I’ve pretty much concluded that my rear seat idea isn’t going to work.
I remember from the Falcon I had there are different rear seats (I know a vert setup won’t fit). I don’t remember the rest though. Beyond a hardtop, what others will fit?
Also, if anyone as a pic of where the seat back clips on, that’d be great. If I go this route I’ll need to figure out a seatbelt/latch hook setup. I’d like to leave as much of the sheet metal plate back there as I can (for a few reasons) but if trimming it won’t fly, we’ll do what needs to be done.
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I am not sure what your original plans were for the rear seat. Do you need a seat and backrest?
Jim
Jim
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I had modded-up a 3rd row seat from a ‘16 Transit Connect (largely for the integral shoulder belts). Couple of issues - it’s pretty narrow. I thought that’d be ok but I totally didn’t think about side impact(s).
My boys are 5 and 7 so car seat & booster. So second issue is I would need a way to secure (no movement) both. If the seat was equipped with latch hooks I could likely have made something work, but alas...nope.
I’ve got a piece of reinforced sheet metal that runs from package tray to floor (actually it forms the package tray). I would need to at least mod that (and maybe remove a decent amount) to clip a stock rear seat back on. That’s supposed to add rigidity to the car but I can forgoe in order to have the kids safely ride.
And yah, I would need both pieces of rear seat to attempt something with the stock stuff! Still kicking myself for not grabbing those out of a local ‘64 a guy was parting out last year.
My boys are 5 and 7 so car seat & booster. So second issue is I would need a way to secure (no movement) both. If the seat was equipped with latch hooks I could likely have made something work, but alas...nope.
I’ve got a piece of reinforced sheet metal that runs from package tray to floor (actually it forms the package tray). I would need to at least mod that (and maybe remove a decent amount) to clip a stock rear seat back on. That’s supposed to add rigidity to the car but I can forgoe in order to have the kids safely ride.
And yah, I would need both pieces of rear seat to attempt something with the stock stuff! Still kicking myself for not grabbing those out of a local ‘64 a guy was parting out last year.
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Thanks Johnnie - dunno...if they’re what I think you’re talking about they’re covered up under the sheet metal.
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And yah, I would need both pieces of rear seat to attempt something with the stock stuff! Still kicking myself for not grabbing those out of a local ‘64 a guy was parting out last year.[/quote]
I have the bottom cushion and seat back that I took out of my Cyclone in 1971, it is black factory material and in nice condition. I have had it in storage all these years, could not use it (or wanted it) because of the roll bar design.
Jim
I have the bottom cushion and seat back that I took out of my Cyclone in 1971, it is black factory material and in nice condition. I have had it in storage all these years, could not use it (or wanted it) because of the roll bar design.
Jim
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2nd pic cleared it up, thanks!! Yah...based on the sheet metal, those are probably AWOL. I can fab something!
Jim - PM me about the seat assembly...thank you!!!
Jim - PM me about the seat assembly...thank you!!!