Seat cover pattern
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Seat cover pattern
The seats in my '50 F2 are nothing but springs - no coverings of any kind remaining. Does anyone have or can point me to a template for basic seat covers? I was thinking of trying my hand at making some - my wife is pretty good with a sewing machine.
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You might try contacting Truxx1956, he does some upholstery work on these old trucks and might have a template. If not maybe someone with a stock seat can take some measurements for you.
Its a pretty basic seat and shouldn't be too hard to sew something up. I plan on doing my own upholstery work also and am in the process of learning what to do.
Good luck
Bobby
Its a pretty basic seat and shouldn't be too hard to sew something up. I plan on doing my own upholstery work also and am in the process of learning what to do.
Good luck
Bobby
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Most of the reproduction parts places sell upholstery kits for our trucks, that seems like the easiest way to go. I personally would check out some local upholstery shops, they're like every one else and are looking for business. Maybe you could find a local place that would do it for almost the same price as buying the kit. You might be able to find a place that will do it for the same price as the kit.
I was talking to my neighbor yesterday, who has a '33 Ford two door about his upholstery. He said he have the door panels, back seat and headliner done at a local shop a short time ago for around $2000. The big name upholstery company that seems like everyone goes to for their old cars wants close to $5K for my '37, which has about the twice the interior as my neighbor's Ford. $5K is just for the kit, I'd have to either put it in myself or hire someone to install it for me.
I personally don't think it's worth doing myself if I can find some one willing to do it for a little more. I am not a rich guy who sends everything out to have done, quite the opposite, I tend to do everything on my trucks myself but I know when I am over my head. There's a reason why there are experts.
I was talking to my neighbor yesterday, who has a '33 Ford two door about his upholstery. He said he have the door panels, back seat and headliner done at a local shop a short time ago for around $2000. The big name upholstery company that seems like everyone goes to for their old cars wants close to $5K for my '37, which has about the twice the interior as my neighbor's Ford. $5K is just for the kit, I'd have to either put it in myself or hire someone to install it for me.
I personally don't think it's worth doing myself if I can find some one willing to do it for a little more. I am not a rich guy who sends everything out to have done, quite the opposite, I tend to do everything on my trucks myself but I know when I am over my head. There's a reason why there are experts.
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The other thing is that you'll undoubtedly need a few new springs, tie wires, padding, etc., that a local guy will have in stock and is included. I got my '52's seat completely redone for $325, back when things were full-price. I don't know that it has gotten any cheaper, tho.
I got to choose colors, patterns, and the seat is very comfortable.
I got to choose colors, patterns, and the seat is very comfortable.
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