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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:29 PM
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Bench seat specs

1963 F-100...............Does anyone know how I can determine if my bench seat is stock(OEM). It sure is cramped for room with this bench
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 04:30 PM
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That sure sounds stock allright, lol. Are you over 6' tall (or maybe a little short for your weight?) That'll do it. And before you ask, removing the in-cab fuel tank won't net any more legroom.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 04:51 PM
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That sure sounds stock allright, lol. Are you over 6' tall (or maybe a little short for your weight?) That'll do it. And before you ask, removing the in-cab fuel tank won't net any more legroom.
hah, I am about 6' tall and very short for my weight. haha Would there be a solution for more room between me and the steering wheel other than a shorter steering column ?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 05:04 PM
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Not familiar with pre-1965 seat configurations, the 65 thru 72 seat tracks are the same but after 66 the seats are wider. I swapped the tracks off of my 65 and installed them on an 86 Lariat bench seat which I would describe as a low profile type and in my case gain approx. 4". The measurement on the back portion of the bench seat from side to side is approx. 58". For info purposes, I believe that from 1967 thru the 90's the bench and backs can be mixed and matched to one preference. Seem to recall pre-65 floor pans are recessed/step up so not clear if later model seats would be an option. perhaps members more knowledgeable can offer comments/suggestions. Another option possibly bucket seats?
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by okie trucker
hah, I am about 6' tall and very short for my weight. haha Would there be a solution for more room between me and the steering wheel other than a shorter steering column ?
I don't believe so, the bench seat is a pretty good arrangement and they are comfortable at least when refurbished. Bucket seats probably make things worse overall as far as steering wheel clearance. There just isn't much room in the cab. Maybe P/S with a modern column would work for you.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 06:55 PM
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Thunderbird wheel will help. About 1/2' less diameter - 1000% cooler. Bolts in.
 
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Originally Posted by daveengelson
Not familiar with pre-1965 seat configurations, the 65 thru 72 seat tracks are the same but after 72 the seats are wider. I swapped the tracks off of my 65 and installed them on an 86 Lariat bench seat which I would describe as a low profile type and in my case gain approx. 4". The measurement on the back portion of the bench seat from side to side is approx. 58". For info purposes, I believe that from 1972 thru the 90's the bench and backs can be mixed and matched to one preferences. Seem to recall pre-65 floor pans are recessed/step up so not clear if later model seats would be an option. perhaps member more knowledgeable can offer comments/suggestions. Another option possibly bucket seats?
Thanks Dave that's good stuff to know
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 07:15 PM
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Thunderbird wheel will help. About 1/2' less diameter - 1000% cooler. Bolts in.
Great, any particular years of T-birds ?
 
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I don't believe so, the bench seat is a pretty good arrangement and they are comfortable at least when refurbished. Bucket seats probably make things worse overall as far as steering wheel clearance. There just isn't much room in the cab. Maybe P/S with a modern column would work for you.
I've been thinking about a new column.
 
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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 08:23 PM
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Great, any particular years of T-birds ?
1964 to 1966 (the standard wheel, cruise control used different wheel for '66).
Cosmo

P.S. I'd argue that this qualifies for "Day Two" for the purists out there (yup, the Both of you).
 
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Im 6'2", mostly legs. I have the stock bench right now but going for a change. Going to try a late 90's bench. My cab has the tank I it still, however, I put a tilt column in mine and when I did, I put it as close to dash as possible, which made a big difference compared to the original straight column javelin-through-chest it came with. My truck has many upgrades / custom things including power steering, but for sure its a tight fit for tall guys, even with these changes.


 
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Im 6'2", mostly legs. I have the stock bench right now but going for a change. Going to try a late 90's bench. My cab has the tank I it still, however, I put a tilt column in mine and when I did, I put it as close to dash as possible, which made a big difference compared to the original straight column javelin-through-chest it came with. My truck has many upgrades / custom things including power steering, but for sure its a tight fit for tall guys, even with these changes.


I wasn't smart enough to make column changes in advance. So now any changes will have to wait until spring.
 
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Originally Posted by 1964FORDTUF
Im 6'2", mostly legs. I have the stock bench right now but going for a change. Going to try a late 90's bench. My cab has the tank I it still, however, I put a tilt column in mine and when I did, I put it as close to dash as possible, which made a big difference compared to the original straight column javelin-through-chest it came with. My truck has many upgrades / custom things including power steering, but for sure its a tight fit for tall guys, even with these changes.


You won't gain much by removing the tank because the top of the bench will hit the back of the cab about the same time it contacts the gas tank.
 
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You won't gain much by removing the tank because the top of the bench will hit the back of the cab about the same time it contacts the gas tank.
Yeah, moving tank is not an option. I don't really want to create unnecessary work.
 
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I don't believe so, the bench seat is a pretty good arrangement and they are comfortable at least when refurbished. Bucket seats probably make things worse overall as far as steering wheel clearance. There just isn't much room in the cab. Maybe P/S with a modern column would work for you.
Bucket seat will give more legroom
 
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