Front bench retracting spring

[ew1usnr]

Where can I get a "seat track retracting spring"?

My 1963 Falcon hardtop with bench seat has one "seat track retracting spring" on the left side. It assists pulling the seat forward after it has been pushed back.

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It is different than the shorter "seat track release lever spring" that they sell at Melvin's or Mac's auto parts. See 2nd page at: http://www.melvinsclassicfordparts.c...ages_43-46.pdf The seat track retracting spring is the long spring that is not labeled.

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When I pulled my carpet up I found an identical retracting spring attachment point on the right. That indicates to me that I should have springs on both ends of the seat. Does anyone definitively know if the bench seat is supposed to have one or two seat track retracting springs?

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The spring that was in the car is the one on top. I will try to use one or the other of the two springs below that I have on hand but would like to get another correct spring if they are available.

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[Jeff W]

My 63 bench had two when I disassembled the interior. It also had the two mounting points on the floor for spring attachments. I won't say for sure it was all original as a lot can happen in 50 years of assorted POs (previous owners) .

Now that we are discussing it, I'm not sure I reinstalled them. Since I am the only driver and the seat is all the way back I don't think I would notice. In fact, I wish it would go back another inch or so. Maybe I put too much foam in my seat. I am a average 6 foot guy so shouldn't feel as cramped as I do.

[redfalken]

I only have one spring on mine but that's because the other is missing as well. I spent some time once searching for a replacement but decided I probably don't need it. Like Jeff, mine's back all the way and never moves.

I think you'll probably have to search on eBay or the junk yards for a replacement. Luckily you can finish your project and install it later. You might also check McMaster Carr. They have a section of extension springs with special ends.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#extension-springs/=pbk9az

[SmithKid]

I have an extra pair that I got from eBay a couple years ago. I would share one each with you guys..... no charge, as I don't have bench seats anymore. I can bring one to you at the next meeting, Kenny. Don't know if I've ever seen the name of the man in Florida, but if you PM me an address, I'll send it to you.

[redfalken]

You're the man Gene! And the Rainier FalconForum comes through again. Ask and ye might receive.

And even though I don't ever move my seat, it's always nice to check something off the punch list!!

[SmithKid]

RATS!!!! Here I go embarrassing myself again. I just went to dig them out, and found I only have one. Don't know what happened to the 2nd one. I don't remember giving it to anyone else. So..... I'm going to give the one I do have to Kenny and I apologize to the unnamed man in Florida!