Information on Seat Cover Installation

[Ptjsk]

Anybody know of any tutorials, or step by step videos of how to install new foam and seat covers onto the bucket seats?

I've searched and have yet to find anything for this generation of seats.

Thanks in advance,

Pat

[hemi43]

The best way to learn is to do it yourself. The Blazer seats are about the easiest to redo especially utility buckets. All you need is a pair of hog ring pliers and a bunch of hog rings.
You cut all the original hog rings, remove the original seat cover and reverse the procedure using a new cover and hog rings. That's it!!

[CamTra]

Originally Posted by hemi43

The best way to learn is to do it yourself. The Blazer seats are about the easiest to redo especially utility buckets. All you need is a pair of hog ring pliers and a bunch of hog rings.
You cut all the original hog rings, remove the original seat cover and reverse the procedure using a new cover and hog rings. That's it!!

Man you make that sound so easy I may try it myself!! LOL

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by hemi43

The best way to learn is to do it yourself. The Blazer seats are about the easiest to redo especially utility buckets. All you need is a pair of hog ring pliers and a bunch of hog rings.
You cut all the original hog rings, remove the original seat cover and reverse the procedure using a new cover and hog rings. That's it!!

Thanks! That's what I planned on doing, but thought there may be a tutorial as there are for several other seats.

I guess I'll just do it as I have several other tasks. I figure the least I can do is to try it. If I screw it up, then I'll pay somebody to do it.

Pat

[SeventyOne]

just buy yourself a nice pair of HR Pliers...you're gonna be using the tool a lot and might as well make it comfortable.

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

just buy yourself a nice pair of HR Pliers...you're gonna be using the tool a lot and might as well make it comfortable.

Fortunately, I found a good "old' pair at an estate sale a few months ago. I hope to be putting them to work soon.

Pat

[SeventyOne]

FWIW I know nothing of upholstering and felt confident enough removing several hog rings from my re-upholstered rear seat to be able peel back the vinyl and install my redone seat belts, then put the material back in place and reinstall new rings.

I'm sure you'll be fine!

[DeadheadNM]

The oem foam was molded about the springs and is a bear to remove. If replacing foam might as well blast and paint or powder coat the frame and springs and be prepared for broken spring replacement as needed. How are the plastic seat backs?

[Ptjsk]

Originally Posted by SeventyOne

FWIW I know nothing of upholstering and felt confident enough removing several hog rings from my re-upholstered rear seat to be able peel back the vinyl and install my redone seat belts, then put the material back in place and reinstall new rings.

I'm sure you'll be fine!

Thanks Bud! I've been doing quite a bit of work on several projects, and they have all turned out pretty darn good. I did my own headliner in my '55 Nomad (at the discouragement of many), and it turned out great! I just took my time and didn't rush things.

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

The oem foam was molded about the springs and is a bear to remove. If replacing foam might as well blast and paint or powder coat the frame and springs and be prepared for broken spring replacement as needed. How are the plastic seat backs?

The plastic seat backs are in great shape. I will need to paint them, but they actually look real good.

Also, ordered the new foam for both backs and bottoms of both seats. Hopefully that will help too.

When removing the oem foam, I'm thinking I can just torch off the small remaining pieces that may stick to the frame.

Thanks,

Pat

[simicrintz]

Originally Posted by Ptjsk

I figure the least I can do is to try it. If I screw it up, then I'll pay somebody to do it.
Pat

While not exactly the same, I did just this on a new seat cover on an old 3 wheeler that I am redoing. Upholstery shops wanted $75 to put it on and I just couldn't see it being that hard, and I also figured I could always have them do it in the end if I failed. Turned out perfect!

Take your time and I am sure you will have great results as well!