| russ40standard | -- 08-20-2018 @ 7:41 PM |
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I'm 2 weeks into taking ownership of a 40 ford 2-door standard sedan. The front seat is stuck in a forward position too close to the steering wheel. Can't get a good look at the hardware because of the foot rests on the back of the front seat. How do I remove the foot rests? I can't see how these could be useful in the first place. Thanks. Russell Hughes
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| kubes40 | -- 08-21-2018 @ 4:27 AM |
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Usually you need oil lightly oil the pair of tracks. When attempting to move the seat back, it helps to either sit in the middle of the seat or have a friend sit in the passenger area. That evens out the pressure against the tracks and makes it less likely they will bind. It worse comes to worst, remove the seat - easy enough, four bolts and clean / oil the tracks. You can get at the four bolts from the front and side. No need to remove the foot rests. Mike "Kube" Kubarth This message was edited by kubes40 on 8-21-18 @ 4:28 AM
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| JayChicago | -- 08-21-2018 @ 12:56 PM |
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Russell My car had the identical problem when it came to me. I was able to get it freed-up doing what Mike described above. Did not have to remove the seat. Was able to get a little penetrating oil up on the tracks from under the front of the seat, using a spray can with the plastic tube attachment on the nozzle. But mine was stuck about half way back; probably more difficult to get to the tracks if stuck full forward. Welcome to the forum! This is a great place to get advice. Good luck with your new old car.
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