65 Dart bucket seat release tension spring - where to buy

[azaustin]

I can’t remember/find the piece that puts tension on the spring that connects the release mechanism on bucket seats for a 65 Dart GT. My Mopar body assemble manual doesn’t show anything related to the seat bases and adjustment mechanisms, although it shows how to install the upholstery and also the seat retention springs. If anyone knows of a source or even a diagram I’d appreciate it. Right now I’m using a zip tie just to get it installed, but that won’t last long.

Picture attached. Thanks.

 

[Firstblood]

On my 65 Dart buckets the spring wire hooks directly to the j bolt.
Doesn't look like yours will reach?

 

[azaustin]

No. If you hook it over the J-bolt it pulls the locks out of their slots. I ordered what I think is the correct part or one like it from Classic Industries yesterday. It shows it for ‘66 - ‘71, but I think it will work. They also make a shorter one, but I got the long one thinking I could re-drill the j-bolt hole if necessary. It is the last part number in the box below, MP180061. Thanks for your response.

Part Number	UOM	Description	Order Qty	Available Qty	Unit Price	Extended Price

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MP14008​

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ea​

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61-66 MPR INR DR SILL PLATE LH​

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1​

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0​

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$149.99​

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$0.00​

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MP14009​

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ea​

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61-66 MPR INR DR SILL PLATE RH​

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1​

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0​

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$149.99​

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$0.00​

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MP180061​

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ea​

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66-71 MPR CRS BKT ST LVR RL HK​

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2​

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2​

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$6.99​

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$13.98​

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[Firstblood]

That should work, good luck!