73-76 Bench Seat Question

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Does anyone know if 1973 bench seat frames are structurally the same as 1974-76 frames? Also, would the seat foam be the same? I'm trying to find out if 1974-76 upholstery will fit on a 1973 bench seat frame.
 
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This I know is that 74 up with buckets had a different inside rail on the drivers side cause the floor pan was modified to allow for the catalyst converter. Idt it will other for a bench seat. Kim. Not reallly helping u any
 
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oldkimmer said:
This I know is that 74 up with buckets had a different inside rail on the passenger side cause the floor pan was modified to allow for the catalyst converter. Idt it will other for a bench seat. Kim. Not reallly helping u any
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That was '75. The floor pan was the same from '67-74.

And I think it was the inner rail on the DS seat, not the passenger side.
 
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I don't find seat foam available for bench seats, but the Year One offerings for buckets seats says '73-76. So I would guess the bench seat is a match as well? But no idea beyond that.

I would add that the high back bench seat uses bucket seat foam for the backs, adding to the idea that the seat is the same. Edit - this is a flat out assumption on my part. The latch is different between a bucket and bench seat so ???

Also, pretty sure the difference between years for seats is more about the shape of the foam and the way the cover was stitched (design). I don't think the structure really changed much through the years, it was more about the foam and covers.
 
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