03-08-2017, 08:31 PM | #1 |
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1966 Seat question
I just sent my 1966 front seat in for reupholster. They just called and it has 2 broken springs in the lower seat cushion. Has anyone ever attempted to change a spring from another seat? Looks like a real project. Any other ideas?
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03-08-2017, 08:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: 1966 Seat question
I have welded some and pulled some from a donor seat and replaced them. Was not to bad a job. I had to weld a couple on the drivers side on my 66.
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03-08-2017, 09:47 PM | #3 |
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Re: 1966 Seat question
I would think that an upholstery shop would have something that would work AND have the experience and knowledge how to do it!
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03-16-2017, 10:10 AM | #4 |
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Re: 1966 Seat question
Stopped by upholstery shop yesterday. They figured it out!! Should have my seats back by end of week.
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03-16-2017, 12:02 PM | #5 |
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Re: 1966 Seat question
Lots of upholstery shops use a bridge piece over the broken springs instead of replacing them and that is not a long term solution. Replacing the spring is the way to go I have had to rip old junk frames apart to get the pieces . Having broken springs is a real common thing in these trucks ...They have seen alot of action over the years
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