I know there are numerous threads about changing from a bench seat to buckets and they having given me some insite on doing this conversion. I am taking the buckets and console from an early 90's Bronco and replacing my factory bench seat in my '85 Ford F-350 std cab. I know the (2) outside bolts should mount right up , but I'll have to drill the (2) inside holes for each bucket, plus the (4) for the console.

My question is this:

I picked up the (2) bucket seat belts that are molded to stand upright and plan to mount them (I know it is not a good idea to re-use seatlbelts from a collision veh, but this donor bronco was junked due to high miles and bad motor / trans and not from a collison loss). Can I use the factory mounting points for the seat belts that came up through the bench seat to mount the self standing bucket seat belts? If not, of course, I'll drill them, but I am hoping I can re-use the exisiting mounting points for the seat belts.

Again thank for any input.

 

i did the same thing to mine and used the stock seatbelt bolt locations,if they come out a little short get the factory belt extenders from an explorer,one more note the bolts that hold the seat belt connectionx are special hi strength bolts make sure to use them

 

Thanks.

I was hoping to hear that from somebody who did that. I actually have two orignal black Ford Seatbelt extender's and picked up two of the "self standing" seat belt ends - the part that comes up from the floor. They are nice because the plastic trim that keeps them upright is not cracked or torn like most I see and black. I have kept all of the seat belt bolts.

If you can please let me know if what year seats you used and what year of truck you have and if you mounted the center console.

Take care:

Coneynew