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gosampson · 06-24-2010, 09:40 AM

Hello All. We are in the final stages of putting a 1949 Ford pick up back together. Wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions for seats for front bucket vs bench? How about a steering wheel? Any suggestions that work look good. One last item needed - a new gas tank that fits behind the front seat. Live in the Seattle area. Any help would be appreciated! Much thanks!

GreenMonster48 · 06-24-2010, 02:18 PM

Is your truck stock or have you done suspension upgrades? I probably wouldn't want to go much smaller than stock with the steering wheel if you've got the stock front end. I've always kind of wanted to put a wheel from a 51 Ford car in the ol' girl to spruce her up a little.

I've got the stock seat in mine with the original skin. It looks good still, but if I armor-all it, I have to hang on tight when I go around a corner.

Gas tanks are available just about anywhere parts are. Some people upgrade to a mustang tank and mount it in the bed as a safety issue.

Ken Crans · 06-24-2010, 02:27 PM

I would go with the stock wheel and seat, no buckets unless you got a high dollar truck. But the tank i would prefer to have it in the ass end, but i get to sit on mine!! LOL !! Ken

billwill · 06-24-2010, 02:35 PM

Stock pickup seats are not deep enough

billwill · 06-24-2010, 02:37 PM

Ilike the idea of Mustang gas tank in the rear bed.

Vic Piano · 06-24-2010, 03:38 PM

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I put a new gas tank from LMC Truck in our '51 F-1 and I'm using the stock steering wheel and bench seat.

Barry-ct · 06-24-2010, 06:48 PM

I say go stock on the seat and wheel. As for the car steering wheel, that was what was on my 50 F-1 when I got it. My friends father put it on in the late 60's. I didn't want it, so I re-did it and sold it.

Barry

50 F-1

gosampson · 06-25-2010, 01:22 AM

thanks to all those for your suggestions

. Any suggestions for best outlet for a stock seat and steering wheel? How about good source for a the tank that sits behind the seat? Again your knowledge is much appreciated!

Vic Piano · 06-25-2010, 07:36 AM

LMC Truck has the gas tank as do most of the Ford Truck catalogs, same goes for the steering wheel. You might try LeBaron Bonney for the seat assembly.

Ken Crans · 06-25-2010, 02:32 PM

Sacremento Vintage Ford in Ca. They are the best!!! Ken

06-24-2010, 09:40 AM	#1
gosampson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3	1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Hello All. We are in the final stages of putting a 1949 Ford pick up back together. Wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions for seats for front bucket vs bench? How about a steering wheel? Any suggestions that work look good. One last item needed - a new gas tank that fits behind the front seat. Live in the Seattle area. Any help would be appreciated! Much thanks!

06-24-2010, 02:18 PM	#2
GreenMonster48 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Enfield Connecticut Posts: 559	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Is your truck stock or have you done suspension upgrades? I probably wouldn't want to go much smaller than stock with the steering wheel if you've got the stock front end. I've always kind of wanted to put a wheel from a 51 Ford car in the ol' girl to spruce her up a little. I've got the stock seat in mine with the original skin. It looks good still, but if I armor-all it, I have to hang on tight when I go around a corner. Gas tanks are available just about anywhere parts are. Some people upgrade to a mustang tank and mount it in the bed as a safety issue.

06-24-2010, 02:27 PM	#3
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel I would go with the stock wheel and seat, no buckets unless you got a high dollar truck. But the tank i would prefer to have it in the ass end, but i get to sit on mine!! LOL !! Ken

06-24-2010, 02:35 PM	#4
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Stock pickup seats are not deep enough

06-24-2010, 02:37 PM	#5
billwill Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: capemaynewjersey Posts: 653	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Ilike the idea of Mustang gas tank in the rear bed.

06-24-2010, 03:38 PM	#6
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I put a new gas tank from LMC Truck in our '51 F-1 and I'm using the stock steering wheel and bench seat. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-24-2010, 06:48 PM	#7
Barry-ct Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newington, Connecticut Posts: 1,374	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel I say go stock on the seat and wheel. As for the car steering wheel, that was what was on my 50 F-1 when I got it. My friends father put it on in the late 60's. I didn't want it, so I re-did it and sold it. Barry 50 F-1

06-25-2010, 01:22 AM	#8
gosampson Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 3	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel thanks to all those for your suggestions. Any suggestions for best outlet for a stock seat and steering wheel? How about good source for a the tank that sits behind the seat? Again your knowledge is much appreciated!

06-25-2010, 07:36 AM	#9
Vic Piano Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 7,611	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel LMC Truck has the gas tank as do most of the Ford Truck catalogs, same goes for the steering wheel. You might try LeBaron Bonney for the seat assembly. __________________ Imagination is more important than knowledge.

06-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#10
Ken Crans Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Highland,MI Posts: 1,196	Re: 1949 Ford Pick Up - Seats/gas tank/steering wheel Sacremento Vintage Ford in Ca. They are the best!!! Ken