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Modifying a stock seat, adding bolstering for track use. |
John |
Apr 20 2006, 12:34 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Here is a bad pic of the seats my dad did for the track car.
They have holes for the belts built into them. I'll have to take a couple pics of revision one (which reside in my street car).... Attached thumbnail(s) |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 12:41 AM
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Were those 914 seats?
Wow! KT |
John |
Apr 20 2006, 12:53 AM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
Oh, yes they were/still are stock 914 seats. They have just been modified somewhat.
I don't know if we still have pics of them being made (prior to the digital age). My mom did the covers for both sets (those shown as well as my street car seats). We went with the heavy duty cloth type seat covers because they will wear like iron and can absorb some moisture instead of getting slick. They are several seasons old. |
redshift |
Apr 20 2006, 04:57 AM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
I used the Recaros from my (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Where is the asshole icon... nevermind... ASSHOLE! I just called, to say!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) M |
Randal |
Apr 20 2006, 08:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
Trekkor,
How about making one of those foam inserts, after you finish your re-work, that you can put in just for racing. That way you wouldn't move at all. Bet Demick knows how to do it and where to get the materials. |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 04:17 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, the old seat is out, stripped, cleaned and sanded.
I'm off to...ahem...Home Depot for supplies. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Here's the old look. Let's see how far I can get before Saturday morning. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Jumpy.gif) QUOTE one of those foam inserts That could be just what I need. we'll see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) KT Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 06:15 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm back and for under $100 I have enough material to do both seats if the first one turns out to my liking.
KT |
Krieger |
Apr 20 2006, 08:28 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,724 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/jsharp.gif) Hey Trek,
Ive got two seats you could have if you want to play with them. |
John |
Apr 20 2006, 08:47 PM
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member? what's a member? Group: Members Posts: 3,393 Joined: 30-January 04 From: Evansville, IN (SIRPCA) Member No.: 1,615 Region Association: None |
As promised, here are a couple pics of my silver street car seats.
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Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 08:49 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
OK, I'm done for the night.
things are coming along nicely. Here's the frame shape. 3/8 copper tube riveted to the seat. Test fitted to me and in the car. My fire extinguisher has to be relocated. KT Attached image(s) |
redshift |
Apr 20 2006, 08:52 PM
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Bless the Hell out of you! Group: Members Posts: 10,926 Joined: 29-June 03 Member No.: 869 |
Why not just use GT flares..
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Is that a tiny blue water tower, for... lilliputians? M |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 08:55 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Down boy!
Again... KT Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 09:01 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Oooops, wrong pic.
that was my cat biting my hand (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Heres the seat from the side. Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 09:05 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
next step. backing for the foam core.
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Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 09:12 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
Expandible foam applied (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chowtime.gif)
After 8 hours it can be shaped before the fiberglass matting is laminated over it. F-O-A-M KT Attached image(s) |
Demick |
Apr 20 2006, 09:17 PM
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Ernie made me do it! Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,312 Joined: 6-February 03 From: Pleasanton, CA Member No.: 257 |
Hey Trekkor - those are some huge bolsters. Didn't know you needed support for your shoulders!
Just make sure you are going to fit into the seat after you are done. My seat is VERY tight in the hips. If I have my wallet in my back pocket, I don't fit. Demick |
Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 09:19 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
"Great Stuff"
Tune in tommorow... Attached image(s) |
Heeltoe914 |
Apr 20 2006, 09:24 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,135 Joined: 31-January 06 From: Tujunga Calif, Member No.: 5,506 |
I am truly sorry but WTH are you trying to hold in that seat. Your but and part of your rib cage should be more than enought for any auto-X. IMHO
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Trekkor |
Apr 20 2006, 09:28 PM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
I'm really big (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
QUOTE Ive got two seats you could have if you want to play with them. Thanks Andy, I'll let you know! KT |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 12:23 AM
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I do things... Group: Members Posts: 7,809 Joined: 2-December 03 From: Napa, Ca Member No.: 1,413 Region Association: Northern California |
first cut...
I spotted it with foam one more time. I sat in it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Pretty cool (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif) KT Attached image(s) |
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