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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:53 pm Post subject: |
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Anyone reupholster your seats with canvas on the plywood method? If so, what thickness of foam rubber did you use...2", 3", or 4"? High density foam or regular density?
Thanks in advance...I'm getting to the end of my M38 rebuild and currently at the body tub and inside parts. |
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4x4M38 Member
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wesk Site Administrator
Joined: Apr 04, 2005 Posts: 16258 Location: Wisconsin
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charliebrowndog Member
Joined: Sep 17, 2016 Posts: 17 Location: New Hampton, NH
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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I just recovered my seats so I'll share a few photos:
These seats have the original metal bottoms and springs. I was able to reuse the metal claws to secure the canvas but the piping does contain string which would work fine with a plywood bottom. The horsehair was present but badly compressed so it appears the PO used cotton filler under the vinyl for padding.
I removed the original horsehair and replaced it with a synthetic 1" horsehair that is frequently used in antique restoration.
All of this went together nicely and the canvas fit perfectly on all 3 seats and seat backs. I highly recommend WeeBee. That's where I'll be purchasing my canvas top in the spring.
_________________ Tripp Cantwell
1952 M38
MC62332
US Army 20909964
Restoration Photos: www.trippsjeep.com |
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4x4M38 Member
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MarkR1951M38 Member
Joined: Aug 22, 2016 Posts: 117 Location: Huntsville, AL
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:08 am Post subject: |
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Yes, Awesome pictures. Thanks. It clears up a lot of questions. |
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G740 Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2006 Posts: 499
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:44 am Post subject: |
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Midwest Military makes new original style seat pans. The foam can go right on top if it. Canvas is secured the same way as the original with the small fingers on the pan.
John |
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