Bench Seat Question

Originally Posted by canoe

No. The OE seats built for any two door variant and Rancheros all had seat backs that unlocked an tipped. It appears that your friend may have had a different seat put in.

But he didn't specify if it was a 2dr or 4dr seat he wanted to use, just checkin' if it was an oversight or not.

You're right, he didn't specify if the "candidate" was from a 2 or 4 door, I would hope that the one he picks has the tipping back just for the reason that you noted and the simple rule of thumb is 2 door cars had the tipper and 4 doors are rigid. I had to re-read your comment... I thought you were noting a friend's issue. My bust.

papawfalcon: there is usually 3 to 4 inches between the door panel and seat. The biggest issue you are going to have is seat foundations/track mounts -- having enough support for the seat through something besides a single layer of sheet metal.

Not a problem, I have turned down a few seats for that reason myself, makes for a difficult time getting the spare out of the cubby!!

Paul,
It's a two door with folding seat, I use my storage area way too much to consider using a solid back seat.