65-70 Mustang Fold Down Seat Trim
As seen in June 2006 Mustang Monthly (page 81)
How does the reproduction trim size up?
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This is the new reproduction trim as it comes out of the box. It comes with 14 pieces total.
This is the unwrapped set.
Close-up of the chrome finish. Yes, it really looks that beautiful in person.
This is a 65 seat in red and a 70 seat in black. Starting in 66 the bumber went to one that looks like a boot vice a flat round circular bumper used in 65. The same bumper was used from 66-70. The 65 flat round bumper screwed in with a regular screw, the 66-70 bumper used a 3/8" bolt.
Here is a comparison between an original 70 trim piece and the new reproduction. They are identical, and are drilled for the 66-70 rubber bumpers.
If you are going to use this trim on a 65 with the round flat bumper, you will need to drill one hole at each end of this trim piece!!
This is the piece that goes over the latch hole, as well as the piece that goes over the latch hole on the other side (left and right), are the ONLY two pieces that are different from 66-70. Yes, you can buy this set for a 1969 or 1970, and everything will fit except these two peices, and you only need to have two original pieces re-chromed vice all of them. Don't believe me still? See my fold down seat article here
This is the new reproduction trim on the 65 seat panel. Perfect fit.
(Please ignore the fingerprints and subsequent paper towel lint on the trim)
This is the new reproduction trim on the 70 seat panel. As you can see, it does indeed fit. It is just not factory correct to do so.
If you are going to use this set on a 69-70 seat (and don't want to pay to have your two original latch trim pieces re-chromed and will use the latch trim pieces from this set), three holes need to be drilled on each side. Two need to be drilled through the new reproduction latch trim molding, and one hole needs to be drilled into the seat side for the latch guide. Due to no indentation on the reproduction molding, the latch guide is about 1/4" closer to the edge than before. Personally, I don't suggest doing this, I am just pointing out that it is possible.
If you are going to be using this trim molding on a 67 or 68 car, then you need to drill two holes in this latch hole trim molding for the metal latch guide.
This is the same picture as above from a different angle.
This is the original latch trim on the original 70 seat panel
If you have read this page, and also read my separate page on fold down seats, and still have questions, please email me at samgarage@aol.com.
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