I too have about dozen or so but I think they are in the car, which is in the shop getting an LS6 transplant...If you need them, PM me and I can get them by the end of the week.

 

 

When i did mine, I replaced the foam too. Took about nine hours for both seats.

 

thank you for your generosity! i'll PM you guys with my info.

 

divulging via PM.

 

It's gonna look goooood!

I need to do mine one of these days but man the covers are expensive!

Thanks,Matt

 

these ones were actually pretty reasonable.

 

a question regarding the foam; which piece is typically the most worn? i imagine it's the seat cushion piece.

how were the other foam pieces for those of you who changed them?

i see that gene is selling them listed as:

were the foam outter back and inserts worn for those of you who changed your seat covers out, or was it primarily the seat cushion?

 

I bought all three but the seat back outer (known as the Halo) was cut through on the side from pushing off and obviously the bottom was compressed. The Back Insert was ok so you could probibly save a couple of dollars and re-use the old one.

 

I am installing new seat cover's at this time as well. Be carefull when cutting the hole's in for the seat control's. I did put two coat's of saddle soap on mine before installing and it seamed to help stretching into place.

 

so you have to cut the holes yourself?

 

I had to cut them in mine. Not a real big deal as you can put in a small slice and thread thru the wiring for the seat control.


The best way to fix the foam on the bottom of the seat is to use burlap and glue it the bottom of the seat foam.

 

so by using the burlap, were you able to re-use the original foam? or is this in addition to new foam?

where can you buy that stuff?

 

I bought mine at JoAnn Fabrics. Cost is about $10 bucks. Get some spray adhesive, cut burlap to size, spray on foam and burlap, stick together and then drop it in.

 

thanks.

so by doing this, were you able to reuse your original foam or did you do this in conjunction with a new piece?

 

You could use old foam and glue the sliced foam back together, but I would buy new bottoms. They are about $50 each from Gene.

The bottoms are what gets beat up the most.

 

That's a great idea about the burlap

One suggestion for cutting the holes for the seat control is to put the two pieces of leather together, or inside (old leather outside) and carefully align the edges, top, sides and front radius area so the hole in the outside old leather will act like a template. This is best done with 2 people. With a pencil or an awl, through the hole, mark new leather. When you take the new out of thr old, remark the hole about 1/4" lower and 1/4" back. This will compensate for the thickness of the leather.

You have a bit of slop because the control panel has a bezel, but measure twice (or even three times) and cut once, if you know what I mean Don't use the bezel as a guide, the post is too long and at a funny angle and won't position the hole in the right place.

I truly thought the hardest part was getting off the plastic bezels that are installed on the back of the seats where the lever is to fold the seat back forward. Take care with that. No real suggestions other than patiently work a flat bladed screw driver in from the side to release the tab. Don't pull too hard while attempting to get this of, or you will break it, and I don't know if there is a Rambler partnumber for that part Also don't cut the leather too large around the lever handle.

I hope none of this is scaring you off...we really did have fun at it. That is until my buddy Jimmy pulled a bit too hard on the cloth extensions on the seat bottom to get them that "extra" tightness. I was working on the top, heard a rip, and said...Jimmy, that was you pants right? The look on his face answered my question in a heart beat. We'll long story short, we found a upholstery shop, actually closing up, the owner was great, he re-started the machines and went to work fixing the problem. It is always a relief to watch a pro do his thing. And get this, when I asked him what I owed him, he hesitated, looked me in the eye, and in a question tone said $10? I was ready to give him $50 $20 later and a big Thank you, we were back at the install.

I always like to give props where props are due, the shop was Top Stitch located in Patchoque, NY (Long Island). Give a shot if you need Upholstery done, or if you just rip a new seat skin.

 

No one will take that job here.Copyright is a big hurdel.

 

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I need to do mine desperately in my 99.....what did the covers cost if I may ask.