41 p/u seat frame

[Mart]

The bottom is not hinged, it just sits in place. The backrest is (supposed to be) screwed to the seat base with the hinge type things. The holes in the base are not access holes, they are just holes in the base.

You can lift the seat base and stow things underneath in the steel sub base, but to be honest, it's not very easy as they are not hinged as such.

The base is heavy enough on it's own, so is the backrest, that's why mine are not screwed together. I wouldn't fancy trying to get them in and out when joined together. with a helper it would be ok, probably.

If you're still really struggling I might be able to make a short video, but finding a dry day and not being under the weather with a cold may delay that.

Mart.

[Mart]

Joel, here is a video showing all I can about the seat.

https://youtu.be/9llrnLVqXiw

I hope it gets you steered in the right direction.

Mart.

[expavr]

Mart
Well done!!! As they say a picture/video is worth a 1000 words...
Les Williams

[Kube]

Does this help at all?

[rotorwrench]

Ford used the wooden bottom so that there wouldn't be a tendency for metalic grinding as was mentioned in another post about the seat back up into the cab supports. The spring box was attached to the wood base but I don't know how Ford did it. The wood is also excellent to tack or staple coverings to. The holes are in the wood base to prevent the bellows affect. Air has to be able to move out and in when the cover & springs are compressed and extended. Snyder's started their business by building seat spring boxes. A person might contact them to see if they can be of assistance. They still fabricate a lot of Ford spring boxes but I don't know about the commercial models in the late 30s early 40s era.

[paul2748]

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There is a company that makes replacement seat springs for a 41 pickuo. Snyders. www.snydersantiquesauto.com


I haven't done business with them in a long time, I assume they are still in business. Springs are made by them, very nice product - I bought some springs from them for my Model A way back when.

[joel]

Originally Posted by Mart

Joel, here is a video showing all I can about the seat.

https://youtu.be/9llrnLVqXiw

I hope it gets you steered in the right direction.

Mart.

Thanks, Mart; that video was the best, but it shows I have neither back or bottom correct. I really appreciate your effort in helping me out. Joel

[joel]

Originally Posted by Kube

Does this help at all?

Yes, it does help. I know what to look for now. Thanks Kube.

[joel]

Originally Posted by paul2748

There is a company that makes replacement seat springs for a 41 pickuo. Snyders. www.snydersantiquesauto.com


I haven't done business with them in a long time, I assume they are still in business. Springs are made by them, very nice product - I bought some springs from them for my Model A way back when.

Thanks for the link, Paul. I'm starting to think buying new springs might be my only option.