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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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

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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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)

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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1970 Mk 2 Cooper S

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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Have muscles
Will travel

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You're so square
Baby I don't care

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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68 Morris Cooper S Mk1 (*ex 78 1275 LS 4th last built, 70 Morris 1500 OHC & 70 MiniMatic)