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| Author: | phillb [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Advice on repacking early seats |
As you can see from the photos I don't think my seats have been touched for over 40 years. I have a sneaking suspicion the elastic has gone in the back 
I'm keen to have a crack at repacking both the base and back with new foam and replacing the straps. Surely it's not that difficult. Keen to hear any tips or advice regarding this. Cheers 
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| Author: | phillb [ Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:27 pm ] |
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More pics of the base. Looks like someone has added an extra sheet of foam perhaps. I'm interested to know what type and density ofoam I should use when redoing the back and base. Thanks 
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| Author: | Darrell [ Mon Sep 10, 2012 9:30 am ] |
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I replaced the elastic straps $10 from a furniture upholsterer it made a huge difference. You could also get some high density foam rubber from him or just go to Clark Rubber should,nt be too difficult. |
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| Author: | mini1990 [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:42 am ] |
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How did you get on? I'd love to know how you get the rubber base on? I have to replace the base in one of my seats but don't want to take it all apart to do it. And Im finding the rubber is so strong i can't get the last 2 or 3 clips in. |
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| Author: | adamstuart [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:08 pm ] |
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mini1990 wrote: How did you get on? I'd love to know how you get the rubber base on? I have to replace the base in one of my seats but don't want to take it all apart to do it. And Im finding the rubber is so strong i can't get the last 2 or 3 clips in.
Have muscles Will travel 
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| Author: | phillb [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:08 pm ] |
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mini1990 wrote: How did you get on? I'd love to know how you get the rubber base on? I have to replace the base in one of my seats but don't want to take it all apart to do it. And Im finding the rubber is so strong i can't get the last 2 or 3 clips in.
I haven't done any more yet. I have replaced the rubber base once before on another seat from underneath. I found that you need a second person to help pull on the rubber using say a big screwdriver though the rubber while the other hooks the hook in the frame. It's a bastard of a job. It looks like the factory would have installed the rubber first to the frame from above (would be easy)before glueing down the cushion to the edge of the frame. |
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