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Al Mack · 10-11-2022, 06:43 AM

I do not have anything attached to the bottom side of my front seat spring/cushion to engage in these two retainers. Any help as to what they might look like if there should be something there? Thanks.

MrBruce · 10-11-2022, 08:56 AM

Al, I'm glad you brought this up, my 31 CCPU has the same bottom frame and they put two big bolts fastened to the bottom seat spring with big washers. The bolts don't fit in that little bracket welded to the seat frame and I don't have a Model A pickup close by where I can see what is supposed to be there. Hopefully someone will answer your request and we both can see what is suppose to be there.

katy · 10-11-2022, 09:33 AM

It is my understanding that that bracket and it's mate on the other side are to keep the "fingers" of the bottom seat cushion from going sideways. Nothing goes into the opening.

slatgrille · 10-11-2022, 09:47 AM

Perfect topic as I'm in the same 'boat' as Al Mack and MrBruce. Need my springs covered first, but before I do...how they fit on riser has me stumped. If katy is correct, than the seat just sits on top of the riser with nothing holding it down?

I've not found any pics nor anything in print that explains how the RPU seats fit.

Craig

katy · 10-11-2022, 10:05 AM

The only thing that holds the seat down is the driver and passenger(s).

Dan Partain · 10-11-2022, 12:12 PM

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Here are some previous threads on this subject with photos. The 82-A and 82-B cabs use the same system for the bottom cushion.

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat

Ivan in southeast va. · 10-11-2022, 03:28 PM

Slide the bottom cushion in as far as it will go. Then place the back cushion in the hooks and on top of the bottom cushion. Next, place butt on seat and drive.

10-11-2022, 08:56 AM	#2
MrBruce Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 310	Re: Front seat cushion retainer Al, I'm glad you brought this up, my 31 CCPU has the same bottom frame and they put two big bolts fastened to the bottom seat spring with big washers. The bolts don't fit in that little bracket welded to the seat frame and I don't have a Model A pickup close by where I can see what is supposed to be there. Hopefully someone will answer your request and we both can see what is suppose to be there.

10-11-2022, 09:33 AM	#3
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Front seat cushion retainer It is my understanding that that bracket and it's mate on the other side are to keep the "fingers" of the bottom seat cushion from going sideways. Nothing goes into the opening. __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn!

10-11-2022, 09:47 AM	#4
slatgrille Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Limerick, ME Posts: 158	Re: Front seat cushion retainer Perfect topic as I'm in the same 'boat' as Al Mack and MrBruce. Need my springs covered first, but before I do...how they fit on riser has me stumped. If katy is correct, than the seat just sits on top of the riser with nothing holding it down? I've not found any pics nor anything in print that explains how the RPU seats fit. Craig

10-11-2022, 10:05 AM	#5
katy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Red Deer, Alberta Posts: 5,046	Re: Front seat cushion retainer The only thing that holds the seat down is the driver and passenger(s). __________________ If you don't hear a rumor by 10 AM, start one!. Got my education out behind the barn! Last edited by katy; 10-11-2022 at 10:05 AM. Reason: Correction

10-11-2022, 12:12 PM	#6
Dan Partain Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Hangtown, CA Posts: 556	Re: Front seat cushion retainer Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Here are some previous threads on this subject with photos. The 82-A and 82-B cabs use the same system for the bottom cushion. https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showt...losed+cab+seat

10-11-2022, 03:28 PM	#7
Ivan in southeast va. Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Portsmouth, Virginia Posts: 303	Re: Front seat cushion retainer Slide the bottom cushion in as far as it will go. Then place the back cushion in the hooks and on top of the bottom cushion. Next, place butt on seat and drive.