[T3] 1969 Volkswagen Squareback Seats

[Ralph Tree]

Hi Gary, 
I used the original basket weave design from ISP West. Also ordered the new foam from them. I did all the work myself, and they turned out beautiful. I don't know about color ( I used black) but the quality is good.

Ralph

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> On Sep 7, 2016, at 11:57 AM, Gary Forsmo <gbforsmo at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Suggestions needed:
> 
>   1. My ... almost stock, everything ... 1969 Volkswagen Type 3 Squareback
>   Front (high-back)Vinyl Seat coverings are in need of some TLC.  They were
>   "restitched" and some of the panels were replaced ... 30 years ago.
>   2. Per Jim, we were careful removing the front seats from the plastic
>   "slides" and metal rails.
>   3. I took the intact seats to the upholsterer who did the work in 1986.
>   Upon inspection, there were seams where the thread had deteriorated (sun &
>   UV exposure) and separated.
>   4. The upholsterer was concerned that the vinyl had some hairline cracks
>   & the "welt/cording", which is stitched into the adjoining vinyl panels,
>   had faded & could not tolerate more needle holes.
> 
> Questions:
> 
>   1. Does anyone have experience with a company, or companies, who either
>   - supply BULK, basket weave and smooth vinyl? ... or
>      - quality, COMPLETE SETS of seat bottom/seat back vinyl in the
>      correct basket weave and smooth vinyl which fit like the
> factory-installed
>      material?
>      - My seat color, according the my original Bill of Sale, (9/8/1969)
>         as Leatherette Nut Brown.
>         2. Are The Samba Classifieds a possible, good source of private
>   parties selling original Seat Cover Kits for sale?
> 
> Gary
> 
> -- 
> Gary "Frito" - '69 Squareback, FI, MT, One-owner
> Rockport, TX (winter)
> Lake Geneva, WI (summer)
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