88 bench seat question???

[1971ford]

there was a cheby bench in mine. out of a suburban.

[spartman]

Here ya go

http://s62.photobucket.com/albums/h95/s ... up%20seat/

[kaptnkaos]

Dang guys,

Got myself all pumped up about gettin' that new seat, but the guy hasn't gotten back to me.
I've left 4 or 5 messages now but still haven't heard from him.
I'd understand if the guy sold it, if he did, then he's got the money to call me and leave a 2 second message letting me know...
I'm gonna check to see if it is still posted on craigslist this morning if it is, I'm not gonna be a happy camper...

KaptnKA S

[BiggDogg]

Hey Kaptn, did you ever get a seat?

[rjewkes]

I have done seats from 86, you have to swap the tracks out.

[kaptnkaos]

Hey Guy...

No I never got the '88 seat.. the guy never returned my calls, yet continued to post it on craigslist for a couple more weeks.
I called him probably 10 times and left messages that I had the cash and wanted to come check out the seat...
I just shined it on... I figured if he didn't wanna bother callin' me back, he didn't need my money.
I found a yard where I can get some pretty nice buckets for a reasonable price...
I would definately go with buckets if I could find some that fit right 'cause I like ta have a center console.

KaptnKA S

[rjewkes]

Kap'n i think 460 crew got some nice fitting buckets from a newer f-series truck. and Robert(69f250cs?) got his from a chrustler minivan.

I'm almost betting that jeep seats would also fit.

[kaptnkaos]

Hey rjewkes...

I keep watching the yards for newer ford pickup seats, but so far I haven't found any...
I'd like the 40/20/40 style with the console that folds up to make it a bench seat, but have only been able to find those new for $700-$800.
I've been watching for some nice 90's style T-bird leather buckets with the matching console...
I saw some in a Taurus that looked like they would fit and be pretty comfy.
I have a ways to go before I start on the interior.. but if the right set of seats come up and I have the cash, I'm gonna snag 'em.
I have a decent set of charcoal grey buckets out of a Pontiac Grand AM...
that I might use....
I sat them in the empty '71 cab for a while... they looked good in there, but they lay back and don't tilt forward.

KaptnKA S

[BiggDogg]

I picked up this one from the junkyard. Its from an 86 F150 Lariat, just need to get it redone then I'll install it.

[kaptnkaos]

Yeah Biggdog...

That's what I'm talkin' about... I really like that set up..
The comfort of buckets, yet the functionality of a bench....

KaptnKA S

[F100builder]

Here is what I did for the 94 that I put in.

the 88 would have the same tracks.

http://members.cox.net/madmaxetc/1967_F ... nstall.htm

width is the same as stock. If you line up the holes like I did then the front-back movement is the same as well.

Thanks for that info! Do you have any more pics that show the whole seat installed? BTW...$60 seems like a good deal to me.

[19674x4]

I put a cheby bench seat in mine from a 88 full size.

I can put a pic up if you want.

shame shame shame

[kaptnkaos]

I'm either gonna go with buckets or with a 40/20/40 set up...

I really like the 40/20/40 for comfort and fuctionality...
I have only been able to find brand new ones though...
I just keep watchin' the local yards and craigslist for one to come up.

KaptnKA S

[BiggDogg]

I'm either gonna go with buckets or with a 40/20/40 set up...

I really like the 40/20/40 for comfort and fuctionality...
I have only been able to find brand new ones though...
I just keep watchin' the local yards and craigslist for one to come up.

KaptnKA S

I know the feelin Kaptn, I went to several yards multiple times before I finally found the seat I got, but it was worth the wait and the hunt!