Question on originality of Mid-1960's seats.

[rmaynard 15,719]

With the help of Dave Burley (Fun Engineer), I am currently working on restoring some 857 and Commando 8 seats.

 

Here is my question - were the seat pans on an 857 and others of that era originally painted with a black krinkle finish, or were they smooth. I have several old pans, 2 of which have a krinkle finish, and the others are either so rusty it's hard to tell, and one's been repainted red.

 

Any help would be appreciated.

[whfan74 2,068]

I have always seen the krinkled finish

[AMC RULES 37,141]

Wrinkle finish on the one I've got here too Bob. 

[rmaynard 15,719]

Thanks for the responses. Looks like krinkle paint it is.

[Fun Engineer 859]

_{Krinkle finish here too Bob. But I also used Hammered Black by Rustoleum on one of my seats.}

Edited April 4, 2014 by Fun Engineer

[boovuc 1,090]

I need to get the original look on my 857. Anyone have an old seat laying around for sale? I'll get the cover on flebay.

[Fun Engineer 859]

Boovuc

I don't think you'll find what you need on flebay. You may however find a seat pan

Check out Michigan Wheel Horse in the vendor section for seat covers.

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