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| Author: | Hanra [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Front Seat Re-Trim |
So these low back seat that I bought will need to be re-covered etc. I want to try and make it as quick an easy for the upholster so was thinking of trying to think ahead of what parts may be needed.... Seat Foam Base: Not sure which one out these two??? http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search Seat Foam Back: Does this usually need replacing????? http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search Rubber squab base: http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/CZH3508.aspx Not sure what this actually is?? http://www.minispares.com/product/Class ... o%20search Any other things that may need replacing??? Should I bother ordering in foam from the UK or just get the upholster to make some up???? |
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
The bottom of these seats that I bought dont seem to look right to me???? Why do they have wire springs on the base? No rubber squab base? Is this normal??? Its been a while since Ive seen low back mini seats.... So there is no need for this item: http://www.minispares.com/product/Classic/CZH3508.aspx  Also both chairs have this cut out section is this normal? 
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| Author: | Hanra [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
Steve Justminis told me these are later seats like Mini K etc. So that saves me needing to buy that rubber squab mat for the base. Cool. |
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| Author: | niffty64 [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
This is a great how to from newton commercial. we used their product but should be the same. http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/documents/m ... t-fitting/ |
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| Author: | Babes [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
My mini K seats have the rubber base |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 5:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I think the seat springs changed depending on availability from the suppliers. |
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| Author: | niffty64 [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
this might help too 
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| Author: | Mick [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I prefer the wire springs, at least they won't break. |
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| Author: | Babes [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 6:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
These are GT seats  
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| Author: | mattywood [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I am doing this myself using the Newton guide and bits. They say you also need these. http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/cars/classic-mini/model-19/seats/210-mini-horse-hair-squab-foam-padding/ When I pulled mine apart this wasn't there only foam over stretchable narrow webbing. There was some felt like wadding over the outer edge of the seat. Mine are from a 67 deluxe. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 7:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I have a feeling that the seat quality changed in 1968. They seemed to try and cut costs right through the model range at that time. |
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
"...Also both chairs have this cut out section is this normal? ..." Yes it is... as per the diagram above ... But the $64 question is ...why did they do it??? Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | Scoop [ Sun Mar 15, 2015 8:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
Was it to do with the starter button? I have always been curious about that. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I think it is to give hand clearance for the seat adjuster. |
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| Author: | phillb [ Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Front Seat Re-Trim |
I actually thought it was a place the passenger could hang on with. If you are sitting in the passenger seat it's about the right place and shape to grab hold of with your left hand. Try it. ....and theres not much else to hang on to in a mini. |
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