Hi there!

Does anybody by chance have a bench seat for my 58 F100 panel truck?

I believe there was originally only one single driver's seat. But I hope there were benches put in also. I saw benches in pickups from the same year. So these should fit in the panel truck also, shouldn't they? I don't want to go for a new one. Should match the old original style.

I saw one picture with a second row bench. Does anybody know if that was an option back then? It seemed to be foldable. I'd be interested in that, too.

Thank you and best regards,

Markus

 

I have the one that came out of my 59 pickup, needs reupholstered. I can't even imagine what shipping would be from SD to Germany

 

I've used several seats over the years, I never had the original. Not 100% sure but I have never seen a second row seat.

 

That sounds great! Would you send me a picture?

It doesn't have to be sent to Germany. I can see if I arrange shipping either to Charlotte, NC, or Tulare, CA. It will go to Germany from there.

What's the price for it? Do you think it fits in the 58 panel truck?

 

Wow! Your truck looks good!!! I'd love to see more pictures! Do you have a source for taillight lens and cargo door window (including seal)?

Best

Markus

 

Tail light lens are impossible to find, there was a recent post about this. I don't know a source for the glass, it's flat and a glass shop should be able to cut you some. The rubber seal is available somewhere but I don't recall where, one of the major suppliers, LMC or Carpenters etc..

 

I don't know how it would fit a panel truck. You would have to research that yourself and see if the panel and pickup have the same floor contour.
I have never seen a panel of this vintage with a second row seat. With a pickup type seat, it's going to be a little awkward climbing in the back. Maybe go with a set of early Bronco buckets so you have a passenger side seat that folds out of the way better.

 

I took the rubber from one of my 40 panel rear doors into my local glass shop and he said it would be no problem for him to match up and cut glass for my doors.

 

Pick up seat should fit the panel.

 

Hi there!

I found the picture! Here it is. It might not be stock, but I'd love that solution if I have my kids with me.




Front seats are definitely not stock. They look quite young. But there is the second row seat bench.

Best,

Markus

 

Interesting but I doubt it's stock. Back in the 80's I had a 2nd row seat for the kids, only one I could find that was narrow enough came from a VW bus..

 

The 3rd row bench seat out of 12 passenger Econoline works perfect for second row in the Panel trucks.

 

Wow! That's a great tipp! Thank you! Which year Econoline should I look for? Does anybody have such a bench?

Best,

Markus

 

Any 12 passenger Econoline/E-Seiers (E150/250/350) from 1975 to 2014
The seats are all the same dimensions in those years just style, mounting and seat belt set up changed.

Depending on seating lay out the second row may also work if it has the shorter bench. All the third row benches are the short ones you should able to find one relatively cheap.

Pic of a late 90's unit inside.