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    1. #1
      Join Date
      Apr 2006
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      Installing repro. seat covers

      I was wondering if anyone can give me some pointers on installing reproduction seat covers on my 69 Camaro. I recently lost my local interior guy and figured I'd give it a try being it's my own personal car. I was told once before to cover the seat foam with a plastic garbage bag to get the covers to slide on easily???
      Any help would be appreciated. Don

      www.nosrestoration.com

      69 Chevelle SS396
      70 Chevelle SS396
      70 Nova 468/4 speed
      69 Camaro X44 Conv.
      69 Camaro project car


    2. #2
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      Aug 2003
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      Garbage bag not required for 69 style seats. I suggest starting with the rear seat to get a "feel" for things. On the front seats, where they hog ring around the horse shoe insert area, we cut the lister strip open and put a coat hanger in it to help prevent divits at each hog ring.

      I did a seat cover and installing 69 interior tech article some years ago, let me see if I can find a copy of the magazine and I will scan it for you.
      Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 04-30-2006 at 05:48 AM.

    3. #3
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      I found the articles, it 10 pages plus and I need to go to the shop. I will scan and post tonight.

    4. #4
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      If you decide not to try yourself...look up B&A glass and trim in Addison (on Rohlwing Rd (old 53) just north of North ave).

      Rubes

    5. #5
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      Thanks for the input everyone. Frank, I really look forward to reading that article. I would really apppreciate a copy. Thanks, Don
      www.nosrestoration.com

      69 Chevelle SS396
      70 Chevelle SS396
      70 Nova 468/4 speed
      69 Camaro X44 Conv.
      69 Camaro project car

    6. #6
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      If you can get Mike from B+A to do it he's the best around.

    7. #7
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      Here is the story. I just realized reading briefly through, this was a lo9ng time agao. The 4 year old to which I am refering is Michael. Wow time flys.
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      Last edited by ProdigyCustoms; 08-17-2006 at 07:32 AM.

    8. #8
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      Thanks Frank, I think I'll give it a try myself. I only need to do the buckets. Wish me luck, Don
      www.nosrestoration.com

      69 Chevelle SS396
      70 Chevelle SS396
      70 Nova 468/4 speed
      69 Camaro X44 Conv.
      69 Camaro project car

    9. #9
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      Oct 2006
      Location
      Phoenix, AZ
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      In the next few weeks I'll be recovering my back seat (front seats were done professionally a few years ago). I'm using the comfortweave upholstery kit from Year One.

      Anyone tackled this project and have some tips, hints or tricks for me?
      Jeff K.
      69 Camaro SS, 406 SBC, TKO600, 9" w/3.73 tru-trac, Speedtech Arms, AFX Spindles, Lee 670 Box, Baer GT front, C5Z rear. Hyperco Leafs w/ Fays2 Watts Link + Varishocks.

    10. #10
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      Aug 2004
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      Holmes Hollow, Ontario Canada
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      I love pro-touring.com. This thread couldn't have come at a better time. I ran out of cash - might not even be able to afford rims and tires this year to get it on teh road though I jumped ahead and got the interior on sale. I thought I was going to put this off till next year. Now I'm going to do the seats myself.
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      Scott

    11. #11
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      But before I get too wound up. Are there more than 2 pages Frank?
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      Scott




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