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1935 Ford Fordor front seat adjuster
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MittieLee1935 |
01-25-2021 @ 8:29 PM
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On my car to move the front seat forward or backward there is a pull round metal knob of sorts under the seat on the left side. This “knob” is somewhat sharp with a cotter pin in the middle. My question is, when the car was new, was this adjuster a plastic knob of sorts, easier to grab and pull? I have not seen anyone selling a replacement.
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MittieLee1935 |
01-26-2021 @ 12:32 PM
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This is a photo from driver’s side. Its more like a washer than a knob. Surely this is not original?
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alanwoodieman |
01-26-2021 @ 12:52 PM
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If I remember correctly the shaft/knob/cotter pin is actually the "equalizer" that makes both sides of the seat tracks move together. there should be a pedal like release on the front of the drivers seat that releases the seat to move--maybe that is missing. If it is then you could turn what you have to make the seat move.
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MittieLee1935 |
01-26-2021 @ 3:07 PM
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Yes it is missing. To move the seat I had to pull on the washer and one side moved. Then to move the other side, you have to pull on the other washer to release the seat. I wish the front lever was being reproduced but I have never seen one.
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Don Rogers |
01-26-2021 @ 8:45 PM
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You re showing part of the seat adjusting mechanism. There should be a lever on the front seat frame which has two rods. One rod goes to the left release mechanism and the other to the right mechanism. See photos.
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MittieLee1935 |
01-27-2021 @ 3:57 AM
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Thanks guys for the info. The photo really helps me see what is missing.
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Mr Rogers |
01-27-2021 @ 11:17 AM
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Don's info is correct. Looks exactly what I have on my 1936 4 Door.
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