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1st Generation 1964 1/2 - 1973 - Questions & general discussions that apply to a specific year => 1968 Mustang => Topic started by: Kascus on November 17, 2022, 09:34:48 AM

Title: Deluxe Seat button backing plate
Post by: Kascus on November 17, 2022, 09:34:48 AM
I just wanted confirm that the seat button backing plate goes with the cupped side facing the seat cover and not the other way around. Photo 1 is the back of my seats that I believe were the original and unmolested. The cup side is facing the seat cover. Photo 2 is from an old photo someone posted on the internet. The cup side is facing the foam. Which is correct?

1968 Mustang/ San Jose built
Title: Re: Deluxe Seat button backing plate
Post by: ruppstang on November 17, 2022, 10:40:31 AM
All I have seen are like your #2 photo.
Title: Re: Deluxe Seat button backing plate
Post by: Bob Gaines on November 17, 2022, 02:08:42 PM
I just wanted confirm that the seat button backing plate goes with the cupped side facing the seat cover and not the other way around. Photo 1 is the back of my seats that I believe were the original and unmolested. The cup side is facing the seat cover. Photo 2 is from an old photo someone posted on the internet. The cup side is facing the foam. Which is correct?

1968 Mustang/ San Jose built
I agree with Marty.  Notice in the picture of your seats posted how the plate has dug and cut into the burlap (which is not a good thing) because it was installed with the cup side facing the upholstery .  ;)
Title: Re: Deluxe Seat button backing plate
Post by: Kascus on November 17, 2022, 03:35:11 PM
Thank you for the information. I can see advantages / disadvantages to having it either way.  I thinking was that the recessed (cupped) side would go towards the seat cover so the button would be slightly recessed in the seat.