Bucket Seats

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  1. Tannersg1

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    What style of bucket seats were in a '71 Grabber and a '73 Maverick (Non-Grabber)?
     
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    Bucket seats were an option in all 2-door Mavericks, Grabber or not.

    1971 Mavericks and 1971 Grabbers would have this style like in my orange 1972 Grabber (I converted to a 1971 style of upholstery "Comfort Weave"...seat shape would be the same for 1971-1972.)

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    I don't have a picture of the 1973 style, but they are the style in Seth Robert's car (littleredtoy).
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Here is the only picture of Seth's interior I could find:

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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    Here's 73, 74 style. (from a different angle) This is my 74 Grabber.
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    Thanks! There is a guy close by that has a set of '71 Grabber seats for sale. Trying to get a price out of him!!!!:huh:
     
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    What are the shoulder harnesses from?
     
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    74's have them from the factory. I've even seen one, 73 that had them, it was a late production car.
    That's how you can tell if the seats are from a 74 or a 73, the 74's have the hook for the shoulder belt.
     
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    Are there any upholstery kits for comets? 1972 in particular? Any directing would be deeply appreciated
     
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    If you have bucket seats, covers for a 1971-1973 Mustang coupe will work. The pattern will not be the same, but the seat frames are identical, so perfect fit. If you want to do the back seat, get the kit for a 1971-1973 Mustang Coupe (NOT Fastback, folding back seat). The rear covers are about an inch too wide, and that can be fudged with some added padding. The seat bottom will need extra material added to the bottom....

    Or you could undertake the totally stupid move of modifying the lower seat frame ... like I did .... DON'T DO IT .... you will hate life in general before you finish. LOL. Get some help from someone that knows upholstery that can add to the cover.

    Pictures of my interior start on page 8 of my build thread....
    http://mmb.maverick.to/threads/captains-comet.55560/page-8
     
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    I really appreciate the help... the car I’ve found has white interior with wood grain... and I want to convert the bench to buckets and I found them but I Wanted that beautiful pattern across the seats.... Thankyou Again
     
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    Look up Richard Jones on Facebook under Maverick Comet Restoration.
     
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    Thankyou very much
     
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    Be sure to get the ' TRACKS ' for the seats also !
     
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