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blake22 · 08-13-2009, 05:20 PM

okay im 15 and i just got a 78 to rebuild and drive in high school. my dads not home and wont anser his phone to ask him this so,,, i took out the carpet and front seats already and i just cant figure out how to get the rear seats out. help please?

PsyDoc · 08-13-2009, 07:20 PM

If I remember correctly, to remove the lower cushions you need to push the front of the bottom cushion back and then lift up. There is a "C-bracket" or hook type bracket that a metal rod (part of the seat frame itself) fits. Pushing the seat cushion back forces the metal rod out of the bracket and then lifting up clears the C-bracket attached to the floor.

Next, there are two bolts that have to be removed so that you can remove the back of the seat. Remove the bolts and then push the seat-back toward the trunk and lift up. There are a few hooks in the sheet metal that the seat-back slides down in that secures the seat-back to the sheet metal. The two bolts are there so that the seat does not accidentally dislodge.

1320junkie · 08-13-2009, 07:22 PM

That is so awesome that you are out working on your car at your age

My 76 · 08-13-2009, 07:24 PM

To remove the seat bottoms you must push the bottom towards the back of the car and then lift up. They hook into a bracket that is welded to the floorpan. Sometimes you have to apply a good bit of pressure backwards. The back part of the seat at the bottom remove the two bolts at the bottom and lift it off the hooks. Hope this helps. Good Luck

blake22 · 08-14-2009, 12:07 PM

sweet! i did it. haha. thanks alot!!

anyone know where i can get a reproduction headliner?

Supercamaro64 · 08-14-2009, 12:35 PM

im in the same boat. im 16 and i got an 86 berlinetta tht im workin on. good luck with ur car man!!!

blake22 · 08-14-2009, 01:02 PM

sweet car man! good luck with urs to dude!

CamaroKid · 08-14-2009, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake22

sweet car man! good luck with urs to dude!

I'm 17 and once I get a job I'm going to go Camaro hunting. My mom has a '78 Z28 that I work on.

If you are up to joining another forum, I'd recommend NastyZ28. (second generation Camaro forum).

http://www.nastyz28.com/forum/index.php

1320junkie · 08-14-2009, 03:13 PM

I love this thread

blake22 · 08-14-2009, 06:07 PM

hey 1320junkie, how do you mannage getting a 10 camaro and ZR1? your so lucky

so nasty z28 is all 2nd gen? thats what i was trying to find but didnt feel like searching much then i found this one. but i kinda like this one, all the people so far are real nice compared to some other ones..

1320junkie · 08-14-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake22

hey 1320junkie, how do you mannage getting a 10 camaro and ZR1? your so lucky

so nasty z28 is all 2nd gen? thats what i was trying to find but didnt feel like searching much then i found this one. but i kinda like this one, all the people so far are real nice compared to some other ones..

Hard work set your goals and stick to them

*CamaroSpike23* · 08-14-2009, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake22

sweet! i did it. haha. thanks alot!!

anyone know where i can get a reproduction headliner?

www.yearone.com

www.nastyz28.com

blake22 · 08-14-2009, 06:16 PM

yeah i hear that alot from parents

haha. if you dont mind me asking, how old are you?

and thanks for the link!

CamaroKid · 08-16-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake22

hey 1320junkie, how do you mannage getting a 10 camaro and ZR1? your so lucky

so nasty z28 is all 2nd gen? thats what i was trying to find but didnt feel like searching much then i found this one. but i kinda like this one, all the people so far are real nice compared to some other ones..

Yep, there's a few members with a 1st gen or 3rd gen, all are welcome pretty much.

If you need help with anything, feel free to PM me.

Zieke · 08-20-2009, 07:15 PM

hey. if you need any help drop me a line.
ive spent the last 5-6 years working on my 78.
stripped and rebuilt the interior so far. along with the entire engine bay.

i know plenty of places for parts, tips for installs of repro and original parts, suggestions, etc.

mbauer14085RS/SS2010 · 08-20-2009, 07:26 PM

way to go kids its refreshing seeing some young kids into wonderful cars and building them.

SleepWarz · 08-20-2009, 07:49 PM

I wish my Tbird was home for me to work on.

