Saving an old seat.

[SquirrellCook]

Betty came with a very sorry seat. As you drove over rough road surfaces, the seat bounced up and down making pedal control fun.
That problem was dealt with some time ago. I'd say a simple fix, but with the seat assembled not much fun.
This morning last weeks enquiry about new seat foams was answered the way I had hoped for. New foams ordered £92.40 including vat and postage.
The seat gave the impression that a family of mice had been nesting in it. Foam debris had been dropping to the point where you'd think there can't be much more left.
As the seat had been recovered at some time in the past it gave me encouragement to have a go at making a new pair of covers. I'd done one before a very long time ago for my Mercedes 608, but can't remember much other than I didn't enjoy it. Let's hope being older and more patient it goes better this time. Shame about the failing eyesight.

As the framework is so grubby, I think a pressure wash and re-greasing will help it.
Below the mess I'm working with.

 

[SquirrellCook]

New foams arrived yesterday. I will cover these in stockinette first to extend the foam life.
Anita purchased some thread and tailors chalk too, so all I need now is the courage to cut out the fabric.

 

[wildebus]

Now could be a good time to fit a Heated Seat pad

something like this ... https://amzn.to/30niiEm

(added a pair similar to that from Waeco when I replaced the covers on my RAV4 and I was really pleased I did Love a heated seat )

 

[SquirrellCook]

Yes I have thought about it David, but being 24 volts limits my choice.

 

[wildebus]

Yes I have thought about it David, but being 24 volts limits my choice.

Ah .... tricky

 

[SquirrellCook]

A dangerous thing happened, I had a thought. Are they not two panels wired in parallel? If I could wire them in series? Whilst on dangerous thinking, they could also be used as lithium a heat mat?

 

[SquirrellCook]

Today I mustered enough courage to have a go at making a cover. I had read somewhere that using the old cover as a pattern doesn’t always work. Oh well it was practice and tomorrow I’ll make some patterns to suit the new foam.

 

[st3v3]

. Are they not two panels wired in parallel? If I could wire them in series?

It does look like it, but worst case wire your 2 seats in series.

 

[SquirrellCook]

Attempt Two! Still not going well. So rather than admit my inability to be a seamstress, I’ll blame it on my lack of a walking foot sowing machine. Putting on my glasses could have helped too. I’ll try doing the top bit another day.
I also forgot to buy a three point seat belt too.

 

[wildebus]

keep at it

ref seatbelt ... if you want one, I have a 3-point belt in red plus a receiver buckle you can have if you want? from the Minibus seats.

(might possibly have two but I know I have one)

 

[SquirrellCook]

Thanks David, red is a bit loud for me.

 

[Nabsim]

Thanks David, red is a bit loud for me.

You wouldn’t like my nice red seats then