Explorer Bench Seat ID Help Please

[Dixie]

Trying to find replacment upholstry for my 74 Explorer half cab bench seat. Its not matching any on the web i have seen.if someone could id this seat i would be so gratefull. The seat is tan . I cannot figure out how to load pic thanks

 

[slim811]

Hi Dixie, welcome! 2nd post I see. Factory bench seats came in silver, silver and parchment or parchment. Tan would be something other than stock.


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[71Broncitis]

Considering the factory stopped making the half cab in 1971, I think you might be looking for a unicorn.

I've also never seen any Explorer trim package Broncos with bench seats. Do you have a photo of the upholstery?

Silver was 66 only. Silver and parchment was 67 and maybe 68. We have one of each in our 66 U13 and 67 U14.

I have seen a tan bench in an original survivor half cab at the BYOB event 5 or 6 years ago. It was a 69 or 70 as I recall.

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[71Broncitis]

You have to become a contributor to post photos, or you can include a link to a hosting site like Photobucket.

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[okie4570]

What's the trim code on your warranty badge in the glove box?

 

[okie4570]

Considering the factory stopped making the half cab in 1971, I think you might be looking for a unicorn.

I've also never seen any Explorer trim package Broncos with bench seats. Do you have a photo of the upholstery?

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72' was the last of the u14.

 

[71Broncitis]

The code is stamped "Body" on the VIN/warranty tag, but since they did not make a 74 U14, it will be suspect regardless.

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[71Broncitis]

So how many were made in 72 then?

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[okie4570]

The code is stamped "Body" on the VIN/warranty tag, but since they did not make a 74 U14, it will be suspect regardless.

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Yep, and we can tell if it were an Explorer or not originally.

 

[okie4570]

So how many were made in 72 then?

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Not sure, ask wyflyer, he has one.

 

[okie4570]

Looks like broncojack has a 72' u14 also.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=414118&d=1487985624

 

[Lawndart]

My Marti report says my 73 Explorer came with Orange Random Stripe Bench Seat, which is incorrect.

 

[Dixie]

Wow thanks for the quick responce .i bought it last year and just trying to get info for the restore

WB Color Type Body
092 6 U151 V4

 

[Timmy390]

No half cab in 74 so I made my 74 one.

Here are the covers the OP needs. Silver with silver bar insert and Parchment with silver bar insert.
https://broncohut.com/collections/i...of-copy-of-product-title-3?variant=1179192725

Bronco Hut is the only game in town that I know of for these. I tried to track down another source because $590 is outside my budget and couldn't fine anyone selling.

I ended up going with my own idea. I think it came out great and it was $400 total.

Tim

 

[slim811]

Trying to find replacment upholstry for my 74 Explorer half cab bench seat. Its not matching any on the web i have seen.if someone could id this seat i would be so gratefull. The seat is tan . I cannot figure out how to load pic thanks

Posted pics for Dixie


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[Timmy390]

Posted pics for Dixie

That's not an original Bronco Bench Seat........unless someone modified it. Seat belts are dead giveaway.

Ford Ranger Truck seat if I had to guess.

Tim

 

[slim811]

Trying to find replacment upholstry for my 74 Explorer half cab bench seat. Its not matching any on the web i have seen.if someone could id this seat i would be so gratefull. The seat is tan . I cannot figure out how to load pic thanks

Please help with VIN decode? Thank you.


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[slim811]

U151-wagon, G-302,G-automatic C4 transmission, L-Michigan plant, U65390-June 1974 build, 092inch wheelbase, 6-bright medblue color, V4-? Clue to Explorer interior, DSO-New Orleans, 890axle-? Above my pay grade. Some reference to power steering also???


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[Broncitis]

No half cab in 74 so I made my 74 one.

Here are the covers the OP needs. Silver with silver bar insert and Parchment with silver bar insert.
https://broncohut.com/collections/i...of-copy-of-product-title-3?variant=1179192725

Bronco Hut is the only game in town that I know of for these. I tried to track down another source because $590 is outside my budget and couldn't fine anyone selling.

I ended up going with my own idea. I think it came out great and it was $400 total.

Tim

We have had three bench seat covers custom made in original Ford materials before Bronco Hut was offering these. $590 is not a bad price considering the material is about $100 per yard.

Here is one we did in medium parchment/tan matchstick on medium parchment/tan which we ended up not using. We have silver matchstick on silver in our 66, silver matchstick on parchment on our 67.

The only pic I have handy showing any of the silver on parchment.

To have a high quality local shop make these and install them with new padding cost about $1500 each.

 

[Dixie]

Thanks for everyones help I really app it