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choiceph · 03-24-2013, 07:50 PM

hi guys
i'm looking to replace the bench seat in my1950 f1 with bucket seats. Dose anybody know what will fit, either new or from another truck
thanks

Rock Hornbuckle · 03-24-2013, 08:02 PM

Chevy blazer, ford ranger, dodge dakota, almost any from a mid-size vehicle. I used buckets from a '97 Caddy Deville in my '55 F100. Nice leather.

PhoenixFear · 03-24-2013, 10:01 PM

If you have a local junkyard near you, it would be good to bring a tape measure to see what fits. I did this when looking for a bench for my truck. I just spent an hour or so measuring everything I saw fit and then some, wrote it all down on a note pad and went home to compare with my interior.

TJ · 03-24-2013, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PhoenixFear

If you have a local junkyard near you, it would be good to bring a tape measure to see what fits. I did this when looking for a bench for my truck. I just spent an hour or so measuring everything I saw fit and then some, wrote it all down on a note pad and went home to compare with my interior.

Good advice. Go to the local Pick N Pull with your measurements and you will probably find seats with very good to excellent upholstery. Might even find some in leather. You would be amazed how cheap you can buy them. I got the 3rd seat out of a Windstar van with upholstery that looked like new for $50.

cmbrucew · 03-25-2013, 08:19 AM

Choiceph

I looked for quite a while for a seat for my F1.
I drive it on long trips so I wanted comfort.
I chose a split bench, power seat from an 83 malibu.
The pillow seat back is real good.
I was 6' feet tall, so it is all the way back and tilted up just a little in the front.
The pass. side is not power, but adjustable.
Don't make the frame too tall, so the top of the drivers seat back will go back under the beltline inside the cab,
Not a lot of room inside those F1s.

Bruce

Works good
Lasts long time

choiceph · 03-29-2013, 08:27 PM

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just a thanks to the guys who replyed to my post on f1 bucket seats. i've been out of town and just got the replys

thanks agian

03-24-2013, 07:50 PM	#1
choiceph Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 16	bucket seats hi guys i'm looking to replace the bench seat in my1950 f1 with bucket seats. Dose anybody know what will fit, either new or from another truck thanks

03-24-2013, 08:02 PM	#2
Rock Hornbuckle Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Noxon Montana Posts: 532	Re: bucket seats Chevy blazer, ford ranger, dodge dakota, almost any from a mid-size vehicle. I used buckets from a '97 Caddy Deville in my '55 F100. Nice leather. __________________ '31 Fordor Deluxe 2W Briggs 170-B / blackwalls '41 Fordor Deluxe / 2-duece flattie '66 1/2 Dodge Charger '14 100th Anniversary Challenger Limited Edition. Semper Fidelis

03-24-2013, 10:01 PM	#3
PhoenixFear Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, MI Posts: 361	Re: bucket seats If you have a local junkyard near you, it would be good to bring a tape measure to see what fits. I did this when looking for a bench for my truck. I just spent an hour or so measuring everything I saw fit and then some, wrote it all down on a note pad and went home to compare with my interior.

03-25-2013, 08:19 AM	#5
cmbrucew Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: North of sandy ago, CA. Posts: 2,064	Re: bucket seats Choiceph I looked for quite a while for a seat for my F1. I drive it on long trips so I wanted comfort. I chose a split bench, power seat from an 83 malibu. The pillow seat back is real good. I was 6' feet tall, so it is all the way back and tilted up just a little in the front. The pass. side is not power, but adjustable. Don't make the frame too tall, so the top of the drivers seat back will go back under the beltline inside the cab, Not a lot of room inside those F1s. Bruce Works good Lasts long time

03-29-2013, 08:27 PM	#6
choiceph Junior Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 16	Re: bucket seats Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) just a thanks to the guys who replyed to my post on f1 bucket seats. i've been out of town and just got the replys thanks agian