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Recovering seats

Posted: 4/23/05 4:45pm Message 1 of 24
gellisvette
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PERRYSBURG, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.
I'm recovering my original seats anybody have any advise on what to be careful with or loop hole I'll fall into?


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Posted: 4/23/05 5:20pm Message 2 of 24
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Vette(s): 1969 convertible L71 427/435 4-speed black interior
I would suggest you replace the foam cushions as well or the new seatcovers likely won't fit properly.

You should also carefully check the metal frames for damage...it's not uncommon for the welds to break from age. They can either be welded back up or you can buy repair plates from the restoration houses for not much money to build up the framing. While you have the seats apart is the time to thoroughly go over them.


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Posted: 4/23/05 7:18pm Message 3 of 24
gellisvette
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.
Thanks,, already got new foam as well as new wires and clips. Just a little nervous about screwing them up.


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Posted: 4/23/05 9:47pm Message 4 of 24
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Go to this link and it will help you very much. I used it last summer. Make sure you get a good set of hog ring pliers, a new install kit and a lot of patience. BTW your hands will hurt alot when done.

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/2001/march/seats/seatspg1.as p
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Posted: 4/24/05 6:32am Message 5 of 24
gmurray
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Vette(s): 1975, L-48 coupe, 4-speed, light mods

George, did you have a change of heart? I liked your corbeau racing seats (as featured in Corvette Enthusiast).

Why did you decide to go back to the original? I was deciding weather to redo the originals or buy new racing seats, and after I saw your artical I kinda decided to go with the racing seats. Should I rethink the idea?




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Recovering seats

Posted: 4/24/05 6:35am Message 6 of 24
gellisvette
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.

Silver69,

 Thanks never thought about them and I have used there instructions many times before. A real good example of why this forum works so well. Thanks again.




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Posted: 4/24/05 6:49am Message 7 of 24
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.

Hi Glen,

 Actually I'm redoing the stock seats so that it is easyer to get in and out of the car. I have been driving it back and forth to work everyday that it isn't raining or snowing "see weather map for midwest". But anyway while I'm driving the seats are great but getting in or out unless your 21 it can be a chore as the sides of the seats are sort of high and at 5'10" I have a tendency to hit my noggan and at this age it can't take to many more hits I'll really deside once I have the originals in and can make a fair call




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Posted: 4/24/05 9:38am Message 8 of 24
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Vette(s): 1978 L82 4 speed Black on Black vin12231 BDay Nov 7 1977 1966 327 Roadster BDay May 18, 1966 (next project)
Thanks for the instruction link.  I'm going to give it a shot!


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Posted: 10/31/05 2:05pm Message 9 of 24
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Vette(s): 1974 Stingray coupe; 2nd-Year One crate engine 408/408 2000 DBGM C5 coupe: Stock
[QUOTE=L82M21] Thanks for the instruction link.  I'm going to give it a
shot! [/QUOTE]

So am I. My wife was really angry that an upholstory shop was going to
charge us $800 to redo our seats when we already have the new covers.


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Posted: 10/31/05 2:24pm Message 10 of 24
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Vette(s): 1975 T-Tops,Lite Custom work,Many engine mod. 700R4 trans. body is shaved,17" wheels bf goodrich g-force tires,heavy sway bars front&rear rack&pinion steering,550 slolom springs with gas shocks.

Good Luck.. I did mine a while back and other than some sore hands they came out great. Alittle trick I did was when I had the seats completly done I used a curtin steamer to remove the wrinkales, this helped alot. Good luck and if I can help give a holler. George




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