71 Torino GT - Need Front Bench and Belts
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Topic: 71 Torino GT - Need Front Bench and Belts
Posted By: croakernorge
Subject: 71 Torino GT - Need Front Bench and Belts
Date Posted: 23-September-2013 at 2:44AM
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My 71 GT has aftermarket bucket seats that I want to replace. The Marti Report indicated my car originally came with a front bench in black knit vinyl. I've been searching high and low on eBay, Craigslist and other forums. Anyone know of an equivalent sized bench that would look close and fit maybe from a different year or model? I have to redo the support brackets under the car anyway so I'm open to any suggestions of anything else that would fit and may be easier to find. Also in need of seat belts as well. Thanks. |
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Posted By: Mark S.
Date Posted: 24-September-2013 at 5:03AM
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If you want to take a journey, Friendship Auto Parts in Tabernacle NJ has a few of those cars. Beware; the place is overgrown and muddy. On the otherhand, he has hundreds of 60's cars, pretty much unpicked. Just rusting away in the New Jersey humidity. ------------- Mark 1977 Ltd II "Eltee" 1984 Mustang ragtop 2004 Grand Marquis Ultimate Edition 71 Torino GT 429CJ (sold too many years ago to count...) |
Posted By: croakernorge
Date Posted: 26-September-2013 at 3:41PM
| Thanks for the tip Mark. I did call him the other day he said he'd take a look at what's left in the couple of Torino's he has and get back to me (since it's a 2.5 hour drive compared to just stopping by). I also found a guy in NJ that has a 68 he is parting out but I'm not sure if the front bench on a 68 will fit properly in a 71 GT lengthwise or if the gap over the hump in the floor will be the same. |
Posted By: PortraitPro
Date Posted: 03-October-2013 at 12:11PM
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I have the bench seat out of my '71 GT. It was dark Ivy and has been spray dyed black. I would recommend recovering them. Bench seat is 100% complete, including the ashtray. I'm located in Stafford, VA. |
Posted By: croakernorge
Date Posted: 07-October-2013 at 4:42AM
| Thanks PortraitPro. Do you have any pictures? I'm in Easton PA about 4.5 hours drive. Mine had the front bench originally but the ashtray is in the dash in mine. |
Posted By: jversch
Date Posted: 07-October-2013 at 5:49AM
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I think i have several bench seats , We are near Rohester NY . If interested i can get pic . You can talk to KVERSCH also he is my son and does more on line then me . ------------- Jerry VerSchneider 1972 Gran torino formal roof H Code 1973 Gran torino fast back H code. |
Posted By: croakernorge
Date Posted: 07-October-2013 at 6:10AM
| Sounds great thanks Jerry! Yes any pics would be welcome. I'm looking to find a front bench asap and also looking for the kickdown linkage for my column gear selector to replace the B&M and put the original back for the seat to go in. Do you have the under car bracket/supports as well? I'm near Easton PA so Rochester isn't too bad of a drive. |
Posted By: PortraitPro
Date Posted: 07-October-2013 at 9:43AM
Here are the pics. Keep in mind they are spray dyed black and some areas on the driver's side have started to rub off so the green shows through a little. Also these are the original seat covers so the bottom corners do have some slight tears.  |
Posted By: kversch
Date Posted: 10-October-2013 at 1:46PM
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here is what we have. they are out of a 73 gts. in very good shape. I have the front and rear if interested. They are dirty but will clean up with soap and water. We are located near Rochester NY. http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6351.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6350.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6349.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6348.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6347.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6346.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6345.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  http://s849.photobucket.com/user/kverchneider/media/stuff/DSCN6344.jpg.html" rel="nofollow">  ------------- -kevin- Brown 72 gran torino 351c 2v Black 73 GTS FB 302 Red 73 GTS FB 351C C6 trans 73 GTS FB Parted 73 torino 4dr, 302, FMX parted 97 F250 crew cab 7.3 diesel http://kverschtorino.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: croakernorge
Date Posted: 10-October-2013 at 3:30PM
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Thanks Kevin. Do you have the brackets for mounting as well? Do you have any seat belts? I'm in the Allentown PA area so about 4 hours south of you.
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Posted By: kversch
Date Posted: 11-October-2013 at 1:38PM
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I will have to check and see if we have the mounting brackets for the seats and if we have any extra sets of seat belts. ------------- -kevin- Brown 72 gran torino 351c 2v Black 73 GTS FB 302 Red 73 GTS FB 351C C6 trans 73 GTS FB Parted 73 torino 4dr, 302, FMX parted 97 F250 crew cab 7.3 diesel http://kverschtorino.blogspot.com/ |
Posted By: oleycoach
Date Posted: 28-October-2013 at 9:17PM
| If croackernorge did not purchase your front bench seat, I may. I'm around a 4 hour drive from you and would pick it up. What would you like for it? I'm in a complete restore on a 1971 Torino 500, do you have any other parts for sale? |