FJ40 Seat upgrades, where to begin? (1 Viewer)

[2AorGTFO]

Hey everyone, new to this forum, more used to the bass boat forum so I hope I’m posting in the right place.

I have inherited a 1969 fj40 , I was under the assumption the 69 and older had bench seats but this one has some beat up seats I would like to replace with procar 90 series.

However the factory seat mounts don’t seem to match anything I’ve seen and o think I am going to need yo have a seat frame installed. I see that bill Faulkner sells a frame kit, I’ve also seen the BTB one that’s sold out currently.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what route to go,

 

[bikersmurf]

Those seat frames are custom. The only option I see would be to buy the seats you're buying and comparing them to those mounts and see if they can be adapted or if you need to start over from scratch.

BTW, there is a tool box under the drivers seat that currently is inaccessible.

 

[2AorGTFO]

Those seat frames are custom. The only option I see would be to buy the seats you're buying and comparing them to those mounts and see if they can be adapted or if you need to start over from scratch.

BTW, there is a tool box under the drivers seat that currently is inaccessible.

Thank you, I have the seats,

Those seat frames are custom. The only option I see would be to buy the seats you're buying and comparing them to those mounts and see if they can be adapted or if you need to start over from scratch.

BTW, there is a tool box under the drivers seat that currently is inaccessible.

custom garbage! The toolbox is actually accessible if you remove the wing nuts on the front of the seat mounts, there are hinges on the back. It looks like they Bolton’s amounts to the place where the factory mounts go for the bench seats. I am thinking of ripping everything out and starting fresh. If the BTB mounts were in stock, I would buy one.

Thanks for the response.

 

[TWatson]

Cool Cruisers may have something that would help.

https://www.coolcruisers.com/fjserikit.html

 

[Relot76]

Hey everyone, new to this forum, more used to the bass boat forum so I hope I’m posting in the right place.

I have inherited a 1969 fj40 , I was under the assumption the 69 and older had bench seats but this one has some beat up seats I would like to replace with procar 90 series.

However the factory seat mounts don’t seem to match anything I’ve seen and o think I am going to need yo have a seat frame installed. I see that bill Faulkner sells a frame kit, I’ve also seen the BTB one that’s sold out currently.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what route to go,

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As others have posted, you do not have original seats. You might want to check some frame and engine numbers to verify that you have a 1969 FJ40. The OEM transmission is a 3 on a tree and the upper/lower transfer case is controlled by a level under the dash (right side of steering wheel). Looks like a previous owner installed a floor shifter (and maybe a four-speed). I am guessing that to give enough room for the floor shifter, the PO had to also install two bucket seats and mounting frames instead of the OEM 60/40 split bench seat. See attached photo of interior of 1969 FJ40.

 

[2AorGTFO]

As others have posted, you do not have original seats. You might want to check some frame and engine numbers to verify that you have a 1969 FJ40. The OEM transmission is a 3 on a tree and the upper/lower transfer case is controlled by a level under the dash (right side of steering wheel). Looks like a previous owner installed a floor shifter (and maybe a four-speed). I am guessing that to give enough room for the floor shifter, the PO had to also install two bucket seats and mounting frames instead of the OEM 60/40 split bench seat. See attached photo of interior of 1969 FJ40.

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Awesome thank you for this, the original transmission was a three speed, my father had some work done to this cruiser about 20 years back by custom cruisers in gilroy, it’s a little hodge podge. There is a 5 speed transmission in this one, 2f engine, it even has a firebird steering whee and column. No idea why.

If I remember correctly when he Bought it, it had these seats, I am going To remove everything but the question I have is , are the tubs similar enough to mount one of the universal mounting frame in it? Or am I in over my head and should take it to a race shop to have some work done?

 

[85roktoy]

I’ve heard good things about the procar 90’s. They’re on my list.

 

[CondeCruiser]

I'm using Bill's frame. This is the 2nd one I've purchased from him and they are great kits.

 

[2AorGTFO]

Thank you I just ordered one, looks like that’s the route I’m going.

 

[troutbum4]

does anyone have more information on "Bill's Seat Frame"?

 

[Firemedic831]

I have a 69 and i also have the procar seats with the oe seat frame .

 

[2AorGTFO]

I’m

does anyone have more information on "Bill's Seat Frame"?

from what I understand it’s a bunch of steel pipe with the proper bends and lengths to weld up yourself a frame that will hold two seats. The material cost is about 250+ freight

 

[Roastchestnuts]

does anyone have more information on "Bill's Seat Frame"?

yeah this is an interesting possible solution to my seat woes.

 

[CondeCruiser]

@cumminscruiser
Pm him and he will get back to you.

 

[CondeCruiser]

From back in 2010.

FJ40 Aftermarket Seat Frame

This is a complete kit for a seat frame to fit your FJ40. Please see other posts for peoples comments. Kit includes bent tubes, all intersecting tubes are a telescoped fit. Tabs for mounting two seats a tuffy box and 10 tabs for seat belts. You will need a little skill and a welding...

forum.ih8mud.com

 

[youpers]

I'm using Bill's frame. This is the 2nd one I've purchased from him and they are great kits.

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+1 on Bills frame, its a VERY good kit!

 

[Slapshot]

Hey everyone, new to this forum, more used to the bass boat forum so I hope I’m posting in the right place.

I have inherited a 1969 fj40 , I was under the assumption the 69 and older had bench seats but this one has some beat up seats I would like to replace with procar 90 series.

However the factory seat mounts don’t seem to match anything I’ve seen and o think I am going to need yo have a seat frame installed. I see that bill Faulkner sells a frame kit, I’ve also seen the BTB one that’s sold out currently.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what route to go,

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Hey 2A, I’m in Danville and have Pro90s in my truck. If you want to swing by sometime and check them out before you buy let me know.

 

[2AorGTFO]

Hey 2A, I’m in Danville and have Pro90s in my truck. If you want to swing by sometime and check them out before you buy let me know.

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Thanks slap shot, I’m over in Livermore. I actually own the seats already, but they sure look good on your rig. I’ve ordered a seat frame kit that I will weld up and install when it’s in and upload some pix when completed. I appreciate the offer

 

[h82crash]

+1 on Bills frame, its a VERY good kit!

The photos on his post seem to show 2 different frames. Which do you get?

 

[2AorGTFO]

Thanks slap shot, I’m over in Livermore. I actually own the seats already, but they sure look good on your rig. I’ve ordered a seat frame kit that I will weld up and install when it’s in and upload some pix when completed. I appreciate the offer

The photos on his post seem to show 2 different frames. Which do you get?

Bill said it takes a couple weeks to put together and send out but when I get it I will put up photos before and after I weld it up.