TR2/3/3A Problem with TR3 Seat

[martx-5]

I just got done recovering my seats. The driver's (stationary) seat went without a hitch. The problem I'm having is with the passenger's seat...the one where the back folds forward.

The problem involves the piping as it wraps around the bottom of the seat back. It interfers with with the seat back from resting on the two small platforms on the seat bottom. Did I put this together incorrectly?? I carefully checked the original covers, they were installed the same way, but they weren't original to the car. Should the piping be snipped (relieved) at this contact point? They didn't appear to be that way on the originals.

 

[Banjo]

Pics would be helpful. It's hard to invision exactly what the issue is.
I'll see if I can take a shot of my original seat later tonight for you. It may help

 

[martx-5]

Thanks, I'll take a pic tonight and post it.

 

[Dan_Pasta]

Maybe my procrastination has paid off for once in my life ... here are pictures of the factory covers (still) on my 59. Outboard side is the side closest to the door, inboard side is nearest to the tunnel. If I can't figure out how to include two pictures on one post, I'll send the second picture in a subsequent post.

 

[martx-5]

Here is a picture of what I was talking about...

 

[Dan_Pasta]

I knew I'd screw it up ...... here is the second picture

 

[martx-5]

Now see, your second picture shows how the piping has worn through where it contacts the bottom seat pan. Either that, or it was purposely cut to provide clearance so it wouldn't interfere. Any more thoughts on this??

Edit: Of course, the first picture you have doesn't show that the piping is cut through.

 

[Dan_Pasta]

It looks like to me that they both originally went all the way around, and the piping in the second picture was just worn through (47 years of wear and tear).

Maybe you can install the seat as is, and just get some fat guys to test drive it for a while to "form fit" the piping /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/driving.gif

 

[PeterK]

Can you "hug" the two attachment points on the seatback together to spread the arc of the bottom curve.

Or maybe the top edge of the bottom frame could be persuaded to tilt inward (with a deadblow hammer) at the top (where the welting rubs) to allow some clearance.

 

[martx-5]

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Can you "hug" the two attachment points on the seatback together to spread the arc of the bottom curve.

Or maybe the top edge of the bottom frame could be persuaded to tilt inward (with a deadblow hammer) at the top (where the welting rubs) to allow some clearance.

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The "fat guy" cure sounds like it might work. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/lol.gif

But, PeterK, I think one of you methods is the way to go. I'll check to see which is the least tramatic and give it a shot. I just have to be careful with the leather that's glued onto the seat bottom.

Thanks to all. I'll let you know how it goes. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif