Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

The Swed · 02-12-2015, 12:46 PM

I want use a horse blanket cover the bench seat to prevent any further degradation of the exist foam. I noticed that the back of the frame has a support area with metal rods stick through the remaining vinyl. This must have had some kind of coverage when it was new. For the time being I was going to grind smooth the rods to take off the sharp edges. Is this the correct approach?

Thanks!

flashed · 02-12-2015, 01:37 PM

I have never seen a seat do that ,Im in to see what you find out from those that have been there and done that .

The Swed · 02-13-2015, 11:12 AM

Well with no input from anyone I will proceed and smooth those rods down and cover the seat tonight. I will report out on how it when complete.

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2015, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by The Swed

Well with no input from anyone I will proceed and smooth those rods down and cover the seat tonight. I will report out on how it when.

Thanks

I didn't see this post until now. I don't think I would do that. You may need those ends to re-attach the springs.... Look on the back to see where they were attached. I will check one of my seats when I go out and see if I can see anything.

LockDoc

The Swed · 02-13-2015, 11:56 AM

Good point! These rods are welded to the tube that runs the length of the back support and the foam is in front. The height of that rod to the post is about .180". If you look closely you can see the weld fillet on the rod to the tube.

Thanks

**LockDoc** · 02-13-2015, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by The Swed

Good point! These rods are welded to the tube that runs the length of the back support and the foam is in front. The height of that rod to the post is about .180". If you look closely you can see the weld fillet on the rod to the tube.

Thanks

If that's the case then I can't see why you would need them. I have never seen that happen either. I get the feeling someone screwed up when putting the seat together. Grind away!!!!..

LockDoc

The Swed · 02-13-2015, 12:15 PM

I agree, thanks Doc.

flashed · 02-13-2015, 01:05 PM

Keep us posted on this and let us know how it turns out .

flashed · 02-13-2015, 01:07 PM

And just a suggestion going forward ,if you dont get a response to a question ,just take your post back to the top of the page so folks like LocDoc will see it .
TTT

jimbosprint · 02-13-2015, 01:56 PM

I was told it's a good idea to round them off when re-covering the seat.

The Swed · 02-13-2015, 01:58 PM

Thanks Flashed I'm new here so I appreciate the heads up.

The Swed · 02-13-2015, 02:00 PM

Thanks Jimbosprint!

The Swed · 03-05-2015, 12:00 PM

Update... I haven't tied down the seat cover yet and I will have the seat completely redone when in a year or so. To many another things needed like brakes and transmission repair. I did grind down the rods and it appears to be a nonissue now. Thanks for the help. BTW I did insulate the floor while the seat and tank are out.

flashed · 03-05-2015, 01:06 PM

Looking better there .

The Swed · 03-05-2015, 01:30 PM

Thanks

The Swed · 05-02-2016, 03:04 PM

Installed! Life is good!

flashed · 05-02-2016, 09:18 PM

Seat looks really good .

**LockDoc** · 05-03-2016, 11:13 AM

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That should last for quite a while. Looks great!

LockDoc

02-12-2015, 12:46 PM	#1
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. I want use a horse blanket cover the bench seat to prevent any further degradation of the exist foam. I noticed that the back of the frame has a support area with metal rods stick through the remaining vinyl. This must have had some kind of coverage when it was new. For the time being I was going to grind smooth the rods to take off the sharp edges. Is this the correct approach? Thanks! Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

02-12-2015, 01:37 PM	#2
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. I have never seen a seat do that ,Im in to see what you find out from those that have been there and done that .

02-13-2015, 11:12 AM	#3
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Well with no input from anyone I will proceed and smooth those rods down and cover the seat tonight. I will report out on how it when complete. Thanks __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops Last edited by The Swed; 02-13-2015 at 11:48 AM.

02-13-2015, 11:56 AM	#5
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Good point! These rods are welded to the tube that runs the length of the back support and the foam is in front. The height of that rod to the post is about .180". If you look closely you can see the weld fillet on the rod to the tube. Thanks __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

02-13-2015, 12:15 PM	#7
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. I agree, thanks Doc. __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

02-13-2015, 01:05 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Keep us posted on this and let us know how it turns out .

02-13-2015, 01:07 PM	#9
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. And just a suggestion going forward ,if you dont get a response to a question ,just take your post back to the top of the page so folks like LocDoc will see it . TTT

02-13-2015, 01:56 PM	#10
jimbosprint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Chico, California Posts: 951	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. I was told it's a good idea to round them off when re-covering the seat. Attached Images __________________ '72 Chevrolet K10 Cheyenne '72 Chevrolet C20 Deluxe (sold)

02-13-2015, 01:58 PM	#11
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Thanks Flashed I'm new here so I appreciate the heads up. __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

02-13-2015, 02:00 PM	#12
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Thanks Jimbosprint! __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

03-05-2015, 12:00 PM	#13
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Update... I haven't tied down the seat cover yet and I will have the seat completely redone when in a year or so. To many another things needed like brakes and transmission repair. I did grind down the rods and it appears to be a nonissue now. Thanks for the help. BTW I did insulate the floor while the seat and tank are out. Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

03-05-2015, 01:06 PM	#14
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Looking better there .

03-05-2015, 01:30 PM	#15
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Thanks __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

05-02-2016, 03:04 PM	#16
The Swed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: West Haven, Utah Posts: 135	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Installed! Life is good! Attached Images __________________ 1970 C20 350/TH350, LB God Bless our Troops

05-02-2016, 09:18 PM	#17
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. Seat looks really good .



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05-03-2016, 11:13 AM	#18
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,771	Re: Bench seat question, rods sticking through the vinyl. - That should last for quite a while. Looks great! LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

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