Heatingman 971 #1 Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Im in process of doing a partial restoration, mainly a repaint of the tractor and the implements. (B-80) 42” plow, and 36” Rear discharge deck. With some repairs here and there as the need arises. Anyways, the seat is cracked pretty good and moisture nearly rotted the bottom inside below the foam on the seat pan. I would like to make the existing seat new again instead just buying a new one. I also want to retain the seat safety switch function, as eventually my young son may become responsible for mowing. I have decent sewing skills, but not sure I need them here. Need advise for what a good fabric would be and also what the trim around the perimeter that holds the cushion skin to the seat pan is called, and possible who makes it. Thanks. Edited August 3, 2022 by Heatingman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #2 Posted August 3, 2022 https://www.google.com/search?q=windlace+trim&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS731US732&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjk_uTxwKr5AhWOk4kEHdYvDdYQ_AUoAnoECAEQBA&biw=1536&bih=756&dpr=1.25 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,634 #3 Posted August 3, 2022 @AMC RULES agree with you on the vinyl ,truck door guards , they are tight and smaller in size for a very good hood to cowl slide fit , thats also a very good large scale site for ideas , more is good, pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #4 Posted August 3, 2022 I would suggest that you do any part of the seat restoration process that you can do yourself as you will find the upholstery work alone is going to add up quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #5 Posted August 3, 2022 Especially so... if you plan on going the custom route. 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 769 #6 Posted August 4, 2022 @AMC RULES Craig, That is just stunning! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heatingman 971 #7 Posted August 4, 2022 6 hours ago, AMC RULES said: I would suggest that you do any part of the seat restoration process that you can do yourself as you will find the upholstery work alone is going to add up quick. Fantastic workmanship! Is that Marine Vinyl? Or something more exotic? Also is that for a tractor, or other hobby project? You sew in the cross hatch pattern aswell, or were those pieces from fabric that already had that treatment? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
moe1965 738 #8 Posted August 4, 2022 Not sure where you live but if you have any Amish in the area they do good work and affordable Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 37,130 #9 Posted August 4, 2022 16 hours ago, Heatingman said: Fantastic workmanship! Is that Marine Vinyl? Or something more exotic? Also is that for a tractor, or other hobby project? Marine grade vinyl because this tractor will be no trailer queen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
