seat recover tutorial

[65-408]

decided to recover the seats for the 65 fastback project next, as it is cold in the garage and I can do this in the basement. I am recovering the stock front and rear seats, along with the fold down. I have new foam and covers for the fronts, a new cover for the rear, and new carpet and trim for the fold down. can someone point me to a good tutorial. also has anyone found a modern replacement for the burlap that was originally used to cover the springs?

any info would be appreciated...

thanks,

jeff

 

[janschutz]

You can get burlap at most fabric stores. You also need a good set of hog ring pliers. When your ready to put the vinyl on, set it in the sun for a few minuets for the heat to soften the material (that will help it stretch.

 

[SELLERSRODSHOP]

also, don't try to pull the cover on. turn it inside out & starting at the top, roll it on.

 

[B67FSTB]

also, don't try to pull the cover on. turn it inside out & starting at the top, roll it on.

I've heard that they pull over a lightweight plastic bag over the seatfoam so the vinyl can be pulled over much easier.??

 

[AzPete]

Yes.....the plastic bag thing helps a bunch.

 

[Fast68back]

I have about half a billion hog rings left over from the bag Sanborn sent me, if you need or want more, shoot me an address and I will send along to you. Its not very difficult if you watch how you take them apart, they go back the same way....

 

[cmayna]

Yes, burlap is readily available. Yes plastic bag and a hair dryer to help keep the vinyl soft while you are stretching it into place will be your friends.