1970 County Squire Parts

Hey everyone, I'm new here. I've just acquired a 1970 Ford country Squire with 429 and I'm super excited about it. It drives great but like all of them needs so them needs some TLC. Specifically I'm looking for a front seat, a dash board/pad, and the rear seats that go into the treasure chest. Where and what are some good resources for Squire stuff? Thank you!

 

Welcome to the Forum. There really isn’t a Squire go to website. I would scour EBay looking for your desired parts. It is amazing some of the things you can find. The good thing about the dash pad and front seat you should be able to get those for any big Ford. The rear window button etc is in the bottom part of the dash, so any “pad” should do. Same thing with the front seat. Any LTD should work. Obviously the vinyl would match. From an LTD pattern, unless yours has the rare plaid covering. Same kinda with the dual rear facing seats. Any big wagon should work. Make sure to grab the hardware as well, especially if you’re converting a 6 passenger. You’ll need the mounting hardware. Good luck and welcome again the our crazy world. Wood grain ok?

 

There is a classic car junk yard in South San Antonio that Leadslead and I frequent for all our classic car needs, plus the regular yard for our newer vehicles. Since he has a '66 Monterey Breezeway and a '73 Colony Park, we've been able to score some decent mechanical and electrical parts, including a power bench for the '66. But I should ask, does your wagon have a front bench? Is it falling apart? Or does it just need reupholstering?

 

Hello, thank you for the responses! The wood grain is great, the dealer had it rewrapped so it's kind of perfect. It's the original white Wimbledon paint and yes it does have a front bench with a split in it probably could just be re upholstered I will explore that too. It's been 25 plus years since I own a car of this era, the last was a 77 scout. I've totally forgotten how EASY these cars are to work on compared to modern cars.

 

Yeah if the seat is anyway fixable do it that way. Shipping alone would probably cost you as much as the repair. Sounds like you already have a good foundation. Before Mr Wagoninsane beats me to the punch, make sure you put it in the American Station wagon thread, oh and we love pictures. Thanks and again welcome.

 

You say it’s white. Is the interior blue, and is it the one that’s been listed on here before? Not many white ‘70 Squires with a 429 and new wood running around. Was it this one in Granite Falls, Washington?

 

I know where that pic was taken. Although, I never saw the wagon when I was visiting Dad and my bro and sis-in-law there in Granite Falls.

 

This is exactly the car . I'd post photos, but the link is already in this thread and there are quite a few photos. I drove it for a bit, starts easily, drives well, engine is strong, and no noises at any speed. First order of business will be new valve stem seals, and probably springs since I'm in there. Probably will also restore the valve covers.

 

That’s neat. That front seat just needs new upholstery. I wouldn’t 86 the whole seat especially since it’s power.

 

Ooh, it has a power bench? Niiice!

 

I'm beyond excited, lots of fun. This is my first car of this era in 30 yrs, I completely forgot how EASY they are to work on. Locating parts on the other hand...

 

Do you guys know what the badge is on the 1970 Squire which is located in the bottom rear corner of the front quarter panel, right behind the front wheel? I'm dying to put a 429 badge on this thing but I don't want to do it if it's not stock

 

Not sure they had badges in 1970. ‘68 had a fender badge behind the front wheels on the fender, on ‘69 the engine displacement was announced on the front marker light. In ‘70 the marker light was a plain yellow, and not sure there was any fender/marker light badging those years on Squires.

 

A 1970 body manual should have diagrams for trim and badges on all trim levels.

Have you read this thread?

http://www.stationwagonforums.com/forums/threads/70-squire-back-to-the-road.47732/

 

Awesome thread, thanks. I ordered the full set of tech publications and just took delivery of an original (nearly useless, but cool) owners manual.