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Redoing Seats

have seats professionally done

40% (4)

personally redo seats

60% (6)

Total Votes : 10

(last vote on : 4/1/2008 6:28:37 PM)
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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/16/2007 9:03:19 PM

84corvetteC4

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professional does it-you have someone to blame if it goes wrong or you rip the material

you do it-........... well lets just say you might be a little bit upset with your self

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/16/2007 9:51:42 PM

73shark

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Assuming you are starting with the bare frames after they've been reconditioned, about a half day if you have the two tools I mentioned previously.

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/16/2007 10:40:02 PM

1974corvetteowner

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what would you recomend for reconditioning the the seat?

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/17/2007 5:55:33 PM

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A furnature recovery shop might do it for a fair price. I had new covers, foam, wires and they installed ecklers seat bottom frame repair plate (39161) on mine, cost $ 200. for both. PG>

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/17/2007 7:51:53 PM

1974corvetteowner

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I dont know if any one would know this but are all vehicle seats the same in the way the covers are held on?

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/17/2007 8:26:49 PM

73shark

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Depends on the condition. Most roadsters are going to be more rusty than coupes. If mild rust, wire brush and paint. Heavier rust might require blasting. Also the springs might require replacing if severely rusted.

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/18/2007 10:49:20 AM

1974corvetteowner

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Well thats kind what i figured and I have a coupe and I am third owner...so I hope they are in good condition but we wont know untill the covers come off

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/18/2007 6:26:55 PM

C3er

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Hey all,

Just my 2 cents. Before you start to wrestle with covering the seat backs, I always use some spray lubricant on the foam to help the cover slip on easier and more even. It is a trick that the upholstery shops use all of the time, whether they tell you or not. You can also use a plastic bag from your dry cleaning tied at the top over the foam seatback with a vacuum to compress the foam to make installation easier. Works great on headrests. Just go step-by-step, hog clipping as you go.

Hope it helps!

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/18/2007 9:20:05 PM

1974corvetteowner

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Hey C3er thanks for the input any and all help is appreciated

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RE: Redoing Seats - 11/27/2007 12:40:43 PM

1974corvetteowner

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Well I have decided to redo the seat myself (with the help of a friend)
Any one have any advice or tips for me???
all help would be appreciated