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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1971 - 1973 => Topic started by: krelboyne on July 13, 2022, 08:36:42 PM

Title: Early 1971 production seat hinge covers
Post by: krelboyne on July 13, 2022, 08:36:42 PM

Found an example of the plastic bucket seat hinge covers without screw holes. Obviously there was and issue, so these were changed. This is my only example, had only heard about these from a 429CJ friend.
Am guessing that the mold was modified for a counter sunk screw hole for attachment. Notice the upside down "3" in the casting number? Looks like the original design was a friction fit. Not sure how long this style was used.

Title: Re: Early 1971 production seat hinge covers
Post by: J_Speegle on July 14, 2022, 07:23:02 PM

Will take a look at mine as well as some pictures

Title: Re: Early 1971 production seat hinge covers
Post by: J_Speegle on July 16, 2022, 12:48:25 AM

 Checked my Dec 16 1970 built Cougar and it has the screw version

Earliest I found with the screw was 1F128158. Possibly an Oct 70 built car