Chazde3's '68 Vette Project
09-09-2018, 01:31 PM
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Thanks Roger! I don't think there is really anything to do differently. I had a terrible time getting to seat back cover rolled over the back of the seat. I had heard it would be bad, but I spent probably an hour trying to get it stretched over the top of the seat and felt like I was going to rip the cover the whole time.Maybe a little more glue on the back piece of foam and I now know the proper spot to cut the portion out for the seat belt cutouts in the foam. The first seat had them cut a little too high.
Thanks David! I am curious if the 8-10 hour estimate includes tear down and cleaning the frames as well. If that figure does, I think that time is very accurate into what I have into the seats. Not a job I am looking forward to anytime soon again, but I would likely do them myself again if needed, The other seat will likely be done next week now since I am missing wire clips and waiting on replacements from Paragon. This weekend I will be manning a booth at the Woods-N-Water News outdoor weekend for Brenton USA. Nothing like showing off the finest AR hunting rifles you can buy to thousands of people. But, I will be bringing my knee cart just in case.
Thanks Roger! I don't think there is really anything to do differently. I had a terrible time getting to seat back cover rolled over the back of the seat. I had heard it would be bad, but I spent probably an hour trying to get it stretched over the top of the seat and felt like I was going to rip the cover the whole time.Maybe a little more glue on the back piece of foam and I now know the proper spot to cut the portion out for the seat belt cutouts in the foam. The first seat had them cut a little too high.
Thanks David! I am curious if the 8-10 hour estimate includes tear down and cleaning the frames as well. If that figure does, I think that time is very accurate into what I have into the seats. Not a job I am looking forward to anytime soon again, but I would likely do them myself again if needed, The other seat will likely be done next week now since I am missing wire clips and waiting on replacements from Paragon. This weekend I will be manning a booth at the Woods-N-Water News outdoor weekend for Brenton USA. Nothing like showing off the finest AR hunting rifles you can buy to thousands of people. But, I will be bringing my knee cart just in case.
09-21-2018, 09:48 AM
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Finally got the replacement clips in from Paragon after a nearly 2 week wait due to some miscommunication. The second seat went a lot faster than the first one. I was able to get the majority of the seat done in one evening after work, but ran out of hog rings and had to buy more at a farm supply store. Had issues with the area around the shoulder belt trim on this seat as well, oh well. They still look great for an amateur job. I took lots of pictures and will post a thread on how to do the covers later.
Tossed one in the drivers seat of the car to see how they look and to be able to sit in the seat for the first time in 5 years.
A couple of observations from that. There is some interference with the back corner of the seat and the roll bar. The seat foam sits nice and high like expected, that coupled with my thick thighs and I will be running a smaller diameter steering wheel like dad did. I would run the exact same one, but the wheel is very tacky.
Tossed one in the drivers seat of the car to see how they look and to be able to sit in the seat for the first time in 5 years.
A couple of observations from that. There is some interference with the back corner of the seat and the roll bar. The seat foam sits nice and high like expected, that coupled with my thick thighs and I will be running a smaller diameter steering wheel like dad did. I would run the exact same one, but the wheel is very tacky.
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09-21-2018, 09:48 PM
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Chuck - Those seats look as good as factory! And what a shame to cover those beautiful frames! Good job my friend! And SON! You sell AR (MSR)?? Why did I not know this?? We need to talk! Keep up the good work man!
09-22-2018, 03:49 AM
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Chuck I forgot to ask you if you used or needed any special tools for the seats. I think they came out very well. Nice job!
09-22-2018, 07:01 AM
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Safety Car
I recently did my seats with new foam, and the "leather-like" covers. Like you said, it was a real challenge getting them to slip over the top, but that trim piece was the WORST part of the whole job! Mine look a lot like yours(except in black)…. so I guess we did alright! 
09-22-2018, 07:52 PM
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I recently did my seats with new foam, and the "leather-like" covers. Like you said, it was a real challenge getting them to slip over the top, but that trim piece was the WORST part of the whole job! Mine look a lot like yours(except in black)…. so I guess we did alright!
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09-24-2018, 03:44 PM
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So Friday night I drove an hour and a half to pick up a set of electric window doors from someone parting out their '76 coupe project. They are in excellent condition other than the paint. I was able to get them installed yesterday, but need to do some adjusting to get them to fit better. Will also need to add the necessary wiring needed.
Also cleaned up the Pontiac steering wheel dad had been using and installed it. I think it will need to be wrapped in leather eventually though.
