thanks guys, imagine the man hours ahead of some of us and behind the ones that are finished. I am learning that these old trucks are hypnotizing.

 

 

Sorry, the post wouldn't let me put text in. First of all I wanted a contrast to the exterior, too much red for me. Second, the interior is so small, if you put in bucket seats you cut the seating capacity down considerably. Not that I need to haul three people, but it is nice to be able to lay something on the seat and not lose it. I opted to keep the original seat frame and use a Raybuck seat cover. I installed the original floor mat due to the fact that I do use the truck regularly to haul trash etc. It makes cleanup very easy. I used the original headliner and kick panels, reasonably priced and look stock. I painted the door inspection panels with a satin grey that pretty much matches the seat and headliner. Thats pretty much my story. Make a decision that you are happy with, don't be to concerned with what other people are doing. It's your truck, make it personal. Good luck.

 

Bucket seat!

 

Where I'm at so far

 

 

My floor is still heavily ventilated. I'll get back on it after the weather warms up. In the meantime I'm upholstering my seat.

 

 

here's mine. still a ways to go

 

 

Almost looks like it did when I left.

 

Function not beauty.

 

Complete except for my downsized 54 truck steering wheel.





Complete except for my downsized 54 truck steering wheel.

 

I really like the look of of the original seat with a slightly fancier than factory cover. Especially the two-toned like Skalywag's.

 

Before.





After.





After

And here is my seat re-upholstery thread. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...y-56-f500.html