I can't seem to find a way to get the seat tracks apart to replace the rollers. Any ideas? (68 EType 2+2)

Submitted by SC98-43723CJ on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 10:21

Paul,
I had to replace the seat rollers in my 67 also and I did what Stew was saying. I hammered down the small metal rise at the back of the track and seperated the tracks. Clean the trask well but don't paint the inside of the track. Then once back together use a punch to raise dimple at the back again. Good luck, it's not near as back as installing the springs on the boot lid!

Gary Vaughan
67 E-Type OTS
69 E-Type OTS
03 S-Type

Submitted by SE98-32482CJ on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 08:06

I see ya Stew---the only thing I would add is I make the new rollers out of Delren (sp) as it is slick like Nylon but does not deform!

Submitted by cleavefamily@c… on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 01:35

Paul,
I just went through this last month with my early '69 Series 2 2+2. I think it has the same tracks as a MY '68 E-type. I drilled the punched risers out to allow the rollers to come free of the tracks - after assembly I put plugs in the holes. In hind site, I think I could have punched the risers down and punched them back up after cleaning and re-inserting the rollers My biggest mistake was not talking to George Camp prior to doing anything. I also reinforced the seat pans were the front track attaches with a 1/16" plate and captive nut welded to each other and then the pan - this is a weak spot that often fails allowing the seat to become a rocking chair. George, are you reading this?

Submitted by wcjssj@comcast.net on Wed, 03/19/2008 - 00:07

Hi Paul

They dont come apart on a 67. I used lots of WD40 to get mine working again. You can buy them but they are not cheap.

Good liuck -Curt