My upholstery saga continues ...

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Aug 13, 2005 | 08:31 PM
  #1  
Well ... just wanted to post a few pics.
And I still can't believe I broke this cheapy hog-rings tool in the middle of the install
... and misplaced headrest holders ...




PS: I posted rear seat b4 if you don't remeber (these are home made, leather)
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Aug 13, 2005 | 09:04 PM
  #2  
UMMMM PLUSH.
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Aug 14, 2005 | 06:58 AM
  #3  
Quote: Well ... just wanted to post a few pics.
And I still can't believe I broke this cheapy hog-rings tool in the middle of the install
... and misplaced headrest holders ...




PS: I posted rear seat b4 if you don't remeber (these are home made, leather)
looks good. I broke some cheap hog ring pliers doing my seats so I went to my local co-op and bought some nice ones (that were much less than the cheap ones ATD1 sold me). I finished mine up and sent them to a friend...he did his seats and sent them to another friend so they are much more durable.
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Aug 14, 2005 | 07:53 AM
  #4  
Quote: looks good. I broke some cheap hog ring pliers doing my seats so I went to my local co-op and bought some nice ones (that were much less than the cheap ones ATD1 sold me). I finished mine up and sent them to a friend...he did his seats and sent them to another friend so they are much more durable.
You wouldn't believe it but none of the places in canada sell those - i'll need to order it from US (or ebay - still from US) ... and this sucks ...
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Aug 14, 2005 | 06:17 PM
  #5  
Is it just me or does your headrest look a little crooked at the top? I saw some at the junkyard that looked like yours but I thought it was odd that they were crooked are they supposed to be that way?
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Aug 14, 2005 | 07:00 PM
  #6  
looks good
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Aug 14, 2005 | 07:58 PM
  #7  
Quote: Is it just me or does your headrest look a little crooked at the top? I saw some at the junkyard that looked like yours but I thought it was odd that they were crooked are they supposed to be that way?
Yes there are ... and that is on purpose - for better rear view (I have a wider Gentex mirror in my maxima. Both sides are angled a little bit inside.

Also (for some wired reason) I find them more comfortable this way (don't ask why - just more comfortable).
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Aug 14, 2005 | 08:54 PM
  #8  
Quote: Yes there are ... and that is on purpose - for better rear view (I have a wider Gentex mirror in my maxima. Both sides are angled a little bit inside.

Also (for some wired reason) I find them more comfortable this way (don't ask why - just more comfortable).
Odd shaped head
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Aug 15, 2005 | 11:00 AM
  #9  
MMMMM! Looks superifaluscious! How long did it take you to sew the covers?
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Aug 15, 2005 | 07:25 PM
  #10  
Quote: MMMMM! Looks superifaluscious! How long did it take you to sew the covers?
Thanks!
Sewing wasn't a problem - fitting was (templates making)

BTW, it was great experience - never sewed b4 ... if you decide to do something like this 2, buy a good leather capable sewing machine
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Aug 15, 2005 | 07:30 PM
  #11  
looks like a katzkin/custom mix
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Aug 15, 2005 | 07:31 PM
  #12  
nice! that looks like a high quality job.
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Aug 15, 2005 | 08:26 PM
  #13  
Thanks guys! Funny but it's so great 2 hear a few good words!
Many would consider this as a waste of time ... which propably it is but I wanted to try

BTW, seats' backing (grey) is also leather but it is much darker then appears on the picture; it is the same grey as on the speakers shell (behind rear seat).

Also I had a closer look at door inserts today (I'm "doing" them in grey leather 2) - it appears that there is no need to remove padding ... just 2 remove fabric itself and attach leather ... sides should slide inside very easy with any L-shaped tool 0.5-0.75" wide (using adhesive as well)
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Aug 15, 2005 | 11:22 PM
  #14  
Quote: Thanks guys! Funny but it's so great 2 hear a few good words! ...
Few Good Words... Thats what keeps us going even through evil.

Nice seat!
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Aug 16, 2005 | 12:33 AM
  #15  
Good job they look good, buddy of mine does that kinda stuff in his garage for a living. I've seen alot of bad seats come from people that say they've done it before so exc. job.
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Aug 16, 2005 | 01:17 PM
  #16  
wow looks really good. congrats man!
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