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    10/25/2013 11:53 AM  #1

    LondonSteve
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    Bench Seat - Help or hindrence to value?

    I just bought a new project car, 68 fastback that was originally equipped with a bench front seat according to the codes and still has it in the car.

    I don't like bench and am inclined to change it to buckets. Any opinion on impact to it's resale value?

    Is there much demand for bench seats if I listed it for sale and replaced with buckets?

    Just looking for opinion here.

    Car is a T code, so I am already changing it to a 5 bolt V8 set up with disc brakes. Maybe that makes the point moot?

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    10/25/2013 12:40 PM  #2

    Derek
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    Re: Bench Seat - Help or hindrence to value?

    The bench is a rare option ,even more so in a fastback. I agree there ah bit out of place in a small sports car like the mustang, which is what makes them rare. But what you could do is install a set of buckets,recover the bench and set it aside to offer to the new owner if you sell the car..

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    10/25/2013 7:43 PM  #3

    MS
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    Re: Bench Seat - Help or hindrence to value?

    The fold-down backrest on the center bench seat makes a great armrest.  But, like you, I do not like the bench seat.  Stick it in the attic for some future fanatic owner who cannot wait to correct what the PO did to the car!

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    10/25/2013 8:43 PM  #4

    Mark Hone
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    Re: Bench Seat - Help or hindrence to value?

    Steve:  Leave it in (you will like the armrest).  M.

     

    10/26/2013 9:49 AM  #5

    LondonSteve
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    Re: Bench Seat - Help or hindrence to value?

    I guess the upside to a bench is I don't have to spend any money trying to find a center console with it.

    I think I am going to defer a final decision until I am ready to install the interior. ( Everything is out of the car, down to a bare shell right now. )

    Anybody have photos of a 67 or 68 all done with a bench in place?

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