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1952-59 Ford Seat donors

Discussion in 'Off Topic Hot Rods & Customs' started by 52 Vicky, Nov 25, 2020.

  1. 52 Vicky
    Joined: May 4, 2019
    Posts: 31

    52 Vicky
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    Has anyone successfully found a donor rear seat from a newer more common car for their 52?
     
  2. JeffB2
    Joined: Dec 18, 2006
    Posts: 9,665

    JeffB2
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    from Phoenix,AZ

    Because of the floor hump you want to look at mid size rear wheel drive cars so next time you are at the local Pick-A-Part go armed with two things a note book and a tape measure. Some guys have used mid 80's Cutlass seats,if I remember the width needs to be 55" or less so take some notes as to the measurements in your car to compare against.
     
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  3. evintho
    Joined: May 28, 2007
    Posts: 2,561

    evintho
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    A couple I pulled off the internet while researching.....
    Chrysler LeBaron front and rear seats (don't know the year)....

    54withlebaronseats3.jpg

    54withlebaronseats4.jpg

    2003 Chevy Astro van 55 inches wide......

    2003 Chevy Astro van 55 inches 2.jpg

    2003 Chevy Astro van 55 inches.jpg
     
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  4. nosford
    Joined: Feb 7, 2011
    Posts: 1,131

    nosford
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    I have seen 63 /64 T Bird "wraparound" rear seats used in 49 to 51 Fords many times and they look pretty cool. Not sure about the dimentions vs the 52 but should be close.
     
  5. 52 Vicky
    Joined: May 4, 2019
    Posts: 31

    52 Vicky
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    What's screwing me up is the arm rests for the rear seat. If memory serves correctly, the backrest starts at about 4ft (bottom) and goes up to 4ft 6in at the top.
     

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