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Old 05-28-2011, 08:08 PM
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I have had the bench seat cover for a while and finally finished it today. I did my 68 seats a long time ago and it didn't seem as hard as this past one. It has wrinkles and I reused the foam, so that would explain it, but some parts were cut shorter than others and the armrest... well that was cut nothing like the original. The driver's side smoothed out a bit after I sat my fat *** down in it, so I guess I will have to sit in the passenger side too.

The original color was black and I dyed the headrests. I think overall it's tolerable and I do love the headrests, not only for safety, but for profile of the car.

I like the feel of the bench seat and I had to weld on two bolt threads onto the passenger side track. One snapped tightening and the other cross threaded and f-ed the threads.


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Looks very good. Upholstery isnt easy at all, especially leather.
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Old 05-28-2011, 08:12 PM
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Oh and the patterns don't match the rear. Oh well didn't notice until I plopped the front in.
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Old 05-28-2011, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by scootchu
Oh and the patterns don't match the rear. Oh well didn't notice until I plopped the front in.
I didnt notice that until you said something about it lol.
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Old 05-28-2011, 11:17 PM
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im familiar with 67 and 68 seats.

I had to use hog rings to pull the middle area tight around the middle of the seat to give it a tight fitted look. (it would be the black section on your seat, the hog rings would go around that section and pull it in towards the rear frame)

Did you do this?

This might be why you have wrinkles too. Regardless, the bench is rare and looks great

Take a look at these seats to see what im talking about

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...-seats-018.jpg

http://www.mustanginteriorparts.com/...eat_Uph_67.gif

http://www.fordforumsonline.com/foru...s-dsc01299.jpg

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Old 05-29-2011, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by rst08tierney
im familiar with 67 and 68 seats.

I had to use hog rings to pull the middle area tight around the middle of the seat to give it a tight fitted look. (it would be the black section on your seat, the hog rings would go around that section and pull it in towards the rear frame)

Did you do this?

This might be why you have wrinkles too. Regardless, the bench is rare and looks great

Take a look at these seats to see what im talking about

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...-seats-018.jpg

http://www.mustanginteriorparts.com/...eat_Uph_67.gif

http://www.fordforumsonline.com/foru...s-dsc01299.jpg
Thanks, Yep I did that, starting from the center and working out and it's a PITA. I think my foam wasn't as puffy enough as I thought. I will see what time has to offer and live with it.

They say you either love bench seats or hate them. I like mine.
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Old 05-29-2011, 07:14 AM
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Looks good. Give it some time and the wrinkles will work themeselves out. I like the bench seat very comfortable. I like that Hurts Supershifter too.
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Old 05-29-2011, 06:45 PM
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as someone who works in upholstery, i approve this message lol

-kirk
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