Seat help !!!
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Instructor
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Seat help !!!
Just surrendered to my seats
....trying to mount the new cushions in the shell (81) for over an hour, not even close ...anyone have THE SECRET to this ??? There has to be a technique ...
Thanks
Neal
....trying to mount the new cushions in the shell (81) for over an hour, not even close ...anyone have THE SECRET to this ??? There has to be a technique ...Thanks
Neal
Burning Brakes
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From: No Prov RI
yes ...mounting them can be a pain 
the easiest way is with a 10'' or so long screw driver with a notch cut in it. it also helps to tape up the sides of the shells so you dont scratch the paint when using the screw driver.
it takes patiance and helps to have an extra pair of hands to hold the cushion to pull/push on it at the same time 
Hammadown
the easiest way is with a 10'' or so long screw driver with a notch cut in it. it also helps to tape up the sides of the shells so you dont scratch the paint when using the screw driver. it takes patiance and helps to have an extra pair of hands to hold the cushion to pull/push on it at the same time Hammadown
Racer
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From: Niceville Fl
Yup, long tool of some sort, When we did the new seat covers in my GFs 82, it was a pain, but we used a long screwdriver and a lot of patience to pop the springs/clips/enemy (call them what you will) into place.
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Thanks guys ...going to ruin another screwdriver tom. ..BTW one of the vendors , Wilcox ,I think says that some foam might have to be cut away for installation ...did you have to trim the foam ??
Team Owner
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Bottoms are slip fit and catch the wire clips rather easily. Backs are more of a PITA. A notch cut in a big screw driver helps considerably. My technique is to seat the wires in the clips on the side farthest from me, then use the screw driver to fit the wires into the clips on the side closest to me.
It's a little spooky using sharp pointy things around upholstery, so I take it slow.
The AIM has a diagram which helps to give an idea of how the installation is supposed to go.
It's a little spooky using sharp pointy things around upholstery, so I take it slow.
The AIM has a diagram which helps to give an idea of how the installation is supposed to go.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
You shouldn't need to cut the foam to install the covers to the frame. I don't know if this picture will help you but they really are snug when installed new.
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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No problem.. part if the install issue is knowing which way the clips face.. and hook.. It's a bear getting new covers to hook. On my old 79 I never hooked the bottoms.. I would alternate them from driver to passenger side to keep the wear even..