Mustang bucket
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Forum Name: Boat Parts Wanted
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Printed Date: June-17-2024 at 12:46pm
Topic: Mustang bucket
Posted By: h20loo
Subject: Mustang bucket
Date Posted: January-08-2009 at 3:45pm
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Mustang bucket or buckets. I would be interested in just a shell if you have one. I don't need the base.
Let me know what you have Doug ------------- 70 Mustang project |
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Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 1:38pm
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Doug, good luck- there are several of us that are searching for these buckets! I have just about resorted to making a set myself out of fiberglass. ------------- |
Posted By: h20loo
Date Posted: January-09-2009 at 6:11pm
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Tim-Thats what I may do. Have you come across any pictures of a bare shell? I assume they are one piece construction. ------------- 70 Mustang project |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:02am
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Tim: I am still looking too...we ain't gonna find enough to fill all the need...get busy..I'll send a check.
john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-10-2009 at 12:42am
I know some jerk who thru one out Sure it was some time ago but it would have made a good mold.------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-12-2009 at 11:25am
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Doug, I dont have any pics yet- but Reid says that he should be able to get me some this winter. The good news is that I also have a good upholstered set to base a mold off of- that combined with some pics should do the trick. Theyre definitely one piece.
John, I havent forgotten about you- but you may have to make the trip up to GL or LG in '09 to pick it up! ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 3:04am
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Well I sure hope to see you somewhere before then...what'ca doin' on Valentines day?
But if I have to..I can wait. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-13-2009 at 11:44am
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John, I havent gotten started on these yet- some pictures from Mr. P would help me, but really I just need to spend some time creating a mold. The next few weekends are booked up, so its doubtful Id have one done in a month regardless- but Ill see what I can do. Im toying with different scenarios in my head and would love to do the St. John's with you guys- but that weekend is a tough one. Ill know a bit more in the coming weeks and Ill let you know! ------------- |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 1:08am
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I can wait on the bucket. Haven't been able to find one at any price.
I know you don't wanna be left out for Valentines day. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 75 stang
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 12:02pm
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I ended up using one of the newer rotocast buckets for the front since i could not find one. Its a little to big and hard to get into but comfortable.
I posted to the craigslist set a mustang around here for sale with the buckets, rear facing seat and vent windows in it. If it gets a little cheaper i would be tempted to pick it up and part it out.... ------------- Take your work seriously, not yourself. http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q70/Bigblockbandit/Lake%20and%20boats/ - Boat Pics |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 1:04pm
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75, are you talking about the http://fortwayne.craigslist.org/boa/984202634.html - M17 in Fort Wayne?
Those buckets are fine, but they wouldnt be original to the late 60's and early 70's boats. The buckets we're looking for have fiberglass shells and look like this:  
 
If Ive got the wrong boat and you actually have a lead on the buckets that we're looking for, let me know- Ive been looking for quite some time. Ive had a http://www.correctcraftfan.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9982 - feeler out there for almost a year. ------------- |
Posted By: 75 stang
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 1:52pm
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1971-Correct-Craft-17-Runabout-Boat-Trailer-IN_W0QQitemZ120361411482QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPower_Motorboats?hash=item120361411482&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A6465%3A1239%3A1240%3A1318 - ft wayne cuda
that is the one i was thinking of but this one i found that had the older style buckets right? ------------- Take your work seriously, not yourself. http://s133.photobucket.com/albums/q70/Bigblockbandit/Lake%20and%20boats/ - Boat Pics |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 1:55pm
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Yes it does. I have my eye on that 'Cuda... normally they dont interest me as much as the Mustangs, Skiers and SN's, but thats a good looking boat. Looks to be complete and original, though definitely a project. Id love to have the buckets, but it would almost be a shame to part that boat out! ------------- |
Posted By: JoeinNY
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 8:08pm
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What do you need pictures of Tim, I plan to be at the BBC tomorrow with a camera... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1477 - 1983 Ski Nautique 2001 1967 Mustang 302 "Decoy" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs - Holeshot Video |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 8:24pm
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Joe, if Marshall's buckets are lying around, snap a picture for me. Mr. P told me that they were having them recovered- Id love to see what these things look like bare. Thanks! ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 9:32pm
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Tim from what I remember they were alot like this- http://www.accurato.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=71 - http://www.accurato.us/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=71
Except on the base the edge turned up and the seat bottom is flat.Inside that base is plywood to give support and a place to attach the rails and the cushion. It's almost like you could cut the back off of one of these,attach it to a flat bottom and use it for a mold. On mine where the back made the transition to the bottom was cracked and the plywood was bad. At the time it was easier to make a bench seat like everyone else had,D'oh ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: January-14-2009 at 10:14pm
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If you guys part a 60's boat out, I'm looking for a pair of front chocks. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-15-2009 at 11:06am
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Gary, every time you mention that you junked one of these buckets, I have a *tiny* panic attack. Stop it!
