Model A Tudor seat help

[Bradfordnj]

The back of the seat has been leaning back on one side so I took it out to see what was going on. Discovered the hindged bracket is broken. See photos. I can’t find this part in any of the supplier catalogs. Any help with this would be great! Or maybe JB weld?

 

[Gene F]

Call Snyders. I know that sounds strange, but they started their business making seat spring assembles for Model-A Fords.

 

[Bradfordnj]

I found it really odd that it does not appear in their catalog or on the website.

 

[Tacoma Bob]

Should be able to weld it.

 

[Gene F]

Don't weld it. If you do you will regret it.

 

[Gene F]

So Snyders helped you?

 

[jw hash]

just undo the upholstery right there and remove the three nuts and the lower leg of that bracket and remove the pivot pin. and replace the whole bracket. if yours is a early one that is cast or later one that is press steel just replace it. they are readily available. Steve at Bert`s should have some.

 

[Bradfordnj]

I do not see any available in the catalogs. Anyone have any suggestions or links?

 

[Bradfordnj]

I was able to remove it, but cannot find a replacement. It is a cast piece and is not stamped steal.

 

[jw hash]

no one that I know of reproduces that part. call Bert`s 800 321 1931 they should have a used one.

 

[Bradfordnj]

Okay, I’ll try calling tomorrow. Do you by chance know the name of the part? Lower seat bracket is what I would call it but I’m not so sure that is descriptive....lol

 

[jw hash]

Bert`s is not open on Mondays, they are open Tuesday through Saturday

 

[Bradfordnj]

Thanks, discovered that today. Anyone know the name of the part?

 

[Tacoma Bob]

Front seat backrest bracket.

 

[Bradfordnj]

Thanks!

 

[Chris Haynes]

I have no idea who makes them but my 1930 came with new reproduction seats in front.

 

[Bradfordnj]

Just as a follow up, Bert’s had original ones in stock and they are on there way to me. Thanks for the help from everyone on the forum. Sounds like the one I had was a bad repo one from years ago. Good to have some old steel ones coming. I got two, so I’m ready for the other side to fail!

 

[Tacoma Bob]

LOL......I was wondering if those were some sort of re-pop. After looking at your pics again I thought what the hell......it should not be cast but stamped steel. Glad you have it solved.