Upholstery 68C

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Hi All! I'm about to put some new "clothes" on my seats, it's a 68C.. Since the old upholstery was non-original i would highly appreciate some advice and maybe some pics. . How is the back seat cushion attached to the "seat frame"? How should the upholstery for the back seat be attached to the frame? Is the back cushion loose or is the upholstery wrapped around the seat frame on the top side? I hope you understand what i mean.... I'm from Sweden so my english could be better.... Thanks in advance!
 
Hello, volume 6 of How to restore your Model A Ford has a lot of information on 1931 model 68 C cabriolets most dealers carry it .
 

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Will N said:
Classtique Upholstery has some installation videos on their website. I don't know if any of them are specific to 68C installation, but take a look. https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/index.php/installation-videos I'd bet that if you have any specific questions, Michael from Classtique would answer them for you. He's a good guy.
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I asked him some installation questions and he only told me they only make upholstery but don't handle any installation. That i would have to ask an installer.
 
Hello again, maybe post again asking for instructions from someone who has restored a cabriolet, in that How to Restore your Model A Ford, it shows a number of interior selections and photos. I have a roadster but not much similarity between the two .
 
My recollection is that the back seat cushion is attached to the seat frame which uses maybe something like the old leather (similar to that used in some of the open car top frames) to staple or tack those portions of the seat back upholstery in place on the sides - the top portion is tacked or stapled into the wooden seat rail that goes across the back of the seat frame, and the bottom ties into the seat cushion as best as I recall. The bottom seat springs are tacked to the wooden seat frame using clips, and from there the fabric/material attaches to this wooden seat frame as well. There is a rear cardboard panel that screws into the back of the seat frame and is visible from the rumble seat. Attaching the seat back to the frame is a most challenging matter. Please let me know if there might be anything further that I can offer. I've never had much luck posting photos, but I can perhaps send you some photos of our 68C upholster via e-mail if you think that might prove helpful. Good luck with your project.
 
Dick Carne: Thank you! Please send me a p.m or a mail at 13343 (a) telia.com with contact info and i will reply. BR Leif
 
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