Luckily I have a good set of buckets from my Skier to use as a template- but it sure would be nice to see what the seats look like when its not covered with vinyl and foam. ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-15-2009 at 3:12pm
Wow, went for $582+149 doc fee. Not bad! Hopefully someone here grabbed it. ------------- |
75 stang wrote:Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-15-2009 at 11:21pm
Ok I'll take the hint,however in my defence I did save the rest of the boat! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: bigwavedave
Date Posted: January-26-2009 at 9:19pm
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i went to junk yard in fl. found seats from old ford van with no head rests redo almost perfect ------------- bigwavedave |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: January-26-2009 at 11:26pm
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Are these the kind of seats that would go in my 66 mustang? And the passenger seat can be turned to face front or back?
Chelle ------------- |
Posted By: h20loo
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 11:58am
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Michele- Tims picture above(top left of his Jan 14th post) of the blue and oyster seat shows it perfectly. At the bottom are 4 2" round knobs that allow the seat to be removed, reversed and secured again. There are tracks that bolt to the floor.
It appears that the aluminum frames are tough to find and a pair of seats are even more difficult to obtain. Getting both together would be a cause to party!! ------------- 70 Mustang project |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 12:26pm
Thanks, Doug. That's what I like. In this case, it doesn't really matter if that's what I like or not does it?
Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 12:29pm
Yup. Like H20 said, the frames can be removed from the tracks and installed in reverse.
No, theyre not. CC didnt start putting these fiberglass buckets in until mid-68. Theyre commonly found in 69-75 boats. '68 and earlier got wood bases and frames- if Im not mistaken, I think the dimensions are on the site here somewhere. ------------- |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 12:39pm
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Hi Tim,
I did print out the dimensions on the wood ones. But, I like the reversible ones. You guys will bend a little...won't ya' LOL....Maybe I can figure out how to make the wood one's reverse? Why would they make the back seat fiberglass and the fronts in wood? My back is fg. Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: h20loo
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 1:02pm
Michelle- I don't think putting 69 seats in your Mustang would compromise too many peoples principles. In fact there is probably only a handful of Fans who would notice. The truth is that CC updated the seats because they were much more functional and servicable. You would really anoy Tim and I if you come up with a set before we do!!! LOL ------------- 70 Mustang project |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 1:14pm
Michelle, the wooden bases were reversible. What makes you think they werent? Our '68 always had the rear facing observer seat- it was a ski boat!
Since the wooden bases are easier (and cheaper) to make yourself and would lend themselves originality, Id stick with them if I were you. ------------- |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 1:20pm
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Tim,
What a nice picture! I didn't know...that's why I am here. Keep in mind that the boat came without seats - so I have no clue. I didn't notice it on the thread I printed out as to how and if they reverse. I'll have to see if I can locate that thread on here and look a little closer. Chelle ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: January-27-2009 at 6:57pm
This is a tough one for me to answer!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: January-28-2009 at 11:46am
uh-oh...pete saw that.  ------------- |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: January-30-2009 at 1:01pm
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I am not that positive of the origin of my seats, but they are the aluminum ones. Boat is a 68 Mustang, and her birthday is 21Nov67.
M ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: January-30-2009 at 10:44pm
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Michelle do you have the back seat? If you need pictures,mine are out of the boat right now.
------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: January-31-2009 at 2:27pm
Mike, it looks like your seats have the aluminum bases that also support the back cushion? 
If so, then theyre the later (mid 70's and later) buckets. My guess is that your original wood based seats were replaced at some point by a previous owner. My '78 Tique seats:  ------------- |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-02-2009 at 2:28pm
Gary, I do have the back seat. I do not have the front seats. A picture would be great of where the seat "was". Is there a wood support that goes all the way across? Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: WakeSlayer
Date Posted: February-02-2009 at 7:16pm
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Tim,
Interesting. I will post a pic when I get back. I think the frames are similar or the same as yours... Mike ------------- Mike N 1968 Mustang |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: February-04-2009 at 12:38am
Michelle,here's a pic of the seat area,if you need others let me know.Some that I've seen have a fiberglass base,but this one is all wood.
 ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-04-2009 at 12:51pm
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Hi Gary,
Thanks for the picture. My back seat is fiberglass. I don't know if it sits right on the floor or if there was a wood brace that went across the back. Chelle' ------------- |
Posted By: Riley
Date Posted: February-04-2009 at 1:00pm
I have the fiberglass seat and it sits on this board. I ran my floor back to it like original. In hindsite, I wish I ran the floor all the way back to the gas tank mounts and cut a new, thinner board to fit that would support the seat.
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Posted By: h20loo
Date Posted: February-04-2009 at 1:00pm
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Michelle- I also have the fibreglas seat and it doesn't have any indications of being attached anywhere but across the top of the seat back with a few domes. There are no marks or signs of any floor support or attachment. Did you receive the gel yet? ------------- 70 Mustang project |
Posted By: sanity
Date Posted: February-04-2009 at 1:15pm
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Thanks Bruce and Doug,
It seems like it should have some sort of support. Maybe I'll use your thinner board idea. No, I did not get the gel coat yet. I'm heading for the Key West for a bit and am going to hold off till I get back. I don't want to be half way done and leave the gel sit in a cold garage. March 8th I'll be back with a new sunny attitude. There are seats and other things keeping me busy. Chelle' ------------- |