Crewcab Only Thread.
Logistics Pro
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Randy, I'm back, and I measured my frame for you. I got 5.5" for the DS frame perch and 4.5" for the PS. That is from the crossmember perpendicular up to where the rubber mount goes. The numbers are approximate.
Freshman User
Joined: Jan 2013
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From: nebraska
hey thanks. i definitely have the wrong perches then, or at least 1 wrong one but probably the pair. my dr side is 6.5 inches and my pas side is 4.5 measuring as close to 90 degrees from the crossmember as i can.
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2001
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From: Milton, Wa
So I was perusing my old posts, looking for a '78 I had at the time, and I found this post:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...ml#post1746875
I posted that on 7/4/2004.....only took me about 10 years to get what I wanted
. The options powertrain options I want now are a little different than back then, but the base is close.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...ml#post1746875
I posted that on 7/4/2004.....only took me about 10 years to get what I wanted
. The options powertrain options I want now are a little different than back then, but the base is close.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
your truck was on c-list about 3-4 months before you bought it for 9k.....i really should've made it happen and flown out to check it out.
Glad you are happy with it...hopefully the things done by the guy you bought it from were done correctly.
Glad you are happy with it...hopefully the things done by the guy you bought it from were done correctly.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
Can anyone point me as to how the factory seat belts mounted in the back of a 79 crew cab? I don't see any provision for mounting them like they are done for the front seat. (no provision in the shoulder area of the rear pillar on the cab)
I picked up a crew over the weekend and need to get back seatbelts installed before taking the family for a ride.
This thing has seats in it from a conversion van...the front has a retractor on the floor, through a loop at the shoulder b-pillar on the truck (at the factory location) and then down to the receiver which is connected to the seat. (obviously not factory) it works pretty well but cant' do that for the rear.
I picked up a crew over the weekend and need to get back seatbelts installed before taking the family for a ride.
This thing has seats in it from a conversion van...the front has a retractor on the floor, through a loop at the shoulder b-pillar on the truck (at the factory location) and then down to the receiver which is connected to the seat. (obviously not factory) it works pretty well but cant' do that for the rear.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
thanks oddfordjunkie....i need a 3 point deal for the kiddies...will have to make something work from the c-pillar....doubt it's re-inforced enough since there was no provision there from the factory.
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From: Shelton, Wa
Some guys cut the entire "pocket" for the seat belt out of a standard cab and weld that in, others reinforce the area with a piece of plate and put in the style that uses a single bolt on the C pillar and the retractor mounts on the floor.
I scored 3 center seats for 2012 F-150 that have the belts in them so I need to fab a mount and gonna use them as my back seat, then I can put the kid in the middle and drop both side seats which will trap her and give her 4 cup holders and 2 storage compartments.
I scored 3 center seats for 2012 F-150 that have the belts in them so I need to fab a mount and gonna use them as my back seat, then I can put the kid in the middle and drop both side seats which will trap her and give her 4 cup holders and 2 storage compartments.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
thanks for the info....my seats are nice so they will stay. It looks like some companies make booster seats for up to 80lbs that secure using just a lap belt and then 5-pt harness integral to the booster seat. At $60 they are cheaper than new 3-pt belts.
New question: where to buy the rear door interior straps that mount above the door panel?
New question: where to buy the rear door interior straps that mount above the door panel?
Elder User
Joined: Nov 2005
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Here is what I am doing for the rear seat belts in my crew:
Retrofit Seat Belts Installation Shoulder Bolt Anchor Point Your Classic Car, Hotrod 3 Point Seatbelts
The actual belt I am considering :
http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...urst-retr.html
Haven't gotten to the install of these yet, but its on the list.
Retrofit Seat Belts Installation Shoulder Bolt Anchor Point Your Classic Car, Hotrod 3 Point Seatbelts
The actual belt I am considering :
http://wescoperformance.stores.yahoo...urst-retr.html
Haven't gotten to the install of these yet, but its on the list.
Tuned
Joined: Sep 2010
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I did a post in the regular 73-79 forum about fitting 1995 crewcab power windows and locks in a 75 crewcab, I posted it there as most dent side owners are not crewcab owners and could use the info, so then I thought I would do a reply here for any CC owners who may be interested in the upgrade, it's not super hard, it's cheap and it works great.
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
Installed 3-pt universal seat belts last night in the back. My truck has a roll bar so I drilled a 7/16" hole through that and secured the shoulder loop to it. I mounted the retractor mechanism horizontal instead of vertical...seems too work just fine that way but may change it to vertical in the future and mount the retractor using a clip angle.
Does the aftermarket make the rear door grab straps?
Does the aftermarket make the rear door grab straps?
Cargo Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: SW PA
Thanks for the info...I will have to do a search and find it.