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PostPosted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 5:16 pm    Post subject: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
Hoping someone can help? The Seat Track on the Driver's Seat, Lever Side does not align, while the Seat Track on the Driver's Seat, Slave Side does align. They do not run parallel to each other while the Lever is in the neutral position. Are there any specs or photos that would show their proper alignment? Thanks!


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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 12:04 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
What year...seat track width changed in 1969.



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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 10:01 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
It's a '73 Convertible. I'm not referring to the floor pan mounted seat tracks, rather the 'comb-like' rails on the seat bottoms as shown in the photos.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 11:30 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
The comb looks like it is bent. Put a strait edge along the teeth if it is you need to bend it back. Does it lock when it is in the track, if so don't worry about it.
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PostPosted: Sat Jul 23, 2016 4:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
So, in the neutral position the 'combs' should be similar to those on the 'slave' side?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 3:27 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
John Moxon wrote:
What year...seat track width changed in 1969.



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Any chance to get this diagram with the figuers?
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 4:12 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
metoooo wrote:

Any chance to get this diagram with the figuers?


Whoops linked to the wrong picture...I've edited it to show the picture with measurements. Smile
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:39 am    Post subject: Re: Ghia Seat Track Alignment Reply with quote
mabellsb wrote:
So, in the neutral position the 'combs' should be similar to those on the 'slave' side?


They are only in the neutral position when you are moving the seat back and forward and as long as they lock with each other in the adjustment range don't worry about it.
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