very small question on bench seat hardware

REDROCKER-S · July 9th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Guys, I have the bench seat arrangement in my 70 Supreme Conv., and the right side "end cap" or retainer is missing( at the pivot point from the seat back to the seat base). The previous owner installed a semi-fitting "c" pin around the seat "rod or shaft". I need to know if :

a) anyone has a spare one for $$$

b) where can I get one, short of rummaging through a yard

c) if I recreate one, anyone know what I would need as far as diameter, screw on? hammer on( I suspect)?, etc

Thanks for any light y'all can shed on this

Mark

2blu442 · July 9th, 2009, 08:44 PM

Can you post a picture of the one you do have? I'm not positive what the 1970 one looks like. John

Yellowstatue · July 10th, 2009, 04:20 AM

I have seen those end caps at the hardware store ( around here it's Home Hardware) if you have a Tractor Supply Chain store check them out also.

it is sort of like a wheel to axle retainer for utility carts, wagons, shopping carts, etc..

Sorry, I can't find a part number for you..

but there might be a bushel of them at Seven Springs next week..

Lady72nRob71 · July 10th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Rare item in perfect shape...They are not reproduced.
I researched using the bucket ones, but they are the wrong size.
Since they are a "one use" item, they are usually damaged in removal and very hard to reuse. What I ended up doing is having the uphol. shop using a plain push-on lock ring to hold the seat, then glued the chrome cap over the top as the top looked okay (lock tabs were broke).

As mentioned already, look at axle caps at the hardware stores. The ones at Lowes are ugly, but you might find some that look nice elsewhere. Try Ace or Elliott's if in your area.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellowstatue

if you have a Tractor Supply Chain store check them out also

Now why doesn't TSC sell tractor parts? I went in looking for some tractor tire tubes and they looked at me like I had two heads...

I cannot figure that part out for the life of me; they should change the store name.

Yellowstatue · July 11th, 2009, 05:02 AM

You are going to the wrong store!! Alliston TSC has tractor tires and mufflers (but not for my Oliver) and disc and harrow stuff etc. etc. clothes, raincoats, oil by the bucket... woo hoo

Lady72nRob71 · July 11th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I knew something was wrong by opening a new tractor supply store in the middle of a huge city...

Maybe I can find a tube online somewhere.

REDROCKER-S · July 11th, 2009, 08:09 PM

Thanks guys, the push cap will work. I just wanted to verify that no one had found a source for these ( I hadn't seen any of them anywhere). I'm OK with "close" to the look, but the rusted c clip is a bit embarrassing!

Cheers

Mark

to quote Sammy Hagar...."Red, I luv Red!!!!"

70Post · July 11th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Try Item A134 at Ames Pontiac Parts.

REDROCKER-S · July 18th, 2009, 09:21 PM

the rod end cap from Fusick actually worked!!!! search over. Thanks guys for all the good advice..

rcorrigan5 · July 18th, 2009, 10:30 PM

Concur with the Fusick product. The ones I got from them for my '68 bench seat matched the one remaining cap I had before it came off.

johnspd22 · October 30th, 2009, 07:49 PM

I was also looking for years for replacement caps. When I had my bench recovered, they tossed the caps (mine were like acorn nuts). Looked at the Fusik product and it is different. Fusik lists part for 64-65 bucket seat. Anyone seen a source for the orginal style. Also looking for replacement aluminum panels at bottom of seat.

Anyone got any sources. Thanks!

