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Botietruck · 08-06-2008, 05:28 PM

Thanks for the comments! The pic makes it look closer to the seat than it really is. As far as the tilt goes, I would need a manual tilt column, you know the ones I'm talking about, they're as rare as hen's teeth. LOL.

bw4sale, I did the seat myself, I took the center passenger springs from a donor seat and replaced about 12 springs on the driver side. Installed 4 of the end spring replacements that LMC sells. I lined the back of both cushions with burlap...used the 3M upholstery glue, and then added a 1" piece of super dense foam on the top side of the seat cushion..used the same glue on that piece as well. That really made a nice firm seat. I can post pics later. Also used an old article from Classic Trucks as a reference.

08-06-2008, 05:28 PM	#15
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: Seat is done! I need a tilt!! more pics Thanks for the comments! The pic makes it look closer to the seat than it really is. As far as the tilt goes, I would need a manual tilt column, you know the ones I'm talking about, they're as rare as hen's teeth. LOL. bw4sale, I did the seat myself, I took the center passenger springs from a donor seat and replaced about 12 springs on the driver side. Installed 4 of the end spring replacements that LMC sells. I lined the back of both cushions with burlap...used the 3M upholstery glue, and then added a 1" piece of super dense foam on the top side of the seat cushion..used the same glue on that piece as well. That really made a nice firm seat. I can post pics later. Also used an old article from Classic Trucks as a reference. __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!