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Seat shims (1/2)
2/25/24 5:12pm

Allen Van De Wege
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Hamilton, MI - USA

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1971 LS6 COUPE, 1967 435HP COUPE 2024 Z06

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What were the seat shims used for that came with a 1971 Vette in a cloth bag?

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Re: Seat shims (2/2)
2/25/24 6:28pm

Adams' Apple

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Duncanville, TX - USA

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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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They're used to adjust the seatback angle. The washer like shims go under the seatback bumpers, and the rectangular shims go under the seatback lock strap in the center of the lower cushions..

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