Bench seat

Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by oldguy, Apr 11, 2016.

  1. oldguy

    oldguy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2013
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    10
    Location:
    Kalifornia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet
    Hey guys,



    I've been thinking of changing to a bench seat in the Comet. What about one from a minitruck? It really doesn’t have to be a split back seat, does it? Just get out of the car and fold it forward. It's not that anybody usually rides in the back very often. Trying to find something in the salvage yard that doesn't need to be reupholstered. BTW, has anybody found what will fit? Most cars from the last 20 years or so have buckets in the two door models.



    Thanks,



    John and Mikey in Kalifornia
     
    oldguy, Apr 11, 2016
    #1
  2. 71Mavrk

    71Mavrk Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2011
    Messages:
    1,222
    Likes Received:
    432
    Trophy Points:
    238
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nevada
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick Grabber Clone, 1971 Maverick project
    Where in California are you located? I have a bench seat and rear seat in red cloth that I removed from my '71.

    Now, if you have high backs that you are looking to get rid of, I'm definitely interested.

    Micah
     
    71Mavrk, Apr 11, 2016
    #2
    Paul Masson likes this.
  3. oldguy

    oldguy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2013
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    10
    Location:
    Kalifornia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet
    I'm in the San Fernando Valley. Yes, I think they are high back. Separate headrest which curve over the back. Can send pics if you want.

    John
     
    oldguy, Apr 17, 2016
    #3
  4. Paul Masson

    Paul Masson MCCI Atlantic Canada Rep

    Joined:
    Mar 12, 2002
    Messages:
    4,123
    Likes Received:
    752
    Trophy Points:
    463
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Saint John, New Brunswick Canada
    Vehicle:
    1971 Grabber
    Sounds more like LDO (Luxury Decor Option) seats. Not as desirable as the 71-72 Highback Buckets...
     
    Paul Masson, Apr 18, 2016
    #4
  5. 71Mavrk

    71Mavrk Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2011
    Messages:
    1,222
    Likes Received:
    432
    Trophy Points:
    238
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nevada
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick Grabber Clone, 1971 Maverick project
    Yeah, messaged him with the same thought. Offered my bench seat and rear for free. He is a bit too far away.

    Micah
     
    71Mavrk, Apr 19, 2016
    #5
  6. oldguy

    oldguy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2013
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    10
    Location:
    Kalifornia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet
    Micah,

    I looked at the seats you took out of the car you fixed up. They look good enough for me. Mikey is up for a road trip to pick them up. It's only a 16 hour round trip and 100 dollars or so in gas.

    Don't think the Comet seats are anything anybody would want unless they are restoring a car and need originals. The driver's seat is needing work and is very uncomfortable. The shop wanted 400 dollars to redo it.

    See at http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c364/John_n_Mikey/mikeykar/comet left seat.jpg?t=1461447068

    John
     
    oldguy, Apr 24, 2016
    #6
    Paul Masson likes this.
  7. MNTony

    MNTony aka Godzirra

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2003
    Messages:
    2,026
    Likes Received:
    43
    Trophy Points:
    123
    Location:
    Surprise, AZ
    Vehicle:
    72 Turbo FI Maverick, 2006 GMC Sierra Duramax 4x4, 2014 Ford Mustang GT 4spd
    Hey John,
    I thought you got out of the Maverick scene? I've got the bench out of my car and it needs absolutely nothing. Bolt it in and go. I can't help you with the back seat though. I'm in AZ if I can help out.
     
    MNTony, Apr 25, 2016
    #7
  8. oldguy

    oldguy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2013
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    10
    Location:
    Kalifornia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet
    That sounds like a good idea, too. Have you a picture?

    John
     
    oldguy, Apr 25, 2016
    #8
  9. MNTony

    MNTony aka Godzirra

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2003
    Messages:
    2,026
    Likes Received:
    43
    Trophy Points:
    123
    Location:
    Surprise, AZ
    Vehicle:
    72 Turbo FI Maverick, 2006 GMC Sierra Duramax 4x4, 2014 Ford Mustang GT 4spd
    It has the tracks under it. You just can't see them in the picture.
     

    Attached Files:

    MNTony, Apr 26, 2016
    #9
  10. oldguy

    oldguy Member

    Joined:
    Mar 20, 2013
    Messages:
    17
    Likes Received:
    2
    Trophy Points:
    10
    Location:
    Kalifornia
    Vehicle:
    1972 Comet
    Those seats look nice. I have a friend who likes to take road trips to Utah, Nevada, etc to do some off roading and general non PC activities. He has a Sportsmobile 4 wheel drive van conversion and a trailer for his quads. He said he could pick up the seat on his way back. I'll let you know when he is coming your way, if that's OK. I'm not up to doing any traveling due to medical issues.

    Thanks to all for the help.

    John and Mikey
     
    oldguy, May 2, 2016
    #10
  11. 71Mavrk

    71Mavrk Member

    Joined:
    Jul 27, 2011
    Messages:
    1,222
    Likes Received:
    432
    Trophy Points:
    238
    Garage:
    1
    Location:
    Nevada
    Vehicle:
    1971 Maverick Grabber Clone, 1971 Maverick project
    Sounds good. Just give me enough notice so that I can make sure I'm in town.

    I'm interested in the tracks if you can get them off.

    Micah
     
    Last edited: May 3, 2016
    71Mavrk, May 3, 2016
    #11

Share This Page