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Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

posted by  MSW on  Fri Feb 27 01:45 CST 2004
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Okay- first, any recommendations for a quality affordable fabric dye? And how about a vinyl dye? I ask about vinyl dye because the fabric half of the driver's seat upholstery is torn up; the vinyl back is good but it's a dark brown I don't expect to find in a junker.

Second, are there any special tips/tricks to replacing the foam in the driver's seatback- or will it all be obvious once the seat's out of the vehicle?

Thanks,
Matt








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    Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

    posted by  don hodgdon on  Fri Feb 27 07:32 CST 2004
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    SEM makes a good fabric and vinyl dye/spray. I get it from a local paint supply shop. The Eastwood Company sells it online.



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      Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

      posted by  MSW on  Fri Feb 27 08:30 CST 2004
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      Eastwood doesn't seem to have my color, but thanks very much for the tip.


      Incidentally, I know there are paint-codes, are there upholstery-codes too?








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        Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

        posted by  don hodgdon on  Fri Feb 27 10:30 CST 2004
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        Try a local supplier if there is one near you. They seem to have a much greater selection. IPD also sells the stuff, maybe they have the color you need.
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    Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

    posted by  MSW on  Fri Feb 27 07:04 CST 2004
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    Thanks for the link, guys- that'll definately help.

    MAYBE I'll even get lucky and stumble on a junker with the correct-color interior in good shape...








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    Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

    posted by  TONY H on  Fri Feb 27 03:24 CST 2004
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    http://home.no.net/ebrox/
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    Couple of seat rehab questions 200 1978

    posted by  someone claiming to be jwalker on  Fri Feb 27 02:36 CST 2004 [RELATED]


    Check the archives for "Erling". You might have seen it, Erling has a 240 page link on his posts. In the link there's another link to Tony Hoffman's seat rebuilding info. Should be very helpful, it includes pictures and a step by step description.

    Yes, it will be somewhat obvious once you pull the seat but Tony's instructions will definitely assist you.






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