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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 12:41 PM
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I own a 2000 F-150 regular cab. It has the captian's chairs in it right now. I am wanting to replace those with a full bench seat. I need to know how difficult changing them out will be, if I use a bench seat from a truck of the same model and year. Also need to sell off the captain's chairs if I end up getting to do this. Any help would be great. Thanks alot!

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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Welcome to FTE Mike . As long as you use a bench from the same year truck, it should bolt right in. The concern is with the shoulder harness and seat belts. Either find a bench that uses the same configuration or be sure to get new belts for the application of your chosen seat. As for selling the Captains chairs that you have, there is a Classified section for that purpose. You will find it at the top of the page, on the right. Good luck!
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Thats what I was hoping for. But as far as seatbelts not working what should I look for to confirm if they will work or not?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:29 PM
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Are your seat belts anchored to the seat or the the cab?
 
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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The male end is anchored to the cab and the female end to the seat.

It just dawned on me, is there any way to replace the console with one of those folding console seats?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Just look for a seat that is set up like your current ones and you should be OK.

I guess that you are talking about the style of seat that my wife's `97 Taurus has. I don't know if the F-150 ever offered anything like that.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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I have a 2003 XL that has a full bench that I would like 60/40 or a Captain chair. I also have the same seat belt locations if you want to trade.

Thanks,

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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 11:34 AM
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If your seats would bolt in my '97, I would also consider a trade. I have the 60/40 bench seat with the fold-down cup holder/storage console/arm rest. Do you have any pictures of your seats/interior?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Would the 97 fit into the 2000 no problems? I can get pictures for you. The leather on the drivers side is a little worn and 2 small cracks on the side but the passenger side is pretty good. The seats need to be tan though. I'll put a few pics up tomorrow
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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Would the 97 fit into the 2000 no problems? I can get pictures for you. The leather on the drivers side is a little worn and 2 small cracks on the side but the passenger side is pretty good. The seats need to be tan though. I'll put a few pics up tomorrow
Oh...I have the Grey cloth seats. I was looking for some Grey cloth captian's chairs or bucket seats that would match the interior (like you are). My seats have been covered with a seat cover since the day it rolled off the lot. They are in immaculate condition.

Sorry about that...but good luck in finding some
 
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Old Jun 28, 2007 | 09:30 PM
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Here's some help. Looks like the seats will interchange:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...Captian+chairs


https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-interior.html

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...Captian+chairs
 
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Old Jun 29, 2007 | 09:00 AM
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I don't have pics yet but yes my 2003 full bench seats would fit 1997 to a 2003.
They are gray and are in pretty good shape.

I will try to get pics tonight.

JP
 
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Old Jul 1, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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I am looking for tan seats. I might have found a set from a local salvager. How skilled would I need to be to change out the seats myself? Is there a lot of taking apart and rebuilding involved or can they just be unbolted and replaced?
 
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