bigaboss Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Just figured out that part of my seat is missing! From another picture I have seen of the B-Model seat it is a piece in the front - Is it rubber? Is it the adjuster? Can I guy get any of this stuff? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Can you take a photo of it and post it on BMT so we can see it also?mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-92960 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaboss Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 This is of another B-73. I am misssing the rubber looking thing. Any ideas what that is? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93635 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Honestly.......I do not recall anything rubber on the seat, such as on the adjustment handle. My seat has no rubber anything. The seat pan is a piece of plywood and vinyl stapled to it. Obviously no thrills to comfort back then. It was strictly business.mike Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 It is actually the "spring" for the early Bostrom suspension seats. It is long obsolete and doubt you will be able to locate one. I have two seats like that and each has a broken rubber spring from deterioration.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93642 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddodger Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 The rubber piece in question is the torsion part of a suspension system for the seat. I have a seat that was mounted on the passenger side of a 57 b61 that has the same setup. I have no idea where to get parts for it but will check the seat for any markings or part #'s and see what I can find. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b61fred Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 try the John Deere and Oliver rubber seat spring guys, The tractors from the late fifties used these rubber torsion springs and they are being reproduced. The ones from the tractor seats can be used with a little work. Quote 15 gears...no waiting! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaboss Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 Thanks B61Fred - you the man! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21941-b-73-seat-parts/#findComment-93852 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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