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Restoring - General discussions that span across many different groups of years and models => Interior & Trunk => Topic started by: bryancobb on March 10, 2010, 08:47:46 PM

Title: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 10, 2010, 08:47:46 PM: Media blasted frame
Primed w/Zinc Chromate
Painted w/PPG Concept Poly
New 2 layers Burlap w/SS wires woven through
New foam
TMI Upholstery
It was my 1st attempt and I'm HAPPY!(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad350/bryancobb/DSCN0969.jpg)
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad350/bryancobb/dscn9999.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: Twilight65 on March 10, 2010, 08:53:56 PM: Bryan,
Great job. Looks really good.
Dave
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 10, 2010, 08:59:01 PM: Thanks Dave
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: J_Speegle on March 10, 2010, 10:53:30 PM: Looks good and you did it yourself - congrands
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 11, 2010, 07:25:13 AM: Thanks Jeff,
Yes, I'm a do-it-all-myself kind of guy. That's how I enjoy the hobby. Paying someone else to do everything and seeing their handywork when I look at it, is not my idea of a hobby.

And...how do folks rationalize spending $50k hiring a car restored, when the car is only worth $25k? It costs just as much, laborwise, to restore a 1966 6 cyl. as it does a 1968 Shelby GT500.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 11, 2010, 10:12:27 AM: Would be interested in seeing a picture in sunlight. The insert color looks kind of light.

Keep in mind that folks enjoy the hobby in different ways. I wouldn't fault someone that pays to have their car restored. There could be many reasons, such as physical disabilities or maybe some just accept their mechanical limitations.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 11, 2010, 01:01:06 PM: You are exactly right Charles. One man's diamond...is another man's rock! I would never fault anyone for doing something any way they enjoy as long as it's legal! HaHa.
I just said for ME...I have to do it myself.
I built and flew Radio Controlled Planes for 20+ years. I would spend countless hours building the straightest and lightest models I possibly could. Then I'd dream up an eye-catching color scheme and when I showed up at the field, I was excited for the reveal! About 10 years ago, the hobby was practically overrun with a tidal wave of gorgeous, handbuilt models from China, that were straight, light, and flew well. They could be had for half what I'd spend on mine, not counting my labor. FOR ME...I just couldn't buy one of those and show up at the field with it. BUT... I did enjoy hanging out with lots of guys who had them.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished COLOR OF INSERT
Post by: bryancobb on March 21, 2010, 04:13:52 PM: Charles,
Here's a pic. Does the insert look dark enough? I'm pretty sure when I bought the car in 1978, the seats were original. I remember them darker. Don't pay any attention to the back. The PO had them done and the colors were all wrong.
(http://i950.photobucket.com/albums/ad350/bryancobb/DSCN0972.jpg)
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 21, 2010, 05:56:43 PM: Looks kind of dull and washed out. The original vinyl was much more vibrant.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 21, 2010, 06:21:06 PM: I thought most folks preferred the TMI stuff?
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: 428scj on March 22, 2010, 07:25:42 PM: It must be the photo.TMI interior colors are bang on.
Good work looks great.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 22, 2010, 08:10:03 PM: Thanks for the complements.
All those years dolling up RC aircraft really helps with the cosmetic stuff!
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 22, 2010, 11:28:27 PM: It does look nice, but hard to tell from the pics what the true color is. Here's a pic of the same color interior... although from a '67. It is original upholstery.

http://www.early-mustang.com/charles/blue_67_vert/10_12_08%20004.jpg
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 23, 2010, 07:16:29 AM: Thanks Charles.
That's how dark I remember the inserts being, the best I can recall from the late 70's.
BUT... The horizotal stitching in this picture looks awfully crooked for it to be original FORD.
Are yoiu absolutely sure the centers hadn't been replaced by an upholstery shop?
The thread looks very white, and and appear to be less per inch than factory.
IF the color IS correct, my new TMI inserts are way too light!
BC
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 23, 2010, 03:42:32 PM: The cover is 100% original as are the front seats in the same car.
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: Sunlitgold68 on March 23, 2010, 03:54:38 PM: what do you call the metal pieces that the cushion sits on? I see you painted yours, are they suppose to be semi gloss black too?
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: bryancobb on March 23, 2010, 05:38:32 PM: Sunlit, are you talking about the seat frame itself? I'm pretty certain it's suppose to be semi-gloss black.

Charles, I am convinced that my TMI inserts are WAY WAY too light, but I guess It'll have to do for now.

BC
Title: Re: 1st Seat Finished
Post by: CharlesTurner on March 23, 2010, 08:19:06 PM: Quote from: bryancobb on March 23, 2010, 05:38:32 PM
Charles, I am convinced that my TMI inserts are WAY WAY too light, but I guess It'll have to do for now.

With a fresh interior and all the colors matching, it will still look nice. Wish they could get the colors a little more close though. :-\