Seat Replacement F100 using 1992 to 1996 F-150 seat Manic Mechanic Episode 18

[@rodneyyoung385]

this is one of my most favorite videos you guys did where you show people that the newer seats can fit in the older trucks and how to do that, I can dig it.

[@timdemond1396]

I did this to my 71 F100 and it came out nicely. Initially I wanted to stay with the original bench seat but mine was just too springy, I thought I was going to hit the roof one time on a rough rail crossing, lol. The armrest was a big deal as well, I had one that sat on the bench but it moved around a lot but it did have storage so that was a plus. All in all this is a great change and I kept my original bench if it is ever needed.

[@Jw-ev3kf]

Yep, it will work I did exactly what u did to your truck mostly for the arm rest and the cup holder that 92-96 has. Love to incorporate new Ford into the old Ford stuff. Good video, two thumbs up

[@57truckz]

Thanks for the video, that's the exact same seat I am putting in my 79 and now I know how to do it. Thanks and that's a very nice truck you put that seat into.

[@AutoRestoMod]

She is a bit tatty up close...but I like her. Don't have to be super picky when I head to the dump. LOL

[@lilorbielilorbie2496]

i have the exact same seat in my 67 f-100. it came out of a mid 90,s Ford Van . it was the third row seat same color . i used Tuff-Stuff to clean it with a stiff bristle brush. i then used gray and black Dupilcolor spray dye to give it a tow tone look.

[@DavidM-nf6fl]

I did this 20 yrs ago and used a new 97 seat out of a F150. I walked into a shop that did aftermarket upgrades for dealerships at the time. There were dozens of seats in storage and they had little interest in how to repurpose them. I took it off their hands for $100. I didn't modify the the mounting brackets, they matched in the rear and in the front, I bent a piece of 1/4" flat stock and mounted the front to the correct height.

[@henrymateo1713]

Do you have a video on drag and tie rod link replacement?

[@Automated14]

I realie it's an old video but I can confirm it's all true. I installed this exact seat in my 66 F100 last week. had to drill out the newer seat to accept the studs on older seat tracks and had to trim the lever that makes the seat fold forward. You would not have to do this if your truck does not have gas tank behind seat.

[@KayakTN]

Those Bissell pet/carpet cleaners would make that seat look like new. I was able to get a stain I thought would never come out. My carpet looks new. I just picked up a '73 F100. I like the headsets on the later seat for safety reasons.

[@jimmywilson1388]

That’s awesome man, that’s definitely gonna be a future upgrade…🙌🏼💪🏼

[@billgriner3754]

Man! It looks like it's cramped in there with that newer seat. These trucks are tiny compared to today's F series. I just started restoring my Dad's 70 F100. I think I'm going to get the original recovered. Thanks for the video and showing us some options...

[@AutoRestoMod]

No worries. It is actually not that bad. I DO think that the seat sits higher. BUT it is also more comfortable.

[@chirkware]

@@AutoRestoMod I just put a seat from an 87 F150 Lariat in my 70 F100. Same process as this. With that seat, I GAINED 3" of leg room and 2" of head room over the stock seat, due to the way the 87 seat and back are both concaved. It is super comfortable too. It also had armrest with cupholder integrated, but the cup holder is only 1" deep, so it's usefulness is limited to a place to set your cup while you eat at Sonic.

[@katelynbreecher2902]

So would an f100 bench seat fit into a 96 f150?

[@markhawkins6276]

Would this work with a 40/20/40 seat from that era? I had a 1995 F-150 with one of those and, as I remember, the individual seats were mounted to a pan/frame that was bolted to the truck floor. That was a comfortable seat!

[@wagzusmvmc8567]

I learned to drive in my dads 73 f100, 302 3 on the tree...god I want one of those trucks for myself so bad!

[@jamesbascombe6869]

I put the 86F-150 seat in my 68 a lot more comfortable than the original. And I did not have to do anything to make it fit. Yeah the old seat was a slip n slide lol. Ok i had removed my fuel tank and moved it out of the cab. Never did like riding with bomb inside the cab with me. My dads 65 chev was the same.

[@AutoRestoMod]

The tank being gone would help on room.

[@robertbryant5244]

I moved near Aiken recently. Are there any pull a parts around here? Trying to find a seat for an 84 f150.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Augusta, GA has one as does Columbia, SC. If you are close to Aiken, Augusta's is on Sand Bar Ferry Rd.

