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Re: Seat Kits

To: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
Subject: Re: Seat Kits
From: "David Moore" <davohnoo@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 14:34:36 -0700
I am going to take a stab at it.  Infered in both responses is the
stiffener needs to be bowed to the extent that it mates up with the frame?

Good advice re: take the time to do a good job, there will be other shows!

THANK YOU for the reality check,

DCM

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> From: Dodd, Kelvin <doddk@mossmotors.com>
> To: David Moore <davohnoo@worldnet.att.net>
> Cc: mgs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Seat Kits
> Date: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 11:47 AM
> 
> David:
> 
>       The back stiffener card can be steamed slightly to make it easier to
> shape.  It will work ok dry tho'.  Use a contact adhesive and tape to
hold
> the card to the frame while the glue takes.
> 
>       The card is included along with extra padding in the custom leather
> kits because the extra seat back is cut slightly differently from the
> original.
> 
>       The stock seat back cards are also supplied flat and installed in
> the same manner.  No biggie, they just make the back of the seat have a
nice
> smooth bowed shape.
> 
>       Just a suggestion.  Upholstery is something that can be installed by
> a DIY owner to great effect, but there is no substitute for the
experience
> and tools of a professional.  If you feel uncomfortable with installing
the
> kit, I would suggest thinking about having the seats finished by someone
> with experience.  If you choose to go ahead, take your time and don't let
> this one car show dictate your enjoyment of the seats for years to come.
> 
>  
>       Hope this helps
> 
> Kelvin.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: David Moore [mailto:davohnoo@worldnet.att.net]
> > Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 11:03 AM
> > To: mgs list
> > Subject: Seat Kits
> > 
> > 
> > Does anyone have any experience installing the leather 
> > aftermarker Moss
> > leather seat kits for later MGB's?
> > The back stffener is supplied flat and I am kind of afraid of it.
> > 
> > If I don't get something done soon I will miss the ABFM this 
> > weekend in
> > Portland Oregon.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > DCM
> > 71BGT with partially installed interior.
> > 

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