That's a pretty good description of the "wavy" rods and their purpose.
Seats.
Melting Slicks
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From: Savannah GA
I think the rods in question are those that go through the wire loops which are stuck through the foam. They hold those loops against the foam backs, and provide the "crease" in the upholstery. The rods are also hog ringed to the seat springs keeping the cushions from moving around in use.
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Do a google search for "corvette fever seat cover install." It will take you right to the link for the article with pictures. scroll the curser over the pics for the complete instructional paragraphs/captions. Good luck.
Terry
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, Germany
this is even better then the Wilcox Describtion:
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/c...ver/index.html
Best Regards
Frank
1969/1971/2021 Coupes
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From: Port Huron MI
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Thanks Terry,
this is even better then the Wilcox Describtion:
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/c...ver/index.html
Best Regards
Frank
this is even better then the Wilcox Describtion:
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/c...ver/index.html
Best Regards
Frank
The Wilcox doc you referenced is more of a parts listing which is very thorough whereas the fever article is a step by step "how to" article. In fact they (Wilcox) even mention that it is best to seek a professional installer to perform the seat recover.
Terry
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, Germany
I started redoing the Seats today. Disassembly of the Passenger Seat :
This is where I start :
This what I have :
Buttom and Back ready for sanding and paint
This is where my parts are from :
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...1968-1969.html
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...Product_Upsell
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...roduct_Related
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...ng-pliers.aspx
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...tion-tool.aspx
I hope to finish till Sunday
Regards
Frank
This is where I start :
This what I have :
Buttom and Back ready for sanding and paint
This is where my parts are from :
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...1968-1969.html
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...Product_Upsell
http://www.ecklers.com/corvette-seat...roduct_Related
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...ng-pliers.aspx
https://www.paragoncorvette.com/p-35...tion-tool.aspx
I hope to finish till Sunday
Regards
Frank
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Team Owner
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Frank,
You CAN do it!
Don't rip anything by pulling too much, or stretching it too far.
Don't use a scissors unless you're absolutley sure you need to!
GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Alan
You CAN do it!
Don't rip anything by pulling too much, or stretching it too far.
Don't use a scissors unless you're absolutley sure you need to!
GOOD LUCK!
Regards,
Alan
Safety Car
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From: Lakeland Florida
I just finished the seats on my 72. The wavy rods were not in the seat installation kit I purchased. It had the hog rings, the S clips, 1/2", 1" and 3" clips and the long straight pieces for the seat bindings, but the wavy rods that go between the seat foam and the seats were not included.
I had to use the originals. If yours are missing then maybe a suggestion would be to call an auto reupholstery company to see if they have any for sale.
kdf
I had to use the originals. If yours are missing then maybe a suggestion would be to call an auto reupholstery company to see if they have any for sale.
kdf
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, Germany
Here are some pics of my progress and a question at the end
Not NCRS-like but I am happy with it
Included in the kit are these hooks, but maybe to less of them
Which size should be located where ?
This is the bottom of the seat
with hooks, but I think I should only make it with the second smallest hooks ?
Any help available ?
Thanks
Frank
Not NCRS-like but I am happy with it
Included in the kit are these hooks, but maybe to less of them
Which size should be located where ?
This is the bottom of the seat
with hooks, but I think I should only make it with the second smallest hooks ?
Any help available ?
Thanks
Frank
Burning Brakes
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From: Europe, Germany
I have it
The smallest ones are only for the BackSeat :
The Hook 2,3 and 4 from my pic are only for the ButtomSeat
I counted again and now I got enough. Its late here in Germany ,maybe thats the reason
The smallest ones are only for the BackSeat :
The Hook 2,3 and 4 from my pic are only for the ButtomSeat
I counted again and now I got enough. Its late here in Germany ,maybe thats the reason
Safety Car
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 4,652
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From: Lakeland Florida
hello
I think you got it right. The small hooks are for the seat back portion.
The bottom seat is tapered and the front of the seat is thicker than the back of the seat. So you will use 2 different sizes depending on how thick the seat foam is.
For the S clips on the bottom I turned the seat upside down, placed a towel on the springs and kneeled on it. This compressed the foam enough to get the S clips to clip onto the seat frame.
kdf
I think you got it right. The small hooks are for the seat back portion.
The bottom seat is tapered and the front of the seat is thicker than the back of the seat. So you will use 2 different sizes depending on how thick the seat foam is.
For the S clips on the bottom I turned the seat upside down, placed a towel on the springs and kneeled on it. This compressed the foam enough to get the S clips to clip onto the seat frame.
kdf
Team Owner
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From: Crossville TN
Just cut a piece of wire coathanger. Fold one end to make a "T" handle out of it; put a very short 120 degree bend on the other end to use as the 'hook' to catch the loose end of those clips and pull them through the foam. Then slide the 'wavy wire' through it to hold in place.
