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RS_COPO_Canuck 05-18-2016 04:41 PM

70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
Just got a 70 Nova.
The bench seat wont go back far enough.....my knees are almost hitting the steering wheel.
Before I remove it to look - are there multi mounting holes in the seat track so I can remount the seat to the track to position it farther back?
Thanks All

earntaz 05-18-2016 06:17 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
If it helps -- on my 71' there are only one set of bolt holes ... TAZ

jasonL78 05-18-2016 07:02 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
Nope only 1 set of holes. You can make a plate for each mounting hole to extend the tracks back. But on a nova as you go back you go into the rear floor pan slope.

earntaz 05-18-2016 07:49 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: jasonL78</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Nope only 1 set of holes. You can make a plate for each mounting hole to extend the tracks back. But on a nova as you go back you go into the rear floor pan slope.</div></div>

Also -- the seat belts attach points may become an issue ... TAZ

RS_COPO_Canuck 05-19-2016 12:26 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
Thanks all.
Yes - I was looking at the outside seat belts....it would be close but I think they may clear.
A friend has the same space problem in his '70 Nova.
Weird - every other &quot;compact&quot; car I ever owned that had a bench always had plenty of room.....Dart's, Duster's etc.
I'm going to remove it and have a good look.....

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY 05-19-2016 12:40 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
Nope, one set of holes and minimal adjustment - bucket seat mounting isn't much better (might even be worse!)

RS_COPO_Canuck 05-19-2016 01:11 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
Thanks - It just so happens to be a Deuce :^).
I guess I'll get a leg reduction

68l30 05-19-2016 01:12 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
If you're good at fabricating you many be able to relocate the seat mounting points by reworking the tracks. I modified my bucket seats to add two inches to the rear by taking it from the front of the tracks. Cut and weld. Floor mounting is the same, but your seat is further back and dropped down a bit lower for head room. Very hard to notice, but the extra room made a difference.


BIG

YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY 05-19-2016 02:10 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: RS_COPO_Canuck</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks - It just so happens to be a Deuce :^).
I guess I'll get a leg reduction </div></div>

Which one?

DEUCE 05-19-2016 03:25 PM

Re: 70 Nova Bench Seat - Adjustment
 
You guys must be very tall, I am 6'4&quot;, and I fit in with out much problems.

Mike


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