1967 Ford Squire wagon restoration

I notice 2 people looking at the GT, the others sitting down are looking at the wagon as they should be.

Your wagon is gorgeous.

 

UPDATE:

I started finally after 4.5 years to put in the rear seats! Its not easy since my wagon did not come with that option originally. There are certainly a few parts missing that I have to fabricate..but over the weekend I will post up some pictures as we get the work done.

If anyone has a good picture where the front facing pivots to the seat backs mount to the perpendicular portion of the rear tub...that would be great. As you would guess...there are no holes or brackets for this in my wagon and I don't want to drill 1 inch holes in the wrong place.

It should be the same location for 65-68.

 

I THINK someone posted that somewhere here, doc, but I'm not certain it was your year and model. In any case, have you hunted http://www.car-part.com/ for a car like yours with the rear seat that would have the necessary parts? Also...are there no marks on that rear tub indicating where the holes go...top or bottom? In the meantime, I'm hoping whoever posted that rear seat set of pix will show up here and solve your dilemma.

 

I dont think I am missing any parts. It just looks like I need to drill holes and I would like to know exactly where and what they look like.

 

I just joined the forums. What a great looking ride! I saw you used SEM products for your interior. That is my plan as well for all of the trim. I am having to do new seat covers, but I just finished changing over the console from red to "Super White" and it looks like it came from the factory that way.

Paul

1969 R-Code, 4-Speed, Drag-Pack Cobra Fastback Project
1967 Mercury Commuter Wagon w/mild 429

http://mycarrestorationprojects.blogspot.com/

 

SEM is the only way to go. It is remarkable in how well it flexes and holds when it is applied EXACTLY how the directions state.

 

Just sat here & read this whole thing. All I can do is repeat what was said earlier, WOW, WOW, WOW, WOW, & WOW!!! :2_thumbs_up_-_anima :You_Rock_Emoticon: Actually, the old part of my name was referring to my age, but I must say, it would also apply to the vehicles. Especially after reading some of these restoration posts.

 

Huge update.....
It took 4.5 years to install the rear seats. I have been doing all I could to avoid starting the rear seat install. I knew it was going to be tough. The fact is that I bought the entire rear seat assembly from a supplier three years ago. It was shipped to me in little pieces with no directions, and my car did not come with the rear seats from the factory. The biggest issue was when the rear floor was replaced, it was set a half inch higher than the original floor. That made for some interesting engineering when I installed the rear seats.

Here is the reason for the big push to finish.

Last week I was at an all Ford Show and I knew the car was incomplete without the rear seats. People were so excited to see the wagon. I could hear them saying, "the rear seats are the best part, I remember being in the back when I was a kid". Then they walked to the back of the wagon and they saw nothing. I decided then that I had to get the rear seats and the rest of the interior trim installed before the Fathers Day Show. Two days and 14 hours later here is how our 1967 Ford Country Squire looks now.

 

Looks GREAT, doc....how'd you figure out where and what size to drill the holes??

 

I used a cone shaped drill and kept going one size at a time until the pivots fit in. The most difficult part was getting the holes set in the right place. It was literally like a huge jigsaw puzzle.

 

Looking good Doc! Does the rear foot well get carpet or what? Have a great Father's Day and show!

 

Very Cool Doc...Pat yourself on the back!

 

It was a vinyl floor mat that I had not installed when the pictures were taken. Its in there now. I will post up some pictures from the car show today. The rear seats made a huge difference. The wagon was a huge hit. Tons of smiles from all ages.

 

Here is who I did all of this for, my awesome wife Jodi. Thanks for a great Fathers Day.


Jodi and I


Me and all the kids..."Confusion"

 

Good looking bunch there Doc, you're a lucky guy!