I
am researching re-upholstering the seats in my ?56 Dodge Custom Royal. I
believe I am foolish enough to attempt this myself. Here is a list of
novice questions. Can anyone help?
1. Seat
construction materials ? My car was poorly re-upholstered. They (unknown
upholsterer) used a sheet of burlap to cover the
springs.
·
Would
webbing be better, stronger?
·
Are
there synthetic materials that would be more durable than
burlap?
2. I
think I want to replace the cotton padding with foam.
·
What
kind of foam is appropriate for automobile bench seats?
·
The
original seat was smooth without detail contours. The seat covers were
flat sewn patterns with no shape except the basic shape of the seat. How is
foam carved into contours to make the seats more comfortable and
attractive?
·
I
would like the heat melted tuck and roll to actually be tuck and roll with a
slightly raised contour on the front edge of the seat. How is that
done.
3. The
?56 Dodge seats had an attractive pattern. I would like to keep that
pattern but add a touch of luxury. Are there any ideas that make
upholstery a ?cut-above? (pun intended)?
4. Is
marine vinyl a good product for automobile seats?
5. The
seats have a Jacquard fabric with chrome welt and vinyl. Are there any
precautions when sewing dis-similar materials?
Any
help is appreciated.
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Growing
old is mandatory. Growing up is
optional.
