03-14-2014, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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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
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03-14-2014, 08:24 PM | #2 |
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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.
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03-15-2014, 07:40 AM | #3 |
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Re: F1 Bench Seat.
Mid 80's Ford Ranger seats, they're not that bulky looking.
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03-15-2014, 08:15 AM | #4 |
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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.
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03-15-2014, 10:26 AM | #5 |
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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. |
03-15-2014, 11:40 AM | #6 |
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Re: F1 Bench Seat.
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03-15-2014, 11:51 AM | #7 |
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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 |
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