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[forrestkhaag]

I am looking for a pair of very good black seats and rails for my 71 in the Scottsdale / Phoenix / Flagstaff area that I can see in person and pick up. Shipping costs usually kill any good deal and i could use the drive for recreation in any case. Another option is a pair of really good cores for rework by others / but I will need the rails in any case.



Pm if any are around in need of being sold to a retired fixed income person on a meager 914 fix-it budget....... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[forrestkhaag]

I really like the plaid combo / nice work.

any special skills or tools required? ring pliers, sewing, etc?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[mepstein]

I really like the plaid combo / nice work.

any special skills or tools required? ring pliers, sewing, etc?? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

Time and patience. I used small zip ties instead of metal rings. I sewed the cardboard to the back piece but many just use glue. I used brush on weldwood gel contact cement. $12/qt on amazon. I’m doing another set in houndstooth and I’ll use that glue again. It was perfect. If I had used spray on glue, it would have been a mess. I always let the glue dry completely before bonding the materials and used at least two coats on the vinyl and foam. I’ve never done upholstery before but I’m convinced the trick when you are new to it is take your time. Don’t try to get it done in a day or a weekend. Take as much time as you need and walk away if you get frustrated. Keep all the old material until you are done. Every little part. You reuse some parts and some of the old upholstery is helpful to see how it goes together. You get more stretch from the vinyl when it’s hot and rid of wrinkles with a heat gun but go careful with the heat.
I tried to do this a year ago with a really trashed set of cores. It can be done but starting with a decent set makes it a lot easier.