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Topic: Re-upholstering seats
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FASTFORD
Gearhead Posts: 105
From: USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 02:23 PM
   
I'm about to send my seats to an upholstery shop for them to be recovered...before I do, does anybody have suggestions on where or where not to get the upholstery from? Any other things that should be considered before this is done?
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 02:43 PM
What kind of ride do you have? I have redone pony low backs my self with a kit from Mustangs plus... do your self a favor and buy the foam..
They are really not that hard.
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 02:45 PM
I mean if i can do it any one can...
Rene
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 872
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 03:03 PM
If you buy a kit, you can do them yourself. As for the kits, I have not seen a bad one, but there are people here that wouls know better than I.
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PONYMAN
Gearhead Posts: 349
From: Ardmore, Ok. USA
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 12-16-2002 04:52 PM
My kit from TMI was really nice. Get the seat foams. I didn't the first time, and they really made a difference in the way the seats looked the second time when I replaced the foams also.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18590
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-16-2002 05:22 PM
Yet one more vote for do it yourself. 
I helped my pops inlaw redo his seat in his 55 Ford P/U.We cut our own foam but got a kit for the cover.It was alittle bit of work but not hard.
If you cant or dont want to.I'd talk to some local car guys and see where they get they seats done.
I'd rather deal with some one in my town,rather then send them out of the state.SCOOP ------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 07:24 PM
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Originally posted by PONYMAN:
My kit from TMI was really nice. Get the seat foams. I didn't the first time, and they really made a difference in the way the seats looked the second time when I replaced the foams also.
The foam makes all the diffrence.
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1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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66bluefb
Gearhead Posts: 500
From: Okla.City,Okla.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 07:25 PM
I bought my upholstery from NPD and I`m pleased with the way they look. Like everyone has said buy the foam. I did it myself too and they look like an upholstery shop did them. They are not easy but its not hard either. Tony------------------
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86-302 HO bored .030 over crank .010 under
B-303 cam ,harland sharp roller rockers
performer rpm intake, 625 carter
66-289 heads, ported with 160-194 valves, 3 angle valve job
4 speed toploader
pony seats
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rm302 boss
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Austin Texas
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 07:28 PM
Oh, i have one suggestion buy a good set of hog ring pliers from east wood or some one you will thank me. The short ones that come with the kit will leave you in for arm pain for days...
Rene------------------
1970 Boss 302
1990 Taurus SHO
1985 Mustang GT 351W
1995 Land rover Disco
1980 Triumph Spitfire (auto-X car)
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 899
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 09:52 PM
If you are going to install repop covers, definately do it yourself. It is really quite easy if you pay attention and take your time. A first timer can always get excellent results! Good Luck!
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BLstangin
Gearhead Posts: 765
From: St. James, MN
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 12-16-2002 10:44 PM
Do it yourself. My dad and I did the ones in my 70 coupe and they look professionally done. My dad helped me with the back seat and the driver's seat. Then he told me to to the passenger seat myself and he would watch to make sure I did it right and in case I needed help. I did it myself and it looks as good as the others. I was only 16 at the time and am now 17. I did have a few slight wrinkles when my dad and I first did them, but they come out with time from the heat and cool cycle. Remember if it doesn't come out right, you can always cut the hog rings and play with it until it looks good. I had to cut one or two to get mine right. Brandon.
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 832
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 12-18-2002 08:25 PM
I went the other route and paid for the local Mustang Shop to redo mine. They are done rather well, but after what I ended up spending I'd set aside a few cold, days during the winter and learn to do it myself in the garage!
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