[tcb] Re: front seat redo
- From: Gary First <gary.first@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: tcb@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Sun, 17 Jul 2011 14:51:12 -0700 (PDT)
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
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-----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
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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
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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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