Bench Seat Anyone?

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65stang311

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Hey Guys, i'm new to the forum and got a few quick questions for ya.

Who (if anyone)likes the bench seat in the 65's, and were they rare enough to want to keep it in the car?

I couldnt find anything that actually proves the car is rare, but have heard from a few people that it is.

What do yall think, scrap it, or keep it?

Thanks for your ideas

 

SadbutTrue

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They are very rare. If yours originally came with it, and you like it keep it. If you really want our advice, throw up a pic of it and that would make it easier to comment. If you don't like it, store it somewhere where it will stay in good shape.

 

SuperDave

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Benchs seats are highly a matter of personal preference and add nothing to the value of the car. They are. like a 64 1/2, strictly a conversation piece, nothing more.

BTW, many bech seat have been converted to buckets but RARELY have buckets been coverted to a bench. I say this based on many years in the Mustang hobby.

 

Realmongo

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SuperDave said:

Benchs seats are highly a matter of personal preference and add nothing to the value of the car. They are. like a 64 1/2, strictly a conversation piece, nothing more.

BTW, many bech seat have been converted to buckets but RARELY have buckets been coverted to a bench. I say this based on many years in the Mustang hobby.

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The newer price guides break the 64-1/2 cars out from the 65s and show a higher price for genuine 64-1/2s...and like said above, don't lose that bench seat! You never know when that will become a hot item in the future.

 

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65shlbycln

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I had a bench seat in the '67 that i got into a wreck with. And even though i had to part with the car, i took out the seats and still have them. good stuff.

 

mfp4073

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I love mine and have never even thought of changing it out. I once swapped in some highbacks while redoing the seats....could not wait to get them back in! I have never seen a bench car sell for more just because its a bench car. And just for numbers there were only 8000 67s that came with bench seats!

 

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tacoy

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I took out my expensive console and bucket seats to put the bench in. I paid about $65 buck on ebay for it but I like it alot. They even make pony interior for them.Just like benches better. I have a 65 convertible and out of the 75k or so made 2k had benches.

 

jcp123

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heck, i wish i'd gotten me a bench seat. i say keep it if you have it

 

GIDYUP

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I would have to agree with most of the guys here, I have a bench seat in my 66 and love it!
I've also heard from a few guys around here that the bench seats are a lot more comfortable aswell? Not sure on that as i've only ever used a bench seat.

 

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65stang311

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Sweet, maybe I will keep it for a while then. Do you guys know where I can get the pony covers for a bench? I have seen the regular type everywhere, but never the Pony for a bench seat.

Thanks again!

 

SuperDave

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I've never seen a "pony" bench seat nor replacement covers for one. I'm one of those people who prefers bucket largely because I have a long console. For MY purposes, it boils down to appearance.
I am physically large enough to appreciate the fact that my buckets are individually adjustable. The early Mustang is NOT a large car and a bench only makes it "smaller". I would think that having THREE people seated in the front would be hugely impractical.
As I said, the bucket/bench issue is a matter of personal choice. There is no right or wrong answer. Value wise, it is a wash regardless of any "value guide".

 

jcp123

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i'm not sure but i think california mustang has upholstery for bench seats

www.cal-mustang.com

 

charlies

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i don't like the bench seats.

 

mfp4073

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SuperDave said:

I I'm one of those people who prefers bucket largely because I have a long console.

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I THINK DAVE IS BRAGGING FOR THE GIRLS A LITTLE HERE!!!!!!

 

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65stang311 said:

Hey Guys, i'm new to the forum and got a few quick questions for ya.

Who (if anyone)likes the bench seat in the 65's, and were they rare enough to want to keep it in the car?

I couldnt find anything that actually proves the car is rare, but have heard from a few people that it is.

What do yall think, scrap it, or keep it?

Thanks for your ideas

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Here is a '66 with bench seat:

 

mfp4073

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I forgot that I had these uploaded. They are not great, but I figured why not post em.

 

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tacoy

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I bought mine thru the local mustang shop here in san diego. but both the shops (2) here could order them. they were TMI products which is what you want. I have seen it at few parts suppliers. but I cant think of them right now.