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giant_g2

I have a seat on a B-80 that the top vinyl is cracking. The metal pan under it is in great shape. I haven't been able to find anything other than complete seats for half as much as I paid for the whole tractor. I'm not sure if this is even the original seat. Any ideas of where to look for just the top/pad, or instructions on DIY replacement of the vinyl?

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SylvanLakeWH

I've had a couple where i just painted the base and used it old school... bumpy butt... cheap and it works...

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Brockport Bill

cheapest, but not the best solution -- remove the vinyl strip frame edge and clean its inner slot and be sure to save the clip that joins the 2 ends of the edging on front of seat between your legs -- use black gorilla tape to repair the seat vinyl - - take your time cutting repair pieces of tape to fit the contour of the seat -- reinstall the form fitting seat to the steel frame -- folding and tucking the the vinyl seat cloth edges carefully working the vinyl strip edging around the steel frame to re-connect the seat unit to the frame -- You will need to manipulate and compress the foam to its proper contour -- End product should be usable but certainly not like new -- You may also want to visit online sites, or Amazon, etc - - there are vinyl patch repair products sold that have pieces that come in various sizes and shapes or can be cut from sheets -- i believe they are self adhesive -- Another option is local furniture repair shop or upolstry repair shop - - either buy materials they sell or have them do repair -- Also Tractor Supply sells new seats as does Northern Tool etc

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squonk

I have a decent seat you can buy at the big show in 2 months for a lot less than a new one.

 

 

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giant_g2

Thanks for the suggestions! I think I'll do the gorilla tape for now and look into an upholstery shop in the future. I'd like to avoid getting a different seat if possible.

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CCW
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@giant_g2  Having the same problem I have found a few youtube videos that explain how to redo a seat.  Some fairly simple and some elaborate. This a project in my future.  I am also looking to replace the seat with an old time cast tractor seat instead.  If I can find one that is not stupid money.

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ebinmaine
31 minutes ago, CCW said:

This a project in my future

If you do that please post pics. 

 

 

32 minutes ago, CCW said:

looking to replace the seat with an old time cast tractor seat instead.  If I can find one that is not stupid money.

 

You may want to consider a copy. 

 

I found a vintage one by accident for very little money that was missing a small piece of steel webbing.  Didn't matter for comfort.  

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