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    Posted: 17-January-2013 at 11:36AM
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Does anyone know if the bucket seats in a 72 torino sport are the same in any other cars? I saw a 72 or 73 cougar in the junkyard today that had buckets that looked like the 72 torino. I need a drivers side seat for my 72 torino.
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The direct bolt in seats you need will come out of a 72-73 Torino/ranchero/Montego. If you don't mind a slight style change away from highback bucket and are willing to buy two seats. the 74-79 cougar/ranchero, 74-76 torino/montego/elite will work as well as the 77-79 LTD II and T-bird.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SEKCOBRA Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-January-2013 at 1:48PM
I don't want a style change. I am looking for a direct bolt in. I am recovering the seats so the pattern is not a concern. I just need the same frame. The cougar seats looked almost identical to the torino seats,pattern also.
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 75GranMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-January-2013 at 2:23PM

I have a pair of high backs that I would sell together.I  believe tracks are needed for them but I would have to check on that.

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Tighten it down until it snaps and then back it off a half turn!
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Helpful question?...
Do the high back buckets recline?
I have a set stored in the 72 GTS at the farm and wondering if they are worth re-upholstering.
NOT if they don't recline though.
 
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote 75GranMan Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 17-January-2013 at 3:15PM
My set does not recline,I don't think any of this style did,not that you couldn't make it happen.
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highbacks don't recline (wish they did)
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote SEKCOBRA Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 18-January-2013 at 1:43AM
Let me get this straight. The 72 style buckets were only available in the 72-73 Torino/Ranchero and Montego? 74 and up the style changed correct? Sorry about all the questions guys. just trying to make sure I find the correct parts.
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'72 had the comfort weave material. That was dropped in '73
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Originally posted by SEKCOBRA SEKCOBRA wrote:

Let me get this straight. The 72 style buckets were only available in the 72-73 Torino/Ranchero and Montego? 74 and up the style changed correct? Sorry about all the questions guys. just trying to make sure I find the correct parts.
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To answer the question YES you are right. The highback went away in 74 and was replaced with headrests (cars) and no headrest (ranchero) 
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Thanks that's what I needed to know.
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