Soundline Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I covered some of this in my build thread, but I'll start one here to get wider opinions. Im going to swear in this thread. If such words offend you, feel free to throw a block party on me. If you're still reading, you're my kind of fucking person. Ok, how hard can it be to do anything? Few YouTube videos, an Internet forum, and a shitload of time can solve nearly all problems. This, is kinda where I started. Im going WAY out on a limb to say that is not a factory Walmart cover.... Under that, is this: Under this is was four black widow spiders.... which... equals bug bomb. Seriously... I'm out. I hate spiders. Dunno why, just not my thing. So, while I'm locked outta my garage for the next, whatever the directions on that can say, what do you think? Can a guy, with zero sewing experience, acceptably reupholster that seat? I need to fix some of the springs, but the frame is in good shape. I'll need new burlap, then cut the stock seat cover apart, trace it out on new fabric, and sew it back up. Then hog ring it all back together. What do you think? Quote Link to comment
hobospyder Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 shit, you didn't say in your build thread that you have zero sewing experience...... fly your buddy up 2 Quote Link to comment
]2eDeYe Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 In. I have a bench seat that needs rebuilt as well. 1 Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 shit, you didn't say in your build thread that you have zero sewing experience...... fly your buddy up We would get absolutely nothing done.... I know us. He was EOD (disarmed bombs) and got out with no desire to work for anyone else, and no experience in upholstery. He built his own business in three years I jokingly jib him about making custom pontoon boats for gator hunting reality tv stars. I'm definitely gonna do some more research on this before I pull the trigger. I build all kinds of shit I have no formal training in. It's literally four seams. I might fuck around a little just to see how it looks. Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 If you have a sewing machine, it'll be easy. I have zero experience either and I've made some respectably pieces. The key.. use old fabric as a template on the new fabric. trace, sew. Profit. 2 Quote Link to comment
tr8er Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I will be watching. I've wanted to do this for years but never pulled the trigger. Yet. Quote Link to comment
MantisX620 Posted January 22, 2017 Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 I redid mine. It's not perfect but I get compliments as it's doesn't completely suck and I did it myself. 2 Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Alright then, fuck it, I'm game. Worst case, I'll farm it out. Seriously though, I can't do any worse than the seat cover that's currently there. I'm looking up sewing machines and fabrics. My buddy suggested I use latex, however I don't want my 620 to look like an S&M dungeon on the inside. I'd actually like to use more of a canvas style material that wears well and will take to scotchgard. Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2017 Like a fucking BAWSE!!! Love it. Whole concept and execution came together nicely. I like the triple speaker door/kick panels? 1 Quote Link to comment
MantisX620 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thanks. I got the door pods off eBay and sealed the kick panels for a set of 6.5" speakers. They sound great and don't take up as much room as they look lol. Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 It's all ordered up. I'm guessing it'll take at least two "Barney the Purple Dinosaur" production worn costumes, maybe 3. I hit up eBay and they're cheap as fuck. So, once the dinosaur skins come in, it's game on. 1 Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 How deep was the factory foam? 2"? 5"? I have no fucking clue on this... my current situation is reverse engineering but foam is cheap. I just don't want to double stack it. Quote Link to comment
MantisX620 Posted January 25, 2017 Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 The foam I used was 3 inches thick and that ended up being a little much for the seat. I have to trim it and form it so it didnt feel like I was sitting on a toilet. 1 Quote Link to comment
Soundline Posted January 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2017 Thanks buddy, I'll do 2" high density and we'll see how that goes 1 Quote Link to comment
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