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tobybul · #11 08-13-2007, 10:58 PM

Heres what I've done so far....
seat removed from car...

Bottom of seat - note broken spring

Cover being removed

Pad removed

Seat without pad

Foam saped and adhered to top of pad

Bottom of pad with felt inserted. This will be in contact with springs

felt & foam materials I got from an upholstery supplier

I sprayed 3m adhesive spray on the horsehair just to help keep it together. The horsehair is in good condition overall. I sandwiched it between the foam and the felt liner. I like this idea better than the DIY link below. I also used the 3m adhesive to adhere the foam and felt on to the old horse hair... So far, everything is sticking together pretty good.

Also, I am bringing the seat to a specialty welder tomorrow to repair the 2 broken springs. He scoped it out today and he said it can be done. He said the welding might degrade the spring steel a bit but no telling how long it will hold up. By tomorrow night I should have the project done.