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h20loo
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Posted: January-08-2009 at 3:45pm |
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Mustang bucket or buckets. I would be interested in just a shell if you have one. I don't need the base.
Let me know what you have Doug |
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TRBenj
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Doug, good luck- there are several of us that are searching for these buckets! I have just about resorted to making a set myself out of fiberglass.
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h20loo
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Tim-Thats what I may do. Have you come across any pictures of a bare shell? I assume they are one piece construction.
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jbear
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Tim: I am still looking too...we ain't gonna find enough to fill all the need...get busy..I'll send a check.
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Gary S
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I know some jerk who thru one out Sure it was some time ago but it would have made a good mold.
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TRBenj
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Doug, I dont have any pics yet- but Reid says that he should be able to get me some this winter. The good news is that I also have a good upholstered set to base a mold off of- that combined with some pics should do the trick. Theyre definitely one piece.
John, I havent forgotten about you- but you may have to make the trip up to GL or LG in '09 to pick it up! |
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jbear
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Well I sure hope to see you somewhere before then...what'ca doin' on Valentines day?
But if I have to..I can wait. john |
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TRBenj
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John, I havent gotten started on these yet- some pictures from Mr. P would help me, but really I just need to spend some time creating a mold. The next few weekends are booked up, so its doubtful Id have one done in a month regardless- but Ill see what I can do. Im toying with different scenarios in my head and would love to do the St. John's with you guys- but that weekend is a tough one. Ill know a bit more in the coming weeks and Ill let you know!
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jbear
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I can wait on the bucket. Haven't been able to find one at any price.
I know you don't wanna be left out for Valentines day. john |
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75 stang
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I ended up using one of the newer rotocast buckets for the front since i could not find one. Its a little to big and hard to get into but comfortable.
I posted to the craigslist set a mustang around here for sale with the buckets, rear facing seat and vent windows in it. If it gets a little cheaper i would be tempted to pick it up and part it out.... |
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TRBenj
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75, are you talking about the M17 in Fort Wayne?
Those buckets are fine, but they wouldnt be original to the late 60's and early 70's boats. The buckets we're looking for have fiberglass shells and look like this: If Ive got the wrong boat and you actually have a lead on the buckets that we're looking for, let me know- Ive been looking for quite some time. Ive had a feeler out there for almost a year. |
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75 stang
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ft wayne cuda
that is the one i was thinking of but this one i found that had the older style buckets right? |
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TRBenj
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Yes it does. I have my eye on that 'Cuda... normally they dont interest me as much as the Mustangs, Skiers and SN's, but thats a good looking boat. Looks to be complete and original, though definitely a project. Id love to have the buckets, but it would almost be a shame to part that boat out!
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JoeinNY
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What do you need pictures of Tim, I plan to be at the BBC tomorrow with a camera...
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TRBenj
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Joe, if Marshall's buckets are lying around, snap a picture for me. Mr. P told me that they were having them recovered- Id love to see what these things look like bare. Thanks!
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Gary S
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Tim from what I remember they were alot like this-http://www.accurato.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=71
Except on the base the edge turned up and the seat bottom is flat.Inside that base is plywood to give support and a place to attach the rails and the cushion. It's almost like you could cut the back off of one of these,attach it to a flat bottom and use it for a mold. On mine where the back made the transition to the bottom was cracked and the plywood was bad. At the time it was easier to make a bench seat like everyone else had,D'oh |
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Riley
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If you guys part a 60's boat out, I'm looking for a pair of front chocks.
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TRBenj
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Gary, every time you mention that you junked one of these buckets, I have a *tiny* panic attack. Stop it!
Luckily I have a good set of buckets from my Skier to use as a template- but it sure would be nice to see what the seats look like when its not covered with vinyl and foam. |
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TRBenj
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Wow, went for $582+149 doc fee. Not bad! Hopefully someone here grabbed it. |
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Gary S
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Ok I'll take the hint,however in my defence I did save the rest of the boat! |
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bigwavedave
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i went to junk yard in fl. found seats from old ford van with no head rests redo almost perfect
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sanity
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Are these the kind of seats that would go in my 66 mustang? And the passenger seat can be turned to face front or back?
Chelle |
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h20loo
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Michele- Tims picture above(top left of his Jan 14th post) of the blue and oyster seat shows it perfectly. At the bottom are 4 2" round knobs that allow the seat to be removed, reversed and secured again. There are tracks that bolt to the floor.
It appears that the aluminum frames are tough to find and a pair of seats are even more difficult to obtain. Getting both together would be a cause to party!! |
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sanity
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Thanks, Doug. That's what I like. In this case, it doesn't really matter if that's what I like or not does it?
Chelle' |
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TRBenj
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Yup. Like H20 said, the frames can be removed from the tracks and installed in reverse.
No, theyre not. CC didnt start putting these fiberglass buckets in until mid-68. Theyre commonly found in 69-75 boats. '68 and earlier got wood bases and frames- if Im not mistaken, I think the dimensions are on the site here somewhere. |
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sanity
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Hi Tim,
I did print out the dimensions on the wood ones. But, I like the reversible ones. You guys will bend a little...won't ya' LOL....Maybe I can figure out how to make the wood one's reverse? Why would they make the back seat fiberglass and the fronts in wood? My back is fg. Chelle' |
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h20loo
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Michelle- I don't think putting 69 seats in your Mustang would compromise too many peoples principles. In fact there is probably only a handful of Fans who would notice. The truth is that CC updated the seats because they were much more functional and servicable. You would really anoy Tim and I if you come up with a set before we do!!! LOL |
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TRBenj
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Michelle, the wooden bases were reversible. What makes you think they werent? Our '68 always had the rear facing observer seat- it was a ski boat!
Since the wooden bases are easier (and cheaper) to make yourself and would lend themselves originality, Id stick with them if I were you. |
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sanity
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Tim,
What a nice picture! I didn't know...that's why I am here. Keep in mind that the boat came without seats - so I have no clue. I didn't notice it on the thread I printed out as to how and if they reverse. I'll have to see if I can locate that thread on here and look a little closer. Chelle |
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8122pbrainard
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This is a tough one for me to answer!!! |
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