Re: T-3: Seat pad replacement?

[jadney@vwtype3.org (Melissa & Jim)]

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>     Hello. My original seat covers are in pretty good shape, but the seat 
>     pad (foam) is sagging. I know that replacement form-fit pads are 
>     available. 

I cut my own out of foam rubber from an upholestery (sp?) shop and bits of 
good quality carpet remnants.    
>     Any special tricks to removing and reinstalling the 30-year-old vinyl? 
>     I suppose I should use new hog rings to reattach the seat cover to the 
>     frame. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

OEM didn't use hog rings.  In my opinion neither do quality resorations.
Just look at how it was originally done.

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
       jadney@vwtype3.org              jadney@vwtype3.org
                             Laura Kepner-Adney
                             Madison, Wisconsin
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