The ability to adjust a seat forward and back on two-door cars like Mustangs is important for various-sized drivers or for having better access to the back seat area. When dealing with vintage cars such as '65-'73 Mustangs, the seat tracks might need some attention in the form of a rebuild. After more than 40 years, some seat tracks are quite cantankerous, making it difficult to move the seat forward or back.
A refurbishment like the one we did at Mustang Country International will fix that. On one seat, you can remove, disassemble, clean, repaint, lubricate, and reassemble a pair of tracks in about an hour. With a few handtools and some wheel-bearing grease, it's an easy job.
The seat tracks on '65-'70...
The seat tracks on '65-'70 Mustangs are all pretty similar. These are from a '67. We stopped in at Mustang Country to show the rebuild process on this pair of tracks.
Removal of the tracks begins...
Removal of the tracks begins by unbolting the screws with a large Phillips-head bit, either a large screwdriver or an air tool, as used here. Be very careful when releasing the track; spring pressure can cause it to snap back suddenly.
Next, remove the springs....
Next, remove the springs. They aren't real stiff and can be removed by hand. Carefully stretch them out and remove one end from its hole, then take the spring off.
The main spring for the adjustment...
The main spring for the adjustment lever in the previous photo and this one on the other side both need to be removed.
With the screws and springs...
With the screws and springs out, both tracks can be removed from the seat as shown.
There are small metal tabs...
There are small metal tabs on the end of the tracks. These need to be pried down so the seat mounting bars, which slide back and forth, can be separated from the tracks. A pair of pliers and careful pressure on the tabs will do the trick.