That's an interesting point. Anyone know who sells nice pads?
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From: <corey.sherman@rcn.com>
To: <Triumphs@autox.team.net>; <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2001 8:05 PM
Subject: whew... May I recommend not to try this yourself:
> Just spent the greater half of the weekend reupholstering just one of my
> 1971 TR6 seats - still one to go.
>
> Mind you, no one warned me how intense the "71" seats are verses later
> models or the TR250s. VicBrit and others provide just enough info to help
> you squeak by, but all bets are off on the 1970 to 72 - no instructions in
> site! I couldn't even imagine messing with the 1969 seats with the fold
> down head rests! If not for the referral and hand holding by one of TRF's
> upholsterers, I don't think the seats would have pulled threw ("a little
> trade pun"). Also a thank you to those who did offer me some assistance
> before this ordeal.
>
> I still could use a few more pointers, if anybody is holding out.
>
> I purchased the foam and vinyl seat kits from TRF. They arrived in two
> days! Nice vinyl, and just okay foam. Nowadays, it seems as though no one
> manufactures "foam rubber", which are original - and were still in very
> good condition. Had I seen the foam kit first hand before purchasing it,
> and not for the burlap and a few liner components deteriorating, I might
> of reused or salvaged it rather than pay $200 for the new stuff.
>
> Eventually, depending on interest/response, for those who "dare to brave
> the beast", I'll document (photo and text) a DIY guide for the 70-72
> seats.
>
> On the lighter, I ran into someone on Long Island, who as a novelty
> displays in his auto repair shop, an old sign from a now defunct classic
> car restoration shop - "Sorry, we no longer redo TR6 seats!"
>
> ________________________
> Corey Sherman
> corey.sherman@rcn.com
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