Tweet
IMG_0001 (6).JPGAs mentioned in another post the seat repair material matched but as you can see in the picture, the seat back seems cockeyed where it meets the seat cushion. I do not see any easy to get to adjustments . Anyone have thoughts on getting this seat apart/adjusted. Went to service manual and lots of info on the electronics but not on the alignment.
-
Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visors -
Hey Bill, Wild guess.. I wonder if the seat back rides on bushings that hinge it and the bushings are reversed( Hope that makes sense)
-
Isn't the problem that the perforated seat insert was sewn crooked in relation to the two sides? The seat back has diagonal perfs and the seat has horizontal perfs...Quickdraw
Raccoon Lodge AdministratorComment
-
Something else to confuse Bill, should not have mentioned that.Originally posted by Quickdraw View Post
02 Nieman Marcus-SS htp-f/sil. #165 - 21 states-DC
02 TB-TB htp-p/blue acc.-Nancy Gioia-28 states-DC
03 007-Coral htp-f/white acc. #468 7 states
03 WW-WW htp-p/red 8 states
04 VMG-VMG htp-p/white - 20 states-DC
04 Merlot- Merlot htp-sand- B. Grassnig-48 states-DC
04 TR-TR htp-blk 20 states-DC
04 LIB-LIB htp-p/white 16 states-DC
05 Cashmere htp-stone #408 21 states-DC
05 Dusk Rose-DR htp-cashmere seats - 48&DC
05 IG-IG htp-p/white #82 - 48&DCComment
-
I think that your upholsterer had too many shots that day.Comment
-
No one will ever see it when you are sitting in it, Gerri will have to pump the gas now though. I say just get in and drive. Enjoy the ride, it looks great.Comment
-
Sorry, I wasn't thinking.... if the stitches in that insert were taken out and resewn it doesn't seem like the needle holes would be that noticeable....Originally posted by 4LOWBIRDS+8 View PostQuickdraw
Raccoon Lodge AdministratorComment
-
new part the back or the seat? or both?
edit..ok it was the seat.. I looked in your previous post at the seat before you had it done. it was the same as it is now and from observing it I would guess that the left side of back has compressed over time and to fix it would require new padding under the material on the back of the seat. this is from a common sense point of view ,that of which I sometimes am lacking.
this is BEFORE the fix,noticethat misalignment is already there not the fault of the apolster
http://www.thunderbirdnest.com/forum...nterior-repairLast edited by hippy_mailman; Jan 9, 2020, 10:53 AM.figured I needed something hereComment
-
I think it looks worse than it is. Take it to a good auto upholster or repair shop and have them try to stretch the new material to much the original. Good luck.Comment
-
-
Yes they messed up on the perfs, But as far as the seams go, Take you palm and beat the material in opposite directions to adjust it. Or you may have to remove the hog rings holding the cover in place and adjust accordingly.
I personally would not be happy with the upholsterer who messed up on the perfs.
Comment
-
Bill, wasn't part of the deal that you would supply leather for another car they were trying to repair. Wonder if the other one had the same issues or if yours was the Guinea pig and the other is correct. Even though it isn't quite right, it's probably not that noticeable to the average buyer.21 years, 174K miles, 48 States X 2 & DC, 9 Canadian provinces, 8 European countries, 3 Caribbean Islands, 3 Hawaiian Islands, 100+ National Park locations, 150+ T-bird events, 190+ retrobird diecasts/models, 13 TOTM pics & some very special friends...THANKS TBN !Comment
-
Yes Paul that is correct. The black with saddle that I provided the material for was repaired months before mine and I saw it as it left the shop and it looked fine. The lady who owns the shop still thinks God sent me!!!!!Originally posted by 2K2BIRD View Post
Had a quote for $350 locally. She charged me $50 to show how appreciative she was. Could be the ultimate "you get what you pay for!". There still is a saddle driver seat at a yard in Georgia. Tried to call today couldn't get them. Will install and see how it looks but the Bird won't come out 'til May and my heart just isn't in it right now.Bill Coates-Canfield, Ohio
2003 -THE GREY GHOST- MSG, Saddle with Saddle dash kit, door panels, boot and visorsComment
-
Get it out of storage. Seventy degrees here this weekend. Mine is definitely hitting the road.Comment
-
Really doesnt look that bad. If you didnt point it out i wouldnt have noticed it at all. I think the material could be slightly heated and stretched a bit...carefully...or parked in the sun then use your palm to persuade it more into place. Good luck to you.Comment
Comment