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72c20customcamper · 01-16-2023, 01:30 PM

Took my seat apart on my 68 stepper . Got a little excited seeing the original under the recover . Back is in great shape but the seat bottom must have been ripped so they cut out the damage but on the bright side the foam is perfect . And I look at the replacement and it’s the right color but wrong . The original was embossed the new one is pleated. Not a big deal since I’m going to add carpet instead of the rubber mat. The red is because I set up my canopy in my barn . Able to heat it and not worry about snow load .

72c20customcamper · 01-16-2023, 03:45 PM

Going to need some foam .Seat skin is way to loose on it I used the original little clips to hold it temporarily into the frame .

**Grumpy old man** · 01-16-2023, 04:40 PM

Go to joann fabrics and get some Dacron/ polyester padding , Allow it to roll over the edges , You can use a hair dryer / heat gun on the low setting to help ease wrinkles , Don't over heat the vinyl . if it's too hot to hold your hand in the heat it's too hot for the vinyl

https://www.joann.com/fairfield-30x1...SABEgKH0PD_BwE

72c20customcamper · 01-16-2023, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Go to joann fabrics and get some Dacron/ polyester padding , Allow it to roll over the edges , You can use a hair dryer / heat gun on the low setting to help ease wrinkles , Don't over heat the vinyl . if it's too hot to hold your hand in the heat it's too hot for the vinyl

https://www.joann.com/fairfield-30x1...SABEgKH0PD_BwE

Thanks . Was thinking some high density foam but that may be too much even at 3/8 thick . I use a heat gun at the lowest setting even then I move fast over the vinyl

72c20customcamper · 01-16-2023, 06:08 PM

Need to fix this support spring too .

**Steeveedee** · 01-16-2023, 06:26 PM

I found the proper thickness spring wire at a hobby shop in 3 foot pieces and hand bent the new springs. Mine were the ones on the edge of the seat. I think it is 3/16". Real fun to bend.

72c20customcamper · 01-16-2023, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

I found the proper thickness spring wire at a hobby shop in 3 foot pieces and hand bent the new springs. Mine were the ones on the edge of the seat. I think it is 3/16". Real fun to bend.

That’s the spring the broke just one on the drivers side

**Lost in the 60's** · 01-17-2023, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Thanks . Was thinking some high density foam but that may be too much even at 3/8 thick . I use a heat gun at the lowest setting even then I move fast over the vinyl

A hair dryer on high is safer than a heat gun on low. Takes a little longer, but won't overheat the vinyl.

01-16-2023, 01:30 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Well that’s disappointing ! Took my seat apart on my 68 stepper . Got a little excited seeing the original under the recover . Back is in great shape but the seat bottom must have been ripped so they cut out the damage but on the bright side the foam is perfect . And I look at the replacement and it’s the right color but wrong . The original was embossed the new one is pleated. Not a big deal since I’m going to add carpet instead of the rubber mat. The red is because I set up my canopy in my barn . Able to heat it and not worry about snow load . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary. Last edited by 72c20customcamper; 01-16-2023 at 01:36 PM.

01-16-2023, 03:45 PM	#2
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Well that’s disappointing ! Going to need some foam .Seat skin is way to loose on it I used the original little clips to hold it temporarily into the frame . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-16-2023, 04:40 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Well that’s disappointing ! Go to joann fabrics and get some Dacron/ polyester padding , Allow it to roll over the edges , You can use a hair dryer / heat gun on the low setting to help ease wrinkles , Don't over heat the vinyl . if it's too hot to hold your hand in the heat it's too hot for the vinyl https://www.joann.com/fairfield-30x1...SABEgKH0PD_BwE __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

01-16-2023, 06:08 PM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,716	Re: Well that’s disappointing ! Need to fix this support spring too . Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-16-2023, 06:26 PM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,676	Re: Well that’s disappointing ! I found the proper thickness spring wire at a hobby shop in 3 foot pieces and hand bent the new springs. Mine were the ones on the edge of the seat. I think it is 3/16". Real fun to bend. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA



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