Alas its at the bodyshop...

My 76 · 08-20-2009, 09:47 PM

Did you say Tbird?????

blake22 · 08-25-2009, 05:30 PM

thunder bird?? EEEEEWWWWWWHHHHHH!!!!!! dont trash my fourm with fords!!
haha jkjk

well. i got another car sunday!! its a 81 z28. very nice body. it only has like 3 small dings in the doors. this car is alllooottt better and it was only 100 bucks more. it has the front clip and all the insides and most of the dash and wiring taken out. but the body as ready to go! the paints not perfect, but its good enough till i get the extra money for a paint job. it also has brand new 3in flowmasters so it will be nice and loud:]

how hard is it to rewire a car?

carsismeZ06 · 08-26-2009, 02:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

That is so awesome that you are out working on your car at your age

Yeah man, I envy you. Be careful, the seats aren't light.

Zieke · 08-26-2009, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake22

how hard is it to rewire a car?

depends on what systems your rewiring.

and your ability to get into small places.
i havent done much with wiring. but its not too bad.
if your going for original it wont be too hard. but when you start adding shit is where it becomes a pain.

blake22 · 08-28-2009, 09:26 PM

shit like what? extra gauges?

My 76 · 08-29-2009, 02:54 PM

Like Zieke said if you use a factory wiring harness and are a little mechanically inclined it is pretty simple. Alot of the wires you can tell by length where they go. If you have a wiring diagram that tells the color of the wires it makes it much easier. If you are adding any extras, wire them after you have the factory stuff hooked up.

Zieke · 08-29-2009, 07:46 PM

simple stuff like extra gauges wont be too hard.
theres a few places you can go to get original wiring maps.
i found a few places online before that had the diagrams online. ill see if i can find them again.
just make sure that you use the correct wires for where they are going. its easy to blow fuses and damage parts using the wrong wires and connections.

blake22 · 08-30-2009, 08:48 PM

okay thanks. if you could get that diagram that would rock. the guy we got it from had bought a wiring harness off ebay new. its like not in a box or anything but its there. haha. are they all the same for that year? or would they be diff for a diff kinda car?

08-13-2009, 05:20 PM	#1
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	kid that needs some help okay im 15 and i just got a 78 to rebuild and drive in high school. my dads not home and wont anser his phone to ask him this so,,, i took out the carpet and front seats already and i just cant figure out how to get the rear seats out. help please?

08-14-2009, 12:35 PM	#6
Supercamaro64 Right, right. Drives: 86 Camaro Berlinetta, 94 Burb 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 1,288 View My Garage	im in the same boat. im 16 and i got an 86 berlinetta tht im workin on. good luck with ur car man!!! __________________ "You wanna lay the fate of the world on the kids camaro? Thats cool." "When reporters asked what it was, one official stated, 'It's a small, vicious animal that eats Mustangs.'" --WORK IN PROGRESS--

08-20-2009, 07:15 PM	#15
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 600 View My Garage	hey. if you need any help drop me a line. ive spent the last 5-6 years working on my 78. stripped and rebuilt the interior so far. along with the entire engine bay. i know plenty of places for parts, tips for installs of repro and original parts, suggestions, etc. __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

08-20-2009, 07:26 PM	#16
mbauer14085RS/SS2010 Drives: 99 blazer/2010 2ss/rs iom now Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: buffalo Posts: 472 View My Garage	way to go kids its refreshing seeing some young kids into wonderful cars and building them. __________________ Ordered IOM 2SS/RS automatic with interior accent package and custom painted rally stripes.Order Detail # NJWH9M 1100 (4/30/09) 2000 (5/5/09) 3000 (5/5/09) 3100 (6/2/09) 3300 (6/2/09) 3400 (6/04/09) 3800 Order produced (6/16/09)2G1FK1EJ3A9117972 4000 Available to ship (6/16/09) 4200 Shipped (6/19/09) 4300 Intermediate Delivery(6/20/09) 5000 Delivered to the dealer(6/22/09) 6000 Delivered to the customer (6/27/09)

