How to install a new Seat Track Assembly - 1966 Mustang

I busted one of the studs that hold my driver's seat to the car, so replacing the seat track assembly is the easiest way to replace that stud.
This is really easy to do, all you need is a 1/2" socket and a phillips screw driver.
Seat Track Assembly - CJ Pony Parts - part # ST1
Nuts for seat studs - CJ Pony Parts - part # HW518
The car is a 1966 Mustang Coupe with a factory V8 and T5 transmission.
Shot with GoPro Hero 8 with the Media Mod, edited on Davinci Resolve 16.
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[@johnwesleycollins878]

Like video as always true simple good information

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks 👍

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

Hey Andy! Videos are looking great! You're almost to 1000 subs! Good job, I'm sure I can speak for many people when I say we appreciate the content.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks!! Getting closer!

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

@@AndyKruseChannel it gets exciting. I was right where you are now back in May. It's cool!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@AlfsMustangGarage On one side it's cool that nearly 1000 people are interested in my videos, but it's also has become extra pressure to produce content for everyone to watch each week. A day in the life of a youtuber. :)

[@AlfsMustangGarage]

@@AndyKruseChannel right! At least you can get a little kickback though. It takes a lot of time to make these videos and edit them. So not that you can retire on the cash flowing in but it's nice to get that little kickback finally.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@AlfsMustangGarage I don't have high hopes on the money side. Because my view count is so low, I'll probably be in the $40/mo range. Not enough to even buy a new part for the car. But really, being able to help out those that are planning to do the same upgrade/replacement is really the best part. It's great to hear that something from my videos helps people. :)

[@NvrGiveIn]

Had to subscribe, your videos are amazing. Thank you for taking the time to prepare, accomplish, AND film everything! YOU have given me a great resource and the confidence to get it done!!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Welcome to the club and thank you for the support! :)

[@TX_Blake]

I’ve noticed it before, but I’m speaking up on this one: I see some cool decisions going on in the background. It’d be cool to see a video about garage/shop organization. You clearly care about that, and there are a lot of us making a suburban garage function as a workspace. Keep up the good work sir.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Thanks for the feedback! I've thought about making a video like that, but honestly I kind of feel silly talking about it. For what it's worth, it's just the third bay of my garage, with kitchen cupboards I bought off Craigslist for storage (they were cheap), and a toolbox. I am mentally walking around my garage as I type this and I can't think of any parts or sections that would be great to share. I'd rather talk about my Theater Room than my garage, because I designed and built that whole area, compared to stuffing some storage in the corner of my garage. :)

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

Lots of talk about nuts. Made me hungry . Really want some honey roasted peanuts. Great tip about taking pictures of complicated updates. I take lots of pictures of how things are so I can get it back the way it should be

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Sometimes I forget to take my own advice, thankfully I have these videos to fall back on when I get stuck.

[@williamdozier5190]

A small turnbuckle would work really well there

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Possibly, but the stock parts are fairly affective. It would just add to the cost of refitting these seats and would rarely get used. We tend to put the seat where we want it an rarely move it. 🙂

[@williamdozier5190]

@@AndyKruseChannel this is true was just suggesting a very small turnbuckle as a replacement for the flimsy stock part . AT least you would not have to worry about stripping it😎

[@TheAtomicgroove]

Thank you! I'm about to do the same repair. This helped me out allot.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Glad it helped!! :)

[@tompappalardo]

I kind of like those welded seat track extensions you removed. Do you still have them or did you toss 'em?

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Sorry Boss, that was over a year ago and those parts are long gone. :)

[@axelle155]

Hey Andy, we just bought the same car but not in the same condition as yours (many rust). Thanks for your advice but we wanted to know which tool to remove the nuts from below (the size) ? Thanks 🙂

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Awesome! The nuts that hold the seat to the car? You'll want to use a 1/2" deep socket for those nuts. :)

[@cdnclassiccargarage6620]

Do u miss the extra leg room? I think they sell seat rail extenders too.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

Fortunately I am not that tall where I needed the extra room. :)

[@808realestatevideos]

Where can I get those extensions? I can barely get into my ‘66 and then I sit way too close to the steering wheel….look like a nerd going down the road with the top down. 6’1”

[@cdnclassiccargarage6620]

@@808realestatevideos cjpony parts

[@SmackeysGarage]

Had the same issue with my car. Did the same replacement as well.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I just wish the seat track assembly wasn't so cheaply made. It seems like we should be able to buy something that is sturdier. Oh well, it works for now. :)

[@daleperry9846]

Would you share where you bought the kit? Need to replace one on a 67...

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I bought that set from CJ Pony Parts, the part number was ST1. Not sure if it's the same set for your year, but you'll be able to check that out on their site. :)

[@daleperry9846]

@@AndyKruseChannel Thank you so much, really appreciate it!!

[@rossw6926]

All your videos are well done and you seem you dig your car sooooo, why are you selling it? I'm sure its a long answer but just curious ? in fact I can't believe its not sold yet? !!!

[@AndyKruseChannel]

I'm trying to get into a Fastback, gotta sell this project to be able to afford the next project. :)

[@rossw6926]

@@AndyKruseChannel OH cool. they are not cheap! ..funny I owned 65 fastback for nearly 20 years and recently sold it to a guy in Spokane and then I went out and bought a 66 coupe to play with. My 66 is very similar to yours.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@rossw6926 Cool, hopefully there's some good info for you in the videos, however, you are probably already familiar with most of this car.

[@rossw6926]

@@AndyKruseChannel I am always learning stuff about these cars and your videos & style is VERY easy to follow and understand for a regular guy like me. ( non mechanic ). good luck with your quest for a fastback and the sale of your car.

[@AndyKruseChannel]

@@rossw6926 Thank you!

[@banks412gmailcom]

Still trying to figure out where I went wrong with this one. I bought the kit from CJ Pony Parys and the track mounting holes didn’t align with the seat holes. I had to drill the track holes out to get them to line up. No huge deal, but still a pain. Then I got everything all hooked back up and the seat dropped right into the car and it didn’t/won’t move at all! Not sure what I did wrong. Pulling it all back out tomorrow. So frustrating what should have been such an easy job…🤬😡🤬

[@AndyKruseChannel]

These track kits look easy on the surface, but they need to be connected correctly for them to work (which I think you're finding out). Maybe pull the other seat and use the layout as a guide for connecting everything on your first seat. It's probably one tiny thing and then it'll be perfect. :)

[@banks412gmailcom]

@@AndyKruseChannel thanks! I may have to do that. I took tons of pictures to make sure I had it connected properly but yeah, I'm stumped. To make matters worse, the previous owner has the left exhaust pipe routed right over the bolt holes, making removal of the seat a huge PITA! Ugh - always something....