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Old 06-22-2021, 05:34 PM
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I have started working on the cargo area on my 63 Bonne wagon ( 6 passenger, natch)and came across this hole with three bolts in it in the passenger side of the rear seat. There are screw holes around the access hole indicating it should be covered by a plate.
The drivers side of the rear seat does not have this.

I have the 63 body manual, it does not show a passenger side view.

Other than to hold the rear seat cushion to the folding floor plate, I don't know what these bolts should be holding. I would assume if it was to hold the cushion, the other side would be the same.

Any thoughts as to the purpose of the bolts?

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Old 06-22-2021, 06:09 PM
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Should there be a latch to hold the seat back up in position?

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Should there be a latch to hold the seat back up in position?
Yes.
Sorry for the poor picture quality, took it just now to show you.



Latch bolts on under cover. Can take better pics tomorrow if you’d like.
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Thanks to you both!

It looks like I'm missing the entire latch assembly. I would like a picture of what it latches to on the body side. I don't see anything but wheel cover on mine.

Do you know if this is Pontiac specific or can I look for other B-body GMs' as well.

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Old 06-23-2021, 02:46 AM
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Most likely any 63 GM will work .

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More pics. . . .hope they help.
I would guess that there is a range of years and car lines that would be the same.
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Thanks very much! They do help, I have holes and bolts where all the hardware should be.

I'll start searching for the parts. It is frustrating trying to find wagon specific parts......

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It is frustrating trying to find wagon specific parts......


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