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ljbear · 12-23-2003, 08:57 PM

Here's the question of the day;

What is this thing called? Where can I get more?

This came out of a 72 Bucket seat and is used to pull the fabric cover down to conform to the shape of the foam. They are a little over two inches long and are made of a spring steel. I stopped by a couple of upholstery shop nearby and they don't have them or know their name. They suggested tying the cover down with string, but I'd prefer using this clip as it was designed. I only need a dozen or so and don't have any idea where to get them. Anyone know what they are or where I can get some? Thanks

Larry

ozarkhippie · 12-23-2003, 09:00 PM

I wonder if a bench seat uses them also. I don't have my trucks here or I would look for you.

**old Rusty C10** · 12-23-2003, 09:06 PM

try LMC they call em hog rings and they sell kits with the rings and the pliers to install em

ljbear · 12-23-2003, 09:10 PM

I looked through the LMC catalog and they do have kits, but I don't think they include these. The hog rings are only about 3/4" wide and more oval shaped until closed.

gonebad2 · 12-23-2003, 10:43 PM

Those aren't hog rings. Those are listing wires. Here's a link http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/leather.htm They can be easily found in different lengths so you can duplicate the originals and make some up yourself. Hogrings are a "C" shaped piece of steel with sharp points. Use them to attach the foam to the listing wires or seat covers. Get a good pair of hogring pliers. Regular pliers don't work worth a damn. The angled kind are best. Check the Mac or Snap On website.

724x4a/cchevy · 12-23-2003, 10:47 PM

Why dont you just try to make one out of some wire? It looks pretty strait forward.? Just thought i would help

gonebad2 · 12-23-2003, 11:13 PM

Regular wire bends and doesn't return to it's original straight shape. They are made of spring steel. These help the covers and foam retain their original shape.

Sweet72 · 12-23-2003, 11:22 PM

Easy to make from some music wire found in hobby stores. Music wire is high carbon "spring steel" and is difficult to bend unless you anneal it. Heat red hot with propane torch and allow to cool slowly, bend to shape and re-harden by heating cherry red again and quench in warm water. Might be worth the .50 cents and a few minutes work for only a dozen of these listing wires.
-Sam

1970blazin · 12-24-2003, 12:14 AM

Wish I had seen this post before I threw all of mine away!!!

I got my seats recovered and the upholstery guy used string instead of the original wires like those. I thought they were useless and tossed them ---sorry! Good Luck!

Tuck · 12-24-2003, 06:32 AM

My corvette covers used them, Any good corvette restoration shop sells them.

When I looked for them around here I was told to use a coat hanger and make them. Thats what I did.

Huck · 12-24-2003, 11:13 AM

I believe these wire clips are unique to the bucket seats where you have seems that need to be pulled down. they need to have give and take so when your big butt plops down, the clips don't bind off or push up to cause problems. Heavy duty cord/string works well but need to be tied down correctly with even tension to get the right affect. You also want to sand/smooth out the heavy wire it attaches to. I've used fishing fly line as it is strong, braded and resilient. Mono or spider wire line will not work.
Even using the correct clips, you need to have different lengths to ensure correct tension on the cover.

spencra · 12-24-2003, 12:11 PM

As usual you guys always come through. Another link to add to my favorites.

12-23-2003, 08:57 PM	#1
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	What is this thing called? Here's the question of the day; What is this thing called? Where can I get more? This came out of a 72 Bucket seat and is used to pull the fabric cover down to conform to the shape of the foam. They are a little over two inches long and are made of a spring steel. I stopped by a couple of upholstery shop nearby and they don't have them or know their name. They suggested tying the cover down with string, but I'd prefer using this clip as it was designed. I only need a dozen or so and don't have any idea where to get them. Anyone know what they are or where I can get some? Thanks Larry Attached Images __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

12-23-2003, 09:00 PM	#2
ozarkhippie Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Eureka Springs AR Posts: 494	I wonder if a bench seat uses them also. I don't have my trucks here or I would look for you. __________________ Buy Sale or Trade 71 3/4 4x4 72 1/2 ton cheyenne 4x4