Also cleaned up the Pontiac steering wheel dad had been using and installed it. I think it will need to be wrapped in leather eventually though.
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10-13-2018, 09:37 AM
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FYI, That is an Oldsmobile Sport steering wheel not Pontiac. Wheel Assembly You need the plunger, horn contact and button.
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10-13-2018, 10:59 AM
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FYI, That is an Oldsmobile Sport steering wheel not Pontiac. Wheel Assembly You need the plunger, horn contact and button.
10-13-2018, 12:09 PM
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Hey Chuck, thanks for the bump on facebook!
10-17-2018, 04:40 PM
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It is amazing how many pictures you can accumulate during a build.
Keep the progress updates coming Chuck.
Looking good.
David
11-09-2018, 03:30 PM
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Haven't put much work into the car lately. I did have it fired up the other night in the garage. It was good to hear the beast running. I am working on getting my tiny garage cleaned up some to make working on the car a little bit easier/nicer, but since winter is hitting the garage is starting to cool off pretty quickly. I am debating adding a ventless natural gas heater along one wall.
11-09-2018, 06:07 PM
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Thanks David!
Haven't put much work into the car lately. I did have it fired up the other night in the garage. It was good to hear the beast running. I am working on getting my tiny garage cleaned up some to make working on the car a little bit easier/nicer, but since winter is hitting the garage is starting to cool off pretty quickly. I am debating adding a ventless natural gas heater along one wall.
Haven't put much work into the car lately. I did have it fired up the other night in the garage. It was good to hear the beast running. I am working on getting my tiny garage cleaned up some to make working on the car a little bit easier/nicer, but since winter is hitting the garage is starting to cool off pretty quickly. I am debating adding a ventless natural gas heater along one wall.
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11-11-2018, 04:32 PM
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Thanks David!
Haven't put much work into the car lately. I did have it fired up the other night in the garage. It was good to hear the beast running. I am working on getting my tiny garage cleaned up some to make working on the car a little bit easier/nicer, but since winter is hitting the garage is starting to cool off pretty quickly. I am debating adding a ventless natural gas heater along one wall.
Haven't put much work into the car lately. I did have it fired up the other night in the garage. It was good to hear the beast running. I am working on getting my tiny garage cleaned up some to make working on the car a little bit easier/nicer, but since winter is hitting the garage is starting to cool off pretty quickly. I am debating adding a ventless natural gas heater along one wall.
11-12-2018, 04:58 PM
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So I have some electrical gremlins to work out apparently. I decided to test out the headlights/dash lights. I need to get new bulbs to really test this, but one high beam was working correctly, but only if I wiggled the floor dimmer switch, so I think that switch is bad. No dash lights were working at all. I checked and I had 2 blown fuses, the CTSY/CLK fuse blows instantly when trying to replace it which is not cool. I will have to poke around and see if a wire is hitting the sound deadener somewhere. I hate wiring.
11-12-2018, 10:01 PM
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Does anyone make a "fuse light"? It would temporarily replace a fuse. It would stay lit until the shorted wire is moved/wiggled enough to cause the fuse-light to go out.
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11-13-2018, 05:36 AM
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That seems like a handy dandy tool to have!
11-13-2018, 10:06 AM
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The new dimmer switch and headlight bulbs did the trick. The headlights are working properly now. I am just waiting for the passenger side bulbs to come into the auto parts store later today. An added bonus was that the Sylvania replacement bulbs, although not having the glass nipple at the back like original bulbs, did have a clear spot that gives enough light for the fiber optic system to register. Pretty cool to see that working.
I couldn't track the rest of the issues I was having yet unfortunately. I may have to look into a tester like what was posted a couple posts up. I found the little 5 amp instrument panel fuse blown as well. I replaced that and it didn't blow again, but the dash lights still weren't working. One thing I find odd is that if I short the driver's side courtesy lamp switch wires together like the door is open the footwell lights will come on. I would have assumed these wouldn't work with the courtesy fuse blown.
I couldn't track the rest of the issues I was having yet unfortunately. I may have to look into a tester like what was posted a couple posts up. I found the little 5 amp instrument panel fuse blown as well. I replaced that and it didn't blow again, but the dash lights still weren't working. One thing I find odd is that if I short the driver's side courtesy lamp switch wires together like the door is open the footwell lights will come on. I would have assumed these wouldn't work with the courtesy fuse blown.