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Old 09-14-2007, 01:15 PM
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Bucket Seats for a '78 F150?

Anyone put a set in, or know what will fit without MAJOR modifications? I'd like to get rid of the bench seat...
 
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Old 09-14-2007, 01:42 PM
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'78-79 Bronco buckets should work with only minor drilling of the floorboard - the outer holes probably match up directly, and you'd only have to drill 4-6 new inner holes. Be sure to use high grade hardware and some heavy-duty large area washers on the underside of the floorboard of the new holes. If possible, grab the hard-sheathed seatbelts out of the donor bronco - then they won't end up on the floor all the time...
 
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Old 09-14-2007, 01:52 PM
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And grab the center console too from a Bronco.
 
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Old 09-14-2007, 03:29 PM
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Well DUH! Why I didn't think of that is beyond me...! Got my brain tied up in other areas of this mess I guess. Thanks Guys!
 
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Old 09-14-2007, 04:15 PM
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You can use the search function in this forum to see pics from people that have done it already..theres a ton of em...the search function is your friend haha.
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I pulled my bench and bought a length of 2 inch aluminum C channel. I cut the channel in half and bolted it to the existing seat rails. That way I didn't have to drill through the floor pan, and you are not stuck to a specific seat that you can use. Just go to a junk yard and pick out a set of buckets you like and bolt them to the aluminum C channel. The only problem is that both buckets slide forward and back together rather than individually with separate seat rails. I could take a picture and post it tomorrow if you are interested.
 
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