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Well, it's not how big the dog in the fight is, it's how much fight in the dog there is .
Looks like we need something between the stock mustang seat and the Sport R seat. I like the idea of a headrest, but I think I would be in a to straight up and down position if I push the seat all the way back.
Luckily I need auto tilt column, but still hard to find it seems. The pick and pull here in Fremont has a 79, I may go and poke around and see what's out there.
2x... I've been called slightly homicidal but I like my freedom too much.
Btw, UC is near the Newark and San Jo yards but everyone and their compadres go to those yards because they are local... and unfortunately local to a million south bay residents and the gearheads living there. I suggest going to the yards where there is less population density and therefore, less competition.
I think you should consider the yards in Moss Landing, Modesto, Richmond, Fairfield, or Stockton. I've been to the Stockton yard three times and the yard was chock full of old farm steel due to being in the central valley. The main Stockton store has like 40 SN95s at the moment but only one Bump and three Dents. The Fairfield yard is pretty good.. it's halfway between SF and Sacramento and relatively few from those locales will travel that far because there are other yards in their own metro area. But as of this moment, only one Bump and two Dents... haven't been to the Windsor yard yet.
What is UC?
Looks like Fairfield has a 78 dent and Fremont has a 79, then Stockton has a 78 and 79.
I'll take a look at the SN95's too. I have a console on the way I found on ebay, then had to find the stupid cup holders for it that seem to be like finding a unicorn.
SN95 Mustang has the same basic seat frame but the Fox Mustang seats would probably be better -a little thinner.
Fox Mustang GT seats had adjustable thigh boltsers, a section across the front that sides in/out and they have power lumbar support. Earlier versions (around '82-'86) had 'halo' headrests --you can see through the headrests without obstructing your reward vision. The Fox seats are easily adaptable to the seat tracks in early Mustangs and should be easy to adapt to bucket seat tracks in a Bumpside as well.
The Ford EXP and Escort GTs also had similar seats with halo headrests and the same seat frames as the Fox Mustangs. They just don't have all the other bells and whistles. I had put a pair of '90 Escort GT halo seats in my '68 Mustang back in the mid-'90s but, I have a pair of '90 Mustang GT seats that I need to reupholster. They have a low-profile headrest. '87-'89 Mustang GTs will have a large headrest on them.
What is UC?
Looks like Fairfield has a 78 dent and Fremont has a 79, then Stockton has a 78 and 79.
I'll take a look at the SN95's too. I have a console on the way I found on ebay, then had to find the stupid cup holders for it that seem to be like finding a unicorn.
SN95 Mustang has the same basic seat frame but the Fox Mustang seats would probably be better -a little thinner.
Fox Mustang GT seats had adjustable thigh boltsers, a section across the front that sides in/out and they have power lumbar support. Earlier versions (around '82-'86) had 'halo' headrests --you can see through the headrests without obstructing your reward vision. The Fox seats are easily adaptable to the seat tracks in early Mustangs and should be easy to adapt to bucket seat tracks in a Bumpside as well.
The Ford EXP and Escort GTs also had similar seats with halo headrests and the same seat frames as the Fox Mustangs. They just don't have all the other bells and whistles. I had put a pair of '90 Escort GT halo seats in my '68 Mustang back in the mid-'90s but, I have a pair of '90 Mustang GT seats that I need to reupholster. They have a low-profile headrest. '87-'89 Mustang GTs will have a large headrest on them.
Thanks. Think I got it from Dennis Carpenter. Original is ok, but very worn looking, just like all my dash ***** and switches, but hey, they all work. I think at this point everything works now. Just wish I had OD..
Here are some various examples of the different Fox seat designs.
This is a comparison of a '67 Mustang seat ('67 Shelby/'67 Mustang w/deluxe interior upholstery) next to a '90-'93 5.0L Mustang GT seat with the low-profile headrest.
Mid-'80s Thunderbird Turbo Coupes (also built on a Fox chassis) also had very nice seats with the same features the 5.0L Mustang GT seats had. They also share the same seat frame layout. (Headrest is much the same as '87-'89 5.0L Mustang GT seats).
Seats from an '87/'88 Saleen Mustang.
Seats from an '89 Saleen Mustang.
'85/'86 Mustang GT seats with halo headrests.
Not certain if these are Fox Mustang seats in this Bumpside but the shape of them looks very close if they aren't.
Something about those head rests just look funny. I like the last pic of the seats installed. Maybe it's because I can't picture them inside the truck. Might look good once they are bolted in. Main thing is the rest of the interior got to compliment the seats.
Great looking build! I'm sure that EFI made your MPG soar.
The EFI is probably worth two to three MPG but where EFI really shines is cold starts, driveability, and throttle response. But MPG would really improve with an overdrive.
Barn door aerodynamics is where these trucks hurt. The faster ya go the increased drag results in diminishing returns.... 55 mph to 60 mph tops at 2000 to 2200 rpm seems to be the sweet spot.
UR, thanks for all the seat info. That 67' deluxe seat looks a bit thicker than a standard mustang seat?, might also work well in the truck. That last pic, those seats look pretty good to me, but they are Acura Legend seats according to the hot rod article. There is a nice set of 68 Mustang GT seats for sale on CL right now, that look thicker to me like the one you posted.
My 70 eke'ed out 18 MPG driving like a nun on a 60-mile test loop.
Yeah, I haven't found a good solution for an OD auto trans to an FE. I forget who but some company out there offers a complete 4R70W system for like $5500. A GV seems the best value given their price point.
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