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Title: 1967 fold down rear seat instead
Post by: 67conv6cyl on March 15, 2025, 06:08:55 AM
Can anybody help me with picture of how to install an original fold down rear seat in a 1967 Camaro. My friend bought a pristine original seat. We are trying to figure what we need and how to install on his convertible that did not originally come with this option.
Title: Re: 1967 fold down rear seat instead
Post by: KevinW on March 15, 2025, 07:42:25 AM
Please do a search here. There have been posts with diagrams.  Like this one: http://www.camaros.org/forum/index.php?topic=19717.msg179353#msg179353

But basically the upper part of the seat attaches to a pair of hinge supports that are welded to the floor.  Hope you got those.  There should also be a track welded to the seat support to hold a "cardboard" panel that hides the support when the back is down.  67 latch only needs to be attahed with screws.
Title: Re: 1967 fold down rear seat instead
Post by: Petes L48 on March 15, 2025, 08:23:46 AM
Here's an example of the floor brackets and partition panel channel that you'll need to weld in.  All the parts places probably sell them.
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/category/19/98/Fold-Down-Rear-Seat/

If there are brackets for securing your original upper seat back to the trunk divider panel, those would need removed. 67s had a simpler latch mechanism than 68-69s. The flat partition panel for a 67 convertible is specific. I can't recall but there might be dimples in factory sheet metal for the top trim screws for that panel.
Title: Re: 1967 fold down rear seat instead
Post by: 67conv6cyl on March 15, 2025, 08:44:42 AM
Thank you! I have all the correct parts and brackets. Pictures made it easy to understand!
Title: Re: 1967 fold down rear seat instead
Post by: camaronut on March 16, 2025, 02:03:34 PM
I installed a fold down rear seat in my 69 SS coupe.  I used all the information I could find on this site and on Firebird forums.  My suggestion is to us as much GM parts as possible - including the brackets that get attached to the floor - if not I guess repro will have to do.  There is a difference between the 67 vs. 68/69 units.  There is a hand-drawn map somewhere on this site that has all the measurements you'll need - they were spot on.
Measure three times before you do anything and good luck.