Bench Seats, Having them Reupholstered

[TKCR]

Did this seat today for a customer in Dubai. 81-87 fully restored with new foam, in Burgandy.

[TKCR]

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[Desert1957]

Originally Posted by TKCR

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Any idea what this would look like in Blue? I'm considering doing both my seats in my Crew Cab Dually.

[Desert1957]

Here is the OE 1991 interior color.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Any idea what this would look like in Blue? I'm considering doing both my seats in my Crew Cab Dually.

I have done a blue in the past. It would look like this seat, and like the one you posted. Here's a color chart also.

[TKCR]

Took a little road trip down to Kentucky. Came home with 4 grilles and 3 bench seats.

[ShovelheadFLH]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Took a little road trip down to Kentucky. Came home with 4 grilles and 3 bench seats.

What yard was that in?

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by ShovelheadFLH

What yard was that in?

Bressler's

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by Desert1957

Any idea what this would look like in Blue? I'm considering doing both my seats in my Crew Cab Dually.

Finally did a blue for a customer in Tennessee

[hatzie]

Originally Posted by TKCR

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I like the way you protect the bottom of the seat foam from the springs with Jute.
It's those little touches that make for a quality re-build.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by hatzie

I like the way you protect the bottom of the seat foam from the springs with Jute.
It's those little touches that make for a quality re-build.

Several reason why I use the jute;
It's part of the rebuild kit, which helps build and firm up the foam.
It gives the bottom of the seat a cleaner look.
As you said, it also protects the bottom of the seat foam from the springs.
In most cases, Jute can not be used when a new foam bottom is installed on the seat. The new cover is impossible to get on. (see pic)

Some upholstery shops use batting, but it doesn't hold up and it's messy. I only use batting on the small holes that need filled in. But most of the time, it's best just to replace a bad section with new piece of foam.(see pic) It's ideal to use a NEW seat bottom foam, but it's too pricey for some. But I have customers insist on having a NEW foam. If the original foam is too damaged, it gets tossed.
When I tear down seats that have been "rebuilt" at one time, I have found that people use all sorts of stuff. Towels, carpet, hard foam, newspapers, cardboard and luan paneling just to name a few.

[3drburb]

Originally Posted by TKCR

Did this seat today for a customer in Dubai. 81-87 fully restored with new foam, in Burgandy.

That is a great looking seat. That color and your work is top notch.

[TKCR]

Originally Posted by 3drburb

That is a great looking seat. That color and your work is top notch.

Thanks