July 9th, 2009, 07:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
REDROCKER-S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Acworth Georgia Posts: 8	very small question on bench seat hardware Guys, I have the bench seat arrangement in my 70 Supreme Conv., and the right side "end cap" or retainer is missing( at the pivot point from the seat back to the seat base). The previous owner installed a semi-fitting "c" pin around the seat "rod or shaft". I need to know if : a) anyone has a spare one for $$$ b) where can I get one, short of rummaging through a yard c) if I recreate one, anyone know what I would need as far as diameter, screw on? hammer on( I suspect)?, etc Thanks for any light y'all can shed on this Mark

July 9th, 2009, 08:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
2blu442 Moderator Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Medford, Oregon Posts: 2,256	Can you post a picture of the one you do have? I'm not positive what the 1970 one looks like. John __________________ 1964 Cutlass Factory 4spd 1965 442 4spd 1967 442 Auto 1967 Cutlass Convertible 1967 Cutlass four door daily driver 1968 442 Auto 1969 442 W30 Auto 1970 442 4spd 1971 Cutlass Flat Top Wagon 1973 Che*vy 3/4 Ton 454/TH400 Tow Vehicle Only the tow vehicle is finished!

July 10th, 2009, 04:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Be seated I have seen those end caps at the hardware store ( around here it's Home Hardware) if you have a Tractor Supply Chain store check them out also. it is sort of like a wheel to axle retainer for utility carts, wagons, shopping carts, etc.. Sorry, I can't find a part number for you.. but there might be a bushel of them at Seven Springs next week.. __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

July 11th, 2009, 05:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
Yellowstatue Certified Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Too close to Toronto!! Posts: 567	Tubing You are going to the wrong store!! Alliston TSC has tractor tires and mufflers (but not for my Oliver) and disc and harrow stuff etc. etc. clothes, raincoats, oil by the bucket... woo hoo __________________ '57 S88 HC et al; '68 442 M20; '68 442 M21; '68 W30; '68 Vista et al; '80 -'84 Regency et al; '96,'98.'99 Aurora..Ignition ON

July 11th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lady72nRob71 Moderator Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 1,916	I knew something was wrong by opening a new tractor supply store in the middle of a huge city... Maybe I can find a tube online somewhere. __________________ -Rob Young 1972 Cutlass Supreme Convertible (442 clone) -"Lady" (My mistress...) http://www.flickr.com/photos/robsalbum/sets/ 1986 Cutlass Supreme Coupe - "Pristine" 1978 Ford (Old Faithful) a.k.a. "the Tramp" 1997 Cadillac STS (for sale - too many cars!) 1999 Harley Davidson Sportster - "the Freedom Machine"

July 11th, 2009, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
REDROCKER-S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Acworth Georgia Posts: 8	Great advice Thanks guys, the push cap will work. I just wanted to verify that no one had found a source for these ( I hadn't seen any of them anywhere). I'm OK with "close" to the look, but the rusted c clip is a bit embarrassing! Cheers Mark to quote Sammy Hagar...."Red, I luv Red!!!!" __________________ Mark, the REDROCKER_S Torch Red 70 Cutlass Supreme Convertible undergoing "correctness" restoration

July 11th, 2009, 10:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
70Post Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 220	Try Item A134 at Ames Pontiac Parts. __________________ Patton Glade 70Post Restorations Austin, TX GM A-Body Gas Tank Pads/Insulators---click on link http://classicoldsmobile.com/forums/...tion-item.html

July 18th, 2009, 09:21 PM	#9 (permalink)
REDROCKER-S Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Acworth Georgia Posts: 8	the rod end cap from Fusick actually worked!!!! search over. Thanks guys for all the good advice.. __________________ Mark, the REDROCKER_S Torch Red 70 Cutlass Supreme Convertible undergoing "correctness" restoration

July 18th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#10 (permalink)
rcorrigan5 Randy C. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Olympia, WA Posts: 108	Concur with the Fusick product. The ones I got from them for my '68 bench seat matched the one remaining cap I had before it came off.

October 30th, 2009, 07:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
johnspd22 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 3	I was also looking for years for replacement caps. When I had my bench recovered, they tossed the caps (mine were like acorn nuts). Looked at the Fusik product and it is different. Fusik lists part for 64-65 bucket seat. Anyone seen a source for the orginal style. Also looking for replacement aluminum panels at bottom of seat. Anyone got any sources. Thanks!

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