Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Wanted To Buy => Topic started by: jeblack123 on September 27, 2023, 16:13:51

Title: Seat Bolt
Post by: jeblack123 on September 27, 2023, 16:13:51

Good afternoon,

Does anyone have a source for the bolts that secure the front of the seat rails to the frame of the car? I have tried to purchase bolts from a local nut and bolt shop, but none of them are threading easily, so I am trying to see if the original bolts are available or if anyone has any advice on a suitable replacement, I am certainly open to any suggestions.

Thanks, in advance, for your help.

James (Eddie) Black

Title: Re: Seat Bolt
Post by: dirkbalter on September 27, 2023, 16:25:04

If they don't thread easy, I would run a tap through to clean the threads prior to installation. I lost my original bolts during restauration and (temporarily) used simple socket head bolts to fasten the rails to the frame. 

Title: Re: Seat Bolt
Post by: BobH on September 27, 2023, 16:32:39

Hello, the bolt sizes are in the tech manual

https://www.sl113.org/wiki/Interior/Seats

Title: Re: Seat Bolt
Post by: dirkbalter on September 27, 2023, 16:42:32

The normal M8 hex head with a SW of 13mm will interfere with the rails. Either use (as shown) special  SW 10mm , M8 hex bolts or socket heads.

https://boltmotorcyclehardware.com/products/m8-hex-flange-bolts

Title: Re: Seat Bolt
Post by: jeblack123 on September 29, 2023, 10:59:29

Thank you both for the feedback and the link!

 James