[@robertbryant5244]

@@AutoRestoMod thanks guys. Always love the videos. Been watching for years. Thanks for all yall do. God bless.

[@Milner62]

Wish I could find a reasonably priced bench seat to put back in my '82. Don't want head rests I have that already with my explorer seats and I really want to put a bench back in and have it covered in leather.

[@AutoRestoMod]

Pull a Parts and patience are your friends. I found the F150 seat for $50 and JUST missed a batter one that I didn't have a way to get from the same yard. Bigger city PaPs will have a better selection.

[@theovallas]

Good project! I've seen quite a few folks do this. Good tips. How about putting up an Instagram video of you driving the truck with the new seat? Thanks!

[@AutoRestoMod]

Great idea! We'll do.

[@chocodiledundee1]

I disagree , the original bench seat for me is the ultimate iconic classic for any pre 80’s truck ! However great informative content

[@AutoRestoMod]

Fair enough!

[@thismonthsrent]

I have a '65 F-100. After '96 did the seat design change or can you use an even more modern seat?

[@AutoRestoMod]

I think you can use anything with enough time and money. But the bolt in solution is the seats up to 1996 in the F250 and 1995 in the F150.

[@kevinragsdale6256]

Do the later seats not fit 1966 trucks?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Not well.

[@BRay.549]

How would it be different if you were installing it in a 73 F100?

[@AutoRestoMod]

Check the Fordification.com site. They have a ton of info on the trucks up to 79. My guess is yes though.

[@jamesbascombe6869]

Yeah the original seats we called a slip and slide. Lol. My 68 seat came out of an 89 f-150. It only had one burn hole in it.

[@AutoRestoMod]

I thought the burn holes were a factory required option...

[@jamesbascombe6869]

@@AutoRestoMod lol you have to really look to find it.

[@barneye]

I love your cat! And now you too!!

[@onewheelpeelproductions470]

Show us how to clean those seats. Honestly because they are grossing me out :) I got JY seats for my Ranchero but had to saturate them in cleaner.

[@AutoRestoMod]

We used pet stain remover from Resolve, a mighty shop vac, a stiff bristle brush and hella elbow grease. Better now.

[@OldeCarrGuy]

I wonder if Chevy was that smart? Got a 77 I’d like to swap seats with!

[@AutoRestoMod]

Honestly not sure. But judging by a couple of posts I've seen on some C10 forums, you should be able to bolt a late 80s to early mid 90s seat into a 77. Not saying you can, just that someone made it work.

[@KayakTN]

More of this. :)

[@ozielmadrigal9374]

Im doin this tomorrow

[@AutoRestoMod]

That seat is way more comfortable than the original and gives you a little bit more, umm, belly room, LOL.

[@robertarthurs328]

My 66 is getting 07 buckets

[@researchandbuild1751]

90s seats more confortable than 70s seats? Blasphemy. Real springs and a bench seat win everytime

[@AutoRestoMod]

Seats are what you make them. We have sat in both. and prefer the ride of the F150 seat here. Most of the time we stay stock. But the offer of a cushy arm rest and lumbar....well...it just wins out.

[@davidbastow9319]

@@AutoRestoMod He's not old yet.

[@billholman7093]

I drove my 71 from California to Ohio and my shoulder blades hurt pretty much the entire time. Never had that issue in a vehicle before. I am going to bucket seats.

[@nickdawson5466]

I like the falcon . I own a falcon and a bump as well. Not as in good shape tho🤣

[@AutoRestoMod]

You can make them better. the bump we have is kinda a pig. Looks good on camera, not so good close up.

[@nickdawson5466]

My bump is mostly rotted out but I got most the body replacement parts. And my falcon only has one spot of rot in it

[@mattwalmer6162]

Delete the stock fuel tank & install a 70 Mustang tank in the frame.

[@AutoRestoMod]

We have discussed this off camera. But I don't care for the bed fill solution. I am thinking of doing a saddle mount tank with a 1980-96 fuel door...

[@sansui1968]

kiddy cat i gots a tabby cat to

[@Zach-k2p]

Says ford keeps things the same..... lol but brake lines nah they change that stuff daily

[@AutoRestoMod]

They were funny. They would keep things like door handles around for ages...then change bell housing bolt patterns, tie rods, brake lines, balancers, and firing orders.

[@zeoNRider]

Finally cat.

[@AutoRestoMod]

HAHAHAHAHA! We knew you'd be happy!

[@zeoNRider]

I am, very.

[@troykelso]

My cat's breath smells like cat food.