seat questions???
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 492
Likes: 77
From: Eureka Springs Arkansas
seat questions???
What is the deal with seats? I look at pics on here and remember bullnose trucks from the past and I see a big difference in seats. Some seem to be thick and plush while others are lightly padded and very thin/skimpy looking. Mine (83 no cloth) is the thin/skimpy type. Did the base model trucks have less padding? I want something different and just need to know what direction to look. Will a 73-79 seat bolt in? They seemed to be much more comfortable. What other years will bolt up with minimal work?
Moderator
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 56,984
Likes: 2,738
From: Virginia
The upscale models did have different covering materials available, and have more padding. The floor has more sound deadening in the cab. Some of the top models had a headliner.
Most of these by now are wore out and need re-covering. All you need is the frame, and get it re-upholstered with as much padding as you want.
Most of these by now are wore out and need re-covering. All you need is the frame, and get it re-upholstered with as much padding as you want.
Thread Starter
|
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 492
Likes: 77
From: Eureka Springs Arkansas
A couple of the bars/braces in the seat back are broken. Should I repair those r find a different frame? They are the vertical bars about every 6 inches across the back. It just doesn't seem as well made as the older seats.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,362
Likes: 22
From: Florence, SC
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,576
Likes: 39
From: EXTREME southwest CT
Regular cabs and crew cabs use the same front seat.
Bronco's and Super Cab's have a different floor pan and mounting.
I had welded two of those back slats in the last time I recovered my seat six years ago.
That didn't seem to work long term.
This time I screwed and riveted in some aluminum strap from my scrap pile.
Bronco's and Super Cab's have a different floor pan and mounting.
I had welded two of those back slats in the last time I recovered my seat six years ago.
That didn't seem to work long term.
This time I screwed and riveted in some aluminum strap from my scrap pile.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
norman2012
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
Jan 23, 2018 12:02 AM
sooboy460
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
7
Aug 24, 2014 06:29 AM
