WTB ‘64-‘65 seat back springs
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compostwerks
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Can you post pics of what you need?? I have a pile of civvy and military seat parts. Perhaps I can help....Pete
Will do tomorrow. Thanks for your interest.
compostwerks
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I remain attentive....
I'm having 'file to big' issues when trying to upload photos. these springs are tapered spiral springs in two different lengths: 3" and 4" and are 3-1/2" in diameter on the large end. about 1-1/2" on the small end where they attach to the seat back cross mesh. The wire measures .091 in diameter. I would like to find 12 of the 4" springs and 10 of the 3" springs. I know that they were used in '64-'65 CJ5 single bucket seat applications and quite possibly earlier.. I'll keep trying on sending the pictures I took with my phone camera.. thanks
compostwerks
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My first sweep....I have seat back and bottom for both front and rear seats. The springs are configured more in an 'S' shape rather than coils. What is shown is the upper rear seat. 2.75" thick. I'm sure I have the bottom spring set to match. I should also have the fronts in a similar configuration. I'll look around to see if I have civvy coil springs. I'm sure that I do. Stay tuned.
compostwerks
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OK, I've found a complete assembly that (I think) meet your requirements;
Total of 16 springs. Cross mesh on the bottom is all there. Many of the smaller tie springs are not, but the main springs you seek are between 3 and 4". This is what I have (what you see). It took some digging.....Pete
Total of 16 springs. Cross mesh on the bottom is all there. Many of the smaller tie springs are not, but the main springs you seek are between 3 and 4". This is what I have (what you see). It took some digging.....Pete
This is a very nice set of bottom seat springs. These are of heavier gauge wire (about .116”). I’m good on those. The seat back springs are attached to spring armature by heavy wires welded to the back of the seat itself. They are removed by detaching the clip bands and rotating them counter clockwise. Thanks for all you’ve done so far. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed. Chipper
compostwerks
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Cool Chipper. This is what I have on hand. If you want it, just PM me. I'm in the 'make room in the barn' mode.....Pete
Hit up an upholstery shop, they should be able to set you up. there's also springs in various sizes & gauges available on the net, one source is
compostwerks
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I suggest posting this in the vendor directory. Good stuff.
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I really prefer the ‘65-older coil spring seats. They act as part of the “suspension” of an early Jeep. I discovered how well they worked after swapping to some aftermarket seats. The aftermarket seats caused me to almost bounce out of the seat where I had to slow down so as not to lose control. I swapped back to the original seats and the same dirt road was way more comfortable, and I could drive at least 15-20 mph faster.
Note that I had to cut some of the springs down to work and that some did not have the proper joggle in the small end