If the Seat Fits...Newer Ford Seat Install

[MadMaxetc]

Well I installed a new seat (well new to me) in my 73 (soon to go into my 67) and it is awsome!

You sit in the same spot as the old seat (well a little higher cuz no busted springs! )

The seat is out of a 90-something Ford (I am going back to that yard and will find out the exact year). The seat rails are 42" center to center and the seat is about 24" deep.

Here is the step by step:

1. Remove old seat.
2. Drill out 3 rivits on each mount on old seat. <pic>
3. Drill out 4 rivits on each mount on new seat. <pic>
4. Make front hole on old mounts into a slot. <pic>
5. Bolt on old mounts to new seat. (using the front and rear holes.) <pic>
6. Install seat into truck! <Pic>

only took mr an hour to do it.



Hey Kieth, If you want to use some of these pics thats cool.

[RebelRider]

Neat job!
Thanks for the pics!

[Heavenlyfire]

Nice work, I was curious about that. I was thinking of puting a 60/40 in but wasn't sure. Now I have something else to think about

[FoMoCo]

Nice isn't it? I put a Vinyl seat from a 95 Ford towtruck in my 67. I have since found a NOS seat covering. I think it sits higher and you can sit closer to the door. A bit wider?

Nick

[XLT]

That is something I am going to do. The old seat from my truck just won't do. Thanks for the instructions.

Your seat matches your interior nicely.

[layedout72]

knock those head rests off and it will be right at home!

[jbanks]

I'd keep the headrests. Looks good to me, and it's no fun slamming your head through that back glass in an accident.

[MadMaxetc]

it's no fun slamming your head through that back glass in an accident.

Been there...done that...not fun.

[67merc]

it's no fun slamming your head through that back glass in an accident.

Been there...done that...not fun.

That's the only real reason I have to consider a seat swap!!!! Good reason too!

Looks good, Max!

[cghstrojan08]

I just took my old brackets off and put them on the new seat. I think it was a 90 or 91?

[XLT]

Went to a boneyard today. No good bench seats at that one. Will try another.

[Wes]

Nice have to discuss this w/ the kid he is thinking buckets atm. ! question is the gas tank behind the seat, and if so were there any clearance issues/

[ezernut9mm]

good write up dan.

[FormerMarine1981]

I just took my old brackets off and put them on the new seat. I think it was a 90 or 91?

Same thing with mine but I did it 4 or 5 years ago. Think mine came out of a late 80's though. Got it for $ 50

[Wes]

Hey Max did you ever put this seat in your 67???
How well did it fit ? do you still have the gas tank in your cab