Saggy Bucket Seats and ripped vinyl....DIY or no? Thoughts....

Hey,

One of many things on the "To Do" list to bring the Ole girl back to life! I know there are a lot of places that sell replacement seat vinyl. Is this super hard to do? Haven't found any prodcuts, info, or tips on how to get the bounce back for the seats. Been turning wrench for over 35 years, but the Navy doesn't teach ya how to work on classic cars! LOL So, not afraid or against getting dirty or cut up..... just looking for advice or tips or both! Any and all help/opinions appreciated!

Thanks!

Paul

 

Hi Paul,

I am contemplating doing my seats as well. YouTube has some pretty good videos. I like the ones by Legendary Auto Interiors. I think the seat job looks pretty straight forward given patience, the proper tools, and materials.

Good Luck!

Ed

 

Paul,
Replacing the covers isn't too bad.. Just patience, hog rings, hog ring pliers, hot air gun. Springs are fairly straight forward.. Good luck!

 

Thanks Guys! I'll check out the You Tube videos and purchase a few tools! You can never have too many tools!!

 

You need to replace the foam under the covers to get the firmness back

 

Absolutely on the shopping list for the job! Thanks Wayne!!

 

http://www.buickperformanceclub.com/bs.htm hope this link helps..

 

cool link. Thanks!

 

Awesome!! Thanks a bunch!

 

Did mine myself two years ago. Not as difficult as I thought. I used the link from performance bike club previously posted and the videos from legendary auto Interiors where I bought the covers from.

 

Looks Great Mike!! I notice you put some speakers in the front and rear. Much problems getting them in the ragtop pockets in the back seat? The Front kickplate I'm assuming you just had to have thin speakers. Currently running with a new radio in the glovebox (didn't want to take away from the original dash) but only the old dash mounted center speaker!

Thanks for sharing the pic!!

Paul

 

I've done several sets of seats now and as has already been mentioned, it's not as bad as it may seem. The best thing you can do for yourself before you start is to buy the best hog ring pliers you can find, and a darn good pair of wire cutters to cut off the old hog rings. Fencing cutters work great. I you don't have these you'll have more blisters on your hands than you can imagine and the job will be more painful. And buy more hog rings than you think you'll need, particularly if it's your first rodeo.

 

Roger that Bill!! Been googling for hog ring pliers along with the upholstery. Yeah & I figure the jumbo pack of hog rings will be purchased right along with it! LOL

Thanks!

Paul