Bench Seat Questions
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Bench Seat Questions
Hey y'all...
Looking to swap out my aftermarket bucket seats (79 F-150 Ranger XLT) for a relatively-period-correct bench seat. Found this bench seat out of a 76 F-150 Supercab:
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/1357103496.html
Two questions:
1. I'd imagine it should, but would this bench bolt-in to my 79?
2. Would y'all spend $100 on this?
Thanks!
JJ
Looking to swap out my aftermarket bucket seats (79 F-150 Ranger XLT) for a relatively-period-correct bench seat. Found this bench seat out of a 76 F-150 Supercab:
http://huntsville.craigslist.org/pts/1357103496.html
Two questions:
1. I'd imagine it should, but would this bench bolt-in to my 79?
2. Would y'all spend $100 on this?
Thanks!
JJ
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1. - Seat should bolt in.
2. - I wouldn't pay $100 for it - but I usually have more seats than I ever want around here. The folding supercab seats are harder to find than the standard bench, but I'm not sure it;s worth $100. Price depends on your area and how much YOU want to pay for it. Do YOU think it's worth the $100. If so - buy it. If you don't need a folding seat like that then you can probably find a standard bench at a junk yard for far less.
Either way you will still probably have to drop some decent $$ into getting whatever seat you buy recovered
2. - I wouldn't pay $100 for it - but I usually have more seats than I ever want around here. The folding supercab seats are harder to find than the standard bench, but I'm not sure it;s worth $100. Price depends on your area and how much YOU want to pay for it. Do YOU think it's worth the $100. If so - buy it. If you don't need a folding seat like that then you can probably find a standard bench at a junk yard for far less.
Either way you will still probably have to drop some decent $$ into getting whatever seat you buy recovered
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Quite a few of the seats from different years will bolt in. The 79 should bolt right up. I used a seat out of a mid 90 vintage to replace the bench in my 76. I just kept my slider brackets, and bolted the new seat right up to it. I paid $25 for it off ebay, and it was in perfect condition. Keep you eyes open and like a few above have said, I think you can find a much better deal.
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I just threw a seat that looks identical to that one on craigslist into a 95 flareside 30 minutes ago. It is a clunker trade in and I wanted the bench seat with the lumbar,armrest, and drink holders. It was a direct swap out. I did not even swap the tracks.
Total cost: FREE.
Total cost: FREE.
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I agree, unless you REALLY want that type of seat I wouldn't pay $100 for it. If it was in MUCH better condition, maybe, but that things going to need a lot of money to make it presentable.
I need a seat too, or a seat cover. I just checked out prices for " Saddle Blanket" style, you know the western, American Indian, two tone herringbone looking cover, and it's $118 for the full custom fit version. Not too bad.
Full custom genuine sheepskin is almost $500. Nice, but it's hard for me to justify.
I need a seat too, or a seat cover. I just checked out prices for " Saddle Blanket" style, you know the western, American Indian, two tone herringbone looking cover, and it's $118 for the full custom fit version. Not too bad.
Full custom genuine sheepskin is almost $500. Nice, but it's hard for me to justify.
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A little off topic. What later model seat will bolt in with little to no mods. (76 F-100 reg cab)
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Read permalink 6. I know from 1961 to 1996.
Some of the earlier models from 72 down may need the seat tracks swapped. They unbolt from the old seat and bolt right in to the newer seat up to 1996.
Some of the earlier models from 72 down may need the seat tracks swapped. They unbolt from the old seat and bolt right in to the newer seat up to 1996.
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