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Modifying a stock seat, adding bolstering for track use. |
messix |
Apr 21 2006, 12:49 AM
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AKA "CLUTCH KILLER"! Group: Members Posts: 6,995 Joined: 14-April 05 From: between shit kickers and pinky lifters/ puget sound wa.north of Seattle south of Canada Member No.: 3,931 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
bolstering for the shoulders has been found to be more effective, and comfortable.
nascar guys are all swichted over, off road guys are finding it too. it doesn't beat up your ribs. who has gotten the bruises?[raising my hand.] |
Hydra |
Apr 21 2006, 04:39 AM
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Quia nominor LEO Group: Members Posts: 162 Joined: 11-December 04 Member No.: 3,261 |
Great thread trekkor!
One question remains, how did you mount the copper tubes to the seat? Good Luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif) Nick |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 10:36 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 |
The copper is fastened with pop rivets. Two on each end.
KT |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 02:15 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 |
Foam shaped to my liking, followed by the first coat of resin and glass matte.
Sanded. Ready for a final coat of resin and glass cloth. KT Attached image(s) |
nynone4 |
Apr 21 2006, 02:20 PM
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Hammer to fit. Paint to match. Group: Members Posts: 353 Joined: 20-May 03 From: East Peoria, Illinois Member No.: 713 Region Association: None |
Very Cool! Can't wait to see the finished product. You've got me thinking about modifying one my seats as well.
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Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 02:21 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 |
It is taking a little more material than I planned (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
Back to the Depot for more latex gloves, resin and glass cloth. I'm not sure how I'm going to finish it for the weekend, as the fabric store is out of brown vinyl. Maybe just padding only...We'll have to wait and see. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) What I like about this project, is the seat will have exactly the shape I want and it will fit me perfectly. Tough to find that off the shelf for under $500. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mueba.gif) KT |
jgara962 |
Apr 21 2006, 02:41 PM
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Yo, this is how I roll Group: Members Posts: 823 Joined: 5-April 05 From: Napa, CA Member No.: 3,879 Region Association: Northern California |
Looking good!
How much do you think this project will cost you? |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 03:39 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 |
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Demick |
Apr 21 2006, 03:47 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 |
Mine cost about $100 in materials (that was enough to do 2 seats, although I only completed one). Time was probably about 20 hours of labor - most of it doing the upholstry work. It was a real pain. I don't think I would do it again. #1 reason I did it instead of buying the Renegade seat was because I wanted it in brown rather than black.
BTW, Trekkor - watch out on how the size of the seat will change when you cover it with foam. It gets smaller very quickly when you add the foam. Demick |
DanT |
Apr 21 2006, 03:54 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Trekkor,
With the shoulder "wings" as wide as you have them, does the seat still slide all the way back into the back pad as before? You know how it is recessed for the shape of the seat? Just wondering....with my Corbeaus the seat would not go back as far as before. because of the shoulder wings. Looking good. |
grantsfo |
Apr 21 2006, 04:18 PM
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Arrrrhhhh! Group: Members Posts: 4,327 Joined: 16-March 03 Member No.: 433 Region Association: None |
Do they have running water? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) ...love the copper pipe.
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Aaron Cox |
Apr 21 2006, 05:54 PM
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Professional Lawn Dart Group: Retired Admin Posts: 24,541 Joined: 1-February 03 From: OC Member No.: 219 Region Association: Southern California |
looks "interesting"
and did you get the dimesnions off of sasquatch? LOL. fun project - i may have to do mine... |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 07:43 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 |
The seat does not slide all the way back. that's OK though.
I run with the seat pretty far foward. Here's the end of the show. I'm pretty tired. I don't like the color of the fabric I am using, but for $6, enh? Just getting by for now. KT Attached image(s) |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 07:49 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 |
Of course it's installed (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)
I've got an a/x this weekend. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I have to go clean up and load the car now. KT Attached image(s) |
sixnotfour |
Apr 21 2006, 08:01 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,430 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Trekkor, you the man (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif)
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J P Stein |
Apr 21 2006, 08:23 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
I like to see guys that aren't afraid to build sthuff....even Trekkor (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Nice job, too. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/clap56.gif) |
DanT |
Apr 21 2006, 08:27 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
Looks like you shouldn't be sliding around anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Probably don't need the 5 points anymore (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif) Fast work as usual Trek... Are you planning to eventually do the passenger seat as well? For ~$100 how could anyone complain. Homedepot strikes yet again. Nice Trekkor! |
Trekkor |
Apr 21 2006, 09:53 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 |
Thanks, guys.
I had fun on this project. That was part of the plan. I've been fighting some sort of flu-like crud (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon8.gif) ...Sorry it took so long. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/Jumpy.gif) Can't wait to try this out tomorrow on the course. I ran it around the Vineyard Lap™ and I must say. It's pretty good. KT |
Trekkor |
Feb 8 2007, 04:26 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 still happy...
KT |
dflesburg |
Feb 8 2007, 04:31 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,720 Joined: 6-April 04 From: Warm and Cheerful Centerville Ohio Member No.: 1,896 Region Association: None |
Done in sofa grade leather...
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