New seat covers
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New seat covers
So I had Ridies make me some custom seat covers of my own design. It's going to the upholstery shop on Friday. My question is I have seen some people post about adding some material on top of the wire spring supports before installing new foam. I guess these seats are notorious for cutting the seat foam. I ask the shop about adding the material and they told me it makes the seats really stiff. Anyone have any experience with doing this?
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So I had Ridies make me some custom seat covers of my own design. It's going to the upholstery shop on Friday. My question is I have seen some people post about adding some material on top of the wire spring supports before installing new foam. I guess these seats are notorious for cutting the seat foam. I ask the shop about adding the material and they told me it makes the seats really stiff. Anyone have any experience with doing this?
Pic from Corvette Central, one of many suppliers that sell this or a similar product:
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I would add the jute pad - would keep the wires from damaging the foam and covers.
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When I did mine last year I used burlap on the springs, and cut small rubber fuel line and used locktite glue for the aluminum sides of the seat pans. I wish I'd taken pictures but it worked out great.
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100% do it. I added the jute fiber and it was easy and worth it. Barely noticed it at all.
You can see how badly the wires had cut my stock seat foam:
You can see how badly the wires had cut my stock seat foam:
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I agree Jute pad or burlap will do the trick, and shouldn't make the seat stiffer at all. The big difference in feel will be in the new seat foam that isn't cut or broken down.
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That looks great. Not a fan of the door pull wrap, personally - but like you posted before on FB, I think the lower panels being wrapped would tie it in like the Mod Red cars are from the factory.
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Nice looking seat! Looking forward to the completed interior. 
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Unique look with the metal trim, but I always wondered if the metal would get hot sitting in summer sun.
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Wow. Those look great. Way to make it your own. Is Ridies providing any more custom interior components besides the seats?
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yes. They made tge console door cover. And I bought 3 hides with seats ti cover the lower door panels. Glove box door and knee bolster like the factory cars. I have the shift boots but I'm not sure I will use them.