Mach 1 bucket seats

[rm69 25]

The driver side seat in my 69 Mach 1 is for a 70. The seat back release lever is down low next the the hinge. Is it possible to convert the 70 seat to a 69 by relocating the release lever up to the middle area of the seat back? I won't be home for another couple of months otherwise I'd take it apart and see for myself. I know I haven't seen parts for that release mechanism available....only the frames and tracks for the most part.

[shelbyshelby 52]

Just curious if you made any progress on your seat. I have 2 1970 seats that I'd like to convert to 69's if possible, within reason. 

[barnett468 418]

not easy to switch the latch location.

[stangs-R-me 120]

7 hours ago, barnett468 said:

not easy to switch the latch location.

It's not too difficult if you have donor '69 low-backs to steal the parts from and use as a reference for hole sizes & locations.   I did it back in the 80's.

Doug

[barnett468 418]

5 hours ago, stangs-R-me said:

It's not too difficult if you have donor '69 low-backs to steal the parts from and use as a reference for hole sizes & locations.   I did it back in the 80's.

Doug

no, however, getting the 69 parts is the biggest problem.

[barnett468 418]

i may have low back 69 seats with head rests . pm me if you are interested in them.

[rm69 25]

On 4/3/2017 at 7:15 PM, shelbyshelby said:

Just curious if you made any progress on your seat. I have 2 1970 seats that I'd like to convert to 69's if possible, within reason. 

I finally had a chance to remove the cover on one of the 70 seats. The seat back frame wasn't drilled to mount the lever for a 69. I assumed it would be. It could probably be done though. The lower part of the mechanism for a 69 hinges on a bolt and nut that can be taken off easily. The 70 has a pin that would have to be cut out. I'm sure the conversion can be done but I also found a big crack in one of my frames so I ended up just getting 69 seats instead and being done with it.