08-25-2009, 05:30 PM	#19
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	thunder bird?? EEEEEWWWWWWHHHHHH!!!!!! dont trash my fourm with fords!! haha jkjk well. i got another car sunday!! its a 81 z28. very nice body. it only has like 3 small dings in the doors. this car is alllooottt better and it was only 100 bucks more. it has the front clip and all the insides and most of the dash and wiring taken out. but the body as ready to go! the paints not perfect, but its good enough till i get the extra money for a paint job. it also has brand new 3in flowmasters so it will be nice and loud:] how hard is it to rewire a car? __________________

08-13-2009, 07:20 PM	#2
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	If I remember correctly, to remove the lower cushions you need to push the front of the bottom cushion back and then lift up. There is a "C-bracket" or hook type bracket that a metal rod (part of the seat frame itself) fits. Pushing the seat cushion back forces the metal rod out of the bracket and then lifting up clears the C-bracket attached to the floor. Next, there are two bolts that have to be removed so that you can remove the back of the seat. Remove the bolts and then push the seat-back toward the trunk and lift up. There are a few hooks in the sheet metal that the seat-back slides down in that secures the seat-back to the sheet metal. The two bolts are there so that the seat does not accidentally dislodge.

08-13-2009, 07:22 PM	#3
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,898	That is so awesome that you are out working on your car at your age

08-13-2009, 07:24 PM	#4
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	To remove the seat bottoms you must push the bottom towards the back of the car and then lift up. They hook into a bracket that is welded to the floorpan. Sometimes you have to apply a good bit of pressure backwards. The back part of the seat at the bottom remove the two bolts at the bottom and lift it off the hooks. Hope this helps. Good Luck

08-14-2009, 12:07 PM	#5
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	sweet! i did it. haha. thanks alot!! anyone know where i can get a reproduction headliner?

08-14-2009, 01:02 PM	#7
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	sweet car man! good luck with urs to dude!

08-14-2009, 03:13 PM	#9
1320junkie Drives: The Imperial Army Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: The Darkside Posts: 15,898	I love this thread

08-14-2009, 06:07 PM	#10
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	hey 1320junkie, how do you mannage getting a 10 camaro and ZR1? your so lucky so nasty z28 is all 2nd gen? thats what i was trying to find but didnt feel like searching much then i found this one. but i kinda like this one, all the people so far are real nice compared to some other ones..

08-14-2009, 06:16 PM	#13
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	yeah i hear that alot from parents haha. if you dont mind me asking, how old are you? and thanks for the link!

08-20-2009, 07:49 PM	#17
SleepWarz Banned Drives: 1991 New Yorker, 69 Tbird, ABM2SSRS Join Date: May 2009 Location: BC Canada Posts: 2,259 View My Garage	I wish my Tbird was home for me to work on. Alas its at the bodyshop...

08-20-2009, 09:47 PM	#18
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	Did you say Tbird?????

08-28-2009, 09:26 PM	#22
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	shit like what? extra gauges? __________________

08-29-2009, 02:54 PM	#23
My 76 Drives: 1976 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jacksonville, Fla Posts: 73	Like Zieke said if you use a factory wiring harness and are a little mechanically inclined it is pretty simple. Alot of the wires you can tell by length where they go. If you have a wiring diagram that tells the color of the wires it makes it much easier. If you are adding any extras, wire them after you have the factory stuff hooked up.

08-29-2009, 07:46 PM	#24
Zieke Camaro Deprived Drives: 78 Camaro, 00 Tahoe, 10 Cobalt Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kaneohe, HI Posts: 600 View My Garage	simple stuff like extra gauges wont be too hard. theres a few places you can go to get original wiring maps. i found a few places online before that had the diagrams online. ill see if i can find them again. just make sure that you use the correct wires for where they are going. its easy to blow fuses and damage parts using the wrong wires and connections. __________________ My posts are of my opinion most of the time. I am young and inexperienced. Please don't hate on me for it. Joined Active Navy: 10-28-08

08-30-2009, 08:48 PM	#25
blake22 1978 camaro Drives: needs work Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: texas Posts: 19	okay thanks. if you could get that diagram that would rock. the guy we got it from had bought a wiring harness off ebay new. its like not in a box or anything but its there. haha. are they all the same for that year? or would they be diff for a diff kinda car? __________________

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