Can these seats be saved?

[faber]

75 450sl 82kmi for sale $7.2k...

[faber]

Addt'l info: Cracked Drvr's side r-vw mirror, crack in dash near right vent, msg hood pad & hood seal - did 75's have an arm rest? Thx for any informed opinions.

[JimFreeh]

If the covers are still intact, then new horsehair padding can do a lot to bring them back.

Each pleat also has it's own stuffing, which may be a bit tedious to replace.

Armrests were optional on the early R107 cars, the seat frame has the attachment, just need to acquire an armrest.

Jim

[faber]

Thanks very much, Jim.

[Chad300tdt]

Here's a thread I did that shows how to fix the pleats in the seat:
Fixing My Rear Seat

[faber]

Thanks for the info Chad - unable to access or register tho...(?)

[Chad300tdt]

Originally Posted by faber

Thanks for the info Chad - unable to access or register tho...(?)

I just posted it on MShop to make it easier to link:
Fixing rear seat springs in 1985 300td

Hope this helps.

[meltedpanda]

dont know if they would be worth the effort, that said they can be restuffed as mentioned, just make sure the leather is not dry rotted

[faber]

Thanks for the additional post Chad! That explains a lot - & thanks for all expert comments!

[rowdie]

Don't want to hijack your thread but I have '72 seat with armrest and my "73 doesn't have one. Instead the backrest adjustment is there. Wouldn't you have to move that to the other side to install the armrest?

[Lexxani]

I had mine redone, new leather and new horsehair, I just saved the frames. The job came out great.

I'd talk them down on that 107, I absolutely hate that avocado interior, but to each their own...Thoes seats are a great incentive to recolor the interior.