12-23-2003, 09:06 PM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,293	try LMC they call em hog rings and they sell kits with the rings and the pliers to install em __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

12-23-2003, 09:10 PM	#4
ljbear Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Emmett, Idaho Posts: 858	I looked through the LMC catalog and they do have kits, but I don't think they include these. The hog rings are only about 3/4" wide and more oval shaped until closed. __________________ Larry 72 Chevy SWB 4x4 71 Chevy SWB 4x4 My Work Truck "Don't confuse enthusiasm with capability"

12-23-2003, 10:43 PM	#5
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Those aren't hog rings. Those are listing wires. Here's a link http://www.interiorsbyshannon.com/leather.htm They can be easily found in different lengths so you can duplicate the originals and make some up yourself. Hogrings are a "C" shaped piece of steel with sharp points. Use them to attach the foam to the listing wires or seat covers. Get a good pair of hogring pliers. Regular pliers don't work worth a damn. The angled kind are best. Check the Mac or Snap On website. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

12-23-2003, 10:47 PM	#6
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	Why dont you just try to make one out of some wire? It looks pretty strait forward.? Just thought i would help __________________ My LED Website My Photobucket Album of LED's Ask me about hand-made custom L.E.D brake and reverse lights. <- LINK I also do LED: -Third Brake/Cargo -Brake (truck and burb) -Reverse (truck and burb) -67-68 Front Turn Signals -69-70 Front Turn Signals -71-72 Front Turn Signals -GMC Front Turn Signals I can also do custom lights for other vehicles....i did a set for a AMC Gremlin once Norwood Survivor

12-23-2003, 11:13 PM	#7
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Regular wire bends and doesn't return to it's original straight shape. They are made of spring steel. These help the covers and foam retain their original shape. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

12-23-2003, 11:22 PM	#8
Sweet72 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 1,534	Easy to make from some music wire found in hobby stores. Music wire is high carbon "spring steel" and is difficult to bend unless you anneal it. Heat red hot with propane torch and allow to cool slowly, bend to shape and re-harden by heating cherry red again and quench in warm water. Might be worth the .50 cents and a few minutes work for only a dozen of these listing wires. -Sam __________________ '72 GMC SWB C1500 Custom, frame-off in progress. 383 SBC, 9:1CR, Comp Cams XE262H, Scat internal balanced crank, Eagle SIR 6" rods, Keith Black dish pistons, Dart Iron Eagle 72/180 heads, Weiand Stealth intake, Stewart stage I water pump, Holley 4bbl vac sec, TH350 with B&M Shift Improver Kit. 12 bolt positraction.

12-24-2003, 12:14 AM	#9
1970blazin Blazerless:-( Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Olympia WA Posts: 1,612	Wish I had seen this post before I threw all of mine away!!! I got my seats recovered and the upholstery guy used string instead of the original wires like those. I thought they were useless and tossed them ---sorry! Good Luck! __________________ 1970blazin 1970 CST Blazer-Orig. Dark Blue-SOLD Progress Pics of Blazer for sale

12-24-2003, 06:32 AM	#10
Tuck Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: pell city,AL Posts: 263	My corvette covers used them, Any good corvette restoration shop sells them. When I looked for them around here I was told to use a coat hanger and make them. Thats what I did.

12-24-2003, 11:13 AM	#11
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	I believe these wire clips are unique to the bucket seats where you have seems that need to be pulled down. they need to have give and take so when your big butt plops down, the clips don't bind off or push up to cause problems. Heavy duty cord/string works well but need to be tied down correctly with even tension to get the right affect. You also want to sand/smooth out the heavy wire it attaches to. I've used fishing fly line as it is strong, braded and resilient. Mono or spider wire line will not work. Even using the correct clips, you need to have different lengths to ensure correct tension on the cover.

12-24-2003, 12:11 PM	#12
spencra This, is my BOOMSTICK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Berlin, CT Posts: 1,310	As usual you guys always come through. Another link to add to my favorites. __________________ Larry Got rid of my projects for now. 1980 Jeep CJ7 1998 Nissan Sentra (my car) 2001 Toyota Sienna (wife's, of course)



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