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Folding rear seat?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by mruta, Oct 9, 2007.

  1. mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

    I just picked up a 1971 CJ5 with a folding rear seat that appears to be original. I never knew they existed for the earlies. Has anyone seen one before or have experience with them?

    BTW, I don't have any pictures yet.

    Thanks!!!
     
  2. 66cj5

    66cj5 Jeep with no name

    mine is an aftermarket one that 'fits' 76-95 CJ/YJ.

    always possible that it was installed later.
     
  3. SIDSCJ

    SIDSCJ Jeep addict

    I have one that came in a '66 Tux. Unlike others I've seen it does fold, but uses a separate mounting bracket. The early ones I've seen (non-folding) had a tubular frame with "feet" on them with a pin lock on one end. My rear seat is a match to the front passenger seat (also a folding one) that came with the Jeep so I assume its an original. I haven't been able to find a used bracket for it, I guess I'll have to make one unless I turn one up. That, and I'll have to anchor the belts somehow.
     
  4. russo

    russo Hope is not a method


    Is it what they call "flip and tumble?"
     
  5. Don X

    Don X The Prodigal Moderator Staff Member 2023 Sponsor

    I've heard it as "fold and tumble"
     
  6. mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

    I'll have to post some pics when I bring the Jeep home. It really looks like it could be original but who knows...
     
  7. neptco19

    neptco19 That guy....

    Heres a pic of one in the shop, it appeared to be stock also...its been recovered now but you get the idea..
     
  8. russo

    russo Hope is not a method

    You are probably correct.
     
  9. mruta

    mruta I drank with Billy!

    I think that's the one!