F1 Bench Seat.
 

Wondering what any of you F1 owners may have used as a replacement bench seat for your trucks. I want to use a fold forward seat, either split or not, not a fixed back. What I don't want is the overstuffed couch look. That's what it had when I got it. I have an '80s Dodge Dakota folding bench that will work fine but was looking for other suggestions of what worked for you. Guess a stroll through the junk yard is in order. Thanks.

Lee

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

Some of the 3rd seats in the larger SUVs(Lincoln Navigator, Ford Expedition, Chev. Suburban., etc) may work. Lots of time you can find a nice one that has leather upholstery at your local Pick-n-Pull for about $60.

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

Mid 80's Ford Ranger seats, they're not that bulky looking.

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

'80s Ranger bench seats. Plentiful in the salvage yards. I built a frame to mount in the original floor holes then mounted seats to the frame.

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

Here's a link from the FTE forum with a 3rd row bench seat from a Suburban in a '47 big truck:
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/12...ountain-5.html
Also attached a photo from the thread. Seat looks like it belongs IMO. I have a middle bench seat from a mini van in my '40 1 1/2 ton. It fits good but the cushioning is more modern than I would like. I'm going to keep my eyes open for a 3rs row seat from a Suburban.

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

You might look at this guy, he sells take-out brand new seats from doing conversions:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/new-2-BUCKET...6efa1a&vxp=mtr

Several guys on the truck forums have purchased brand-new take-outs from him for unbelievable prices.

Re: F1 Bench Seat.
 

Measure your cab. Seems like 51" was what mine was. Take your tape measure with you while you search.
I was looking for comfort, so a power split bench from an 83 Malibu was perfect.
Remember your height.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time