[tcb] Re: front seat redo
- From: Julie <julie.hey.ho.lets.go@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 23:14:45 -0500
Home Depot.
On Jul 18, 2011, at 9:41 PM, abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> ok, i would swear i saved those little steel rods out of the old covers, but
> now i can't seem to find them...anybody know a source for some small stiff
> steel rods/wires? i wonder if those ones from surveyors flags would be about
> right?...
>
> From: abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 9:40:16 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> i guess your right, hadn't really thought about that i guess. see that's why
> i asked...
>
> From: Gary First <gary.first@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 9:32:49 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> Nothing, the top pad wraps around the edge one inch and the cover hooks to
> the bottom. Look at the horse hair pads and see the shape.
> --- On Sun, 7/17/11, abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 9:57 PM
>
> so what did you use on the sides?
>
>
> From: Gary First <gary.first@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 4:51:12 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> Sounds good, I used 1" so the two 1/2"s should fit. I am not sure if there is
> room on the sides for the extra foam but sounds like a good idea. if it wont
> fit you can cut the sides off.
>
> --- On Sun, 7/17/11, abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 7:39 PM
>
> thanks for the responses folks. so, here's what i'm thinking...use hogrings
> to attach burlap or sailcloth to frames, then use spray adhesive? to attach a
> layer of 1/2" foam over just the top surface, then another layer of 1/2" foam
> that wraps all of the way down the sides, then a layer of batting/dacron if
> necessary, then replace the string in the covers with wire, set covers in sun
> for 10 minutes, strip them over padding and pull tight, bend down tabs,
> install in bus, and cruise 'till the wheels fall off!(no time soon, i hope!).
> did i miss anything important? i am well stocked on frosty libations!...
>
> From: "theresabuckner@xxxxxxx" <theresabuckner@xxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sun, July 17, 2011 10:35:28 AM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> Abe also know that you can undercut the foam , so the foam will roll over
> the top & be smooth on the sides . Dacron ( comforter filling ) can go over
> the outside of everything . It will compress to make everything smooth
> without adding much height . almost no added size . my .02 terry
> .
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary First <gary.first@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb <tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Sun, Jul 17, 2011 9:35 am
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> Abe you cut the foam about 1 inch big and glue to burlap. The burlap goes on
> the springs and then you pull the covers down over tight, extra hands are
> good. Keep pulling and stretching untill the cover is fitting/looking right
> and hook the tabs, tie the cords. You are done sir.
>
> --- On Sun, 7/17/11, abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Sunday, July 17, 2011, 2:47 AM
>
> yes, it's a walk thru, and i have TMI covers, was planning on using foam
> rather than the "horsehair"pads, but i've never seen how people attach and
> trim the foam. i really wanted to just maybe watch someone go through the
> process, never having done it before.
>
>
> From: sammie smith <bugcollections@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Sat, July 16, 2011 8:06:58 PM
> Subject: [tcb] Re: front seat redo
>
> Abe: What type of seats? Are we talking about your SO-42 and is it a walk
> through? Do you have the TMI covers? Did you get your materials from WW? I
> have recently done two sets of walk throughs for the 65-67 type walk through
> and can answer questions. Also have several pictures of seats in my gallery
> on theSamba.com. Look under the gallery for bugcollections as the
> poster/author.
>
> --- On Sat, 7/16/11, abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> From: abe schlichting <gogretago@xxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: [tcb] front seat redo
> To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Saturday, July 16, 2011, 4:15 PM
>
> does anyone know of any instructional videos available online that might show
> me some pointers on recovering my front seats? i already have the covers, and
> repaired/repainted the frames...thanks
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