67 bucket seat brackets

[Dizzydean]

While working under the dart I noticed the front seat bolts were a little loose then I saw what appeared to be outlines of what was maybe a bracket to add support underneath. On the buckets were there under car brackets or braces for added support/strength?

 

[BrianT]

Yes, the bucket seats used plates welded to the top of the floor to reinforce the mounting points. They can be bought or fabricated pretty easily. Here's a pic of mine.

 

[doug 371]

nothing under the car...just under the carpet as shown and 2 more for the rear mounts...(not shown)

 

[Dizzydean]

Ill have to get a pic of it maybe someone made something for under. I might put some steel bar I have also.

 

[Louie70Dart]

What gauge or thickness of steel for the reinforcement plates? Thanks.

 

[parishpbs]

I have seen them on eBay a few times. I put mine underneath, not sure if that right but it sure stiffened things up.

Not sure about the gauge, maybe 1/8" plate?

 

[BrianT]

Here's the plates on eBay for $40. They can be fabbed a lot cheaper than that.

The correct way to mount them is under the carpet, but whatever works for you, they still do the same job.

 

[parishpbs]

Thanks BrianT for the under carpet info. Got the seats out to replace foam so will slide them in under the carpet upon install.

 

[Dizzydean]

So apparently the knucklehead I bought the car from moved the drivers seat forward and drilled holes to remount. Would of been easier to slide the seat forward. Now I have to plug 4 holes and put the seat back. :violent1: