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Re: Securing Driver's Seat

To: James Gruber <thistle_3619@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Securing Driver's Seat
Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2003 16:11:16 -0400
Cc: spridgets-digest@autox.team.net
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On my '72, the 2-part rails, when bolted in place,
have nowhere to go. The adjustment locks them front
to back, and there is no side play at all.

Y'all sure you have your rails assembled right??

chuck

James Gruber wrote:
> Anyone come up with a good method of keeping the driver's seat from sliding 
>around. Rails are securely bolted down but when going around a corner, well at 
>a rather quick speed I might add, I find the driver's seat suddenly rock and 
>shift. Rather disconcerting when body roll and force of gravity are acting 
>upon your posterior. Seat is locked for front to rear travel. Seems as if seat 
>is shifting within the seat rails itself. Am I missing something here? New 
>foam was installed in the seat as well as a new seat diaphram last year. 
>Didn't notice the problem then, occurrence seems fairly recent. Seat lock is 
>on LF Bottom of Driver's seat. I don't think I have the seats in backwards. 
>Thanks in advance for all of your help. Bugsy's been out of garage twice today 
>and hates the fact that his owner is stuck at the keyboard, watching the 
>beautiful weather outside and wanting to get out and drive.  
> 
> Jim Gruber
> Bugsy '68 Sprite (future Bugeye in disguise)
> Dayton, OH
> 
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