Building A Hot Rod Seat For Under $100!! - Roadster Pickup Shop Truck

[@VolkswagenTube]

In the spirit of true hot rodding. It doesn't really matter how you put it together, as long as you get to drive it and have fun. 👍

[@handyhippie6548]

in the future, you should lay some 1/4" wide, single thickness cardboard strips like a beer case or a cereal box is made of over the foam and staple through it, then fold the foam back on it's self. that will help keep the staples from tearing through the foam, and you won't feel the staples. you can also roll the edges of the cover material a couple times around the same cardboard strips on the straight runs to help hold the staples, keep the edges straight, and will give you a nice finished looking edge. my grampa did upholstery as a hobby after he retired, and recovered a few chairs and recliners and a couple of couches. they sell the strips in a roll at upholstery supply stores, but beer cases, and cereal boxes are free. that's what i used for a footstool i made myself and i covered it with denim from an old pair of levis. it turned out pretty good, and it's lasted over 15 years so far.

[@Zillustration]

as a person that stretches his canvases for painting, i always start in the middle of the run; center of the top, bottom, left or right, and pull towards the outside corners. That's where you finally mess with the tucking and folding for a nice clean corner. I think that same method would apply on the army blanket. That said, you've done a great job, and I should keep my big mouth shut!

[@jimmygarner696]

Just like they would've done it in the old days...well sorta.

[@callmenortnortin467]

yup, agreed. My grandad owned a shop where he did upolstory and he showed me his correct way of starting in the middle of the run on all sides. makes for easier and neat corners .. You guys did fine with your seat,,,enjoy watching your channel a lot.

[@xozindustries7451]

I love the army blanket, great idea, fits the theme perfectly, probably would have been done like that after WWII

[@johnbehneman1546]

I LOVE IT!!!! GREAT BUILD. GREAT PRICE AND A GREAT SEAT!!!! GREAT VIDEO AND THANKS FOR SHARING!!!!

[@craigcaggiano431]

Looking good Matt, those seats are perfect for your ride.

[@bradeastham5494]

I love this pickup! The more you do the more I want it!🤟🏻

[@robertwalker9625]

The seats look great guys and you can never use too many staples since they are hidden. I've upholstered a fair amount of seats for use indoors only and outside patio furniture. The only thing I did differently was on the outside chairs I put 2 coats of outdoor primer on the wood to close the pores and keep the wood stable since there is a possibility the wood gets wet which if caught in the rain the shop truck seat would get wet.

[@slowshop]

Yes, Nirvana is perfect in the garage. Seat looks great! 👌

[@DeweyCheatumNHoweLLC]

I was wondering why the stock price for the staple maker went up the other day. Now I know. Good job guys 😉

[@waynespiteri122]

Suits the to a tee , looks great Matt .

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Another great vid!! 👍👍👍👍

[@DuckReach432]

Very cool. That throttle link and oil filler on the firewall are very cosy. Seeing you make all these things fit is a lesson in how small the 1920s & 30s Fords were. I used to have a Mazda 2 and I think that was a larger car than this (and about one percent as desirable, by most measures). Love the seats, can't wait for the footage of its first road trip.

[@stephenfrost2272]

But I bet the azda 2 seats were more comfortable on a long journey!

[@DuckReach432]

@@stephenfrost2272 That's where modern cars are more desirable - long trips. Higher cruising speed, less fuel use, less noise. Around town? There's a guy near me who has a late forties/early fifties (not sure) Cadillac. In traffic, it stands out like a classic sculpture placed amongst plastic tupperware.

[@rayrayadkins6178]

glad to see you finally got it up and running and ready for the drive on the road

[@_Peremalfait]

I think more than any other build the roadster pick-up embodies the spirit of your channel, showing how with some hard work and ingenuity you can build a hot rod on a small budget, here making a seat with just some foam, plywood, a blanket and a staple gun. And it came out great.

[@1954shadow]

Say, I have some dining room chairs that need some reupholstering … just kidding, great job on the seat for the pickup.

[@hungryforknowledge5072]

So cool. You guys have raised the bar for the word jalopy.

[@harleyveejay]

The seat turned out way better than I thought it would, the corners are so tough to do. Loved to hear you guys laugh, nice job.

[@NomadOfNorad]

On the subject of upholstery..... I would recommend the KZbin channel Chest'er, it is a guy who builds furniture from scratch, out of plywood, and then upholsters it using staple-guns and glue. He is in Russia and speaks Russian, but most of what you need to understand on it from the videos is purely visual and is largely done without words, and it is possible to turn on Russian-to-English translation once you've turning closed-caption on to get an idea what he's saying when he does say something. The guy clearly has a LOT of experience, and it is fascinating to simply watch, even if you're never going to do upholstery or what amounts to furniture-builds again.

[@willsee1822]

I also used a WW2 blanket to cover the bench seat in my Model A coupe. Love how yours turned out.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Thanks Will!

[@dannychiguina3962]

Beautiful Hot Rod Truck Build guys 🤙

[@MasterBo39]

Consider: Stake truck Side Panels made to match the upcoming signs that the F600 will be wearing! Bo.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

That Ridler comment had me rollin', I mean, it's not like you used old feed sacks ya know.. I'm really enjoying what your doing with this one!

[@dannychiguina3962]

Awesome 👍 job guys keep up the great work and Builds 🤙

[@leeroyholloway4277]

Elegant Solution. The whole truck is just killer !

[@jakeswartout4456]

You guys nailed it.

[@stevenkarnisky411]

Looks pretty good. If you keep it 'til you get old you are going to want it thicker! Let us hope the staples won't start tearing the fabric or pulling out as the truck flexes and vibrates.

[@jeremyhowes8059]

Steve's the man .

[@michaelguinn5736]

Morning Matt & Steve!! The seats look great, wish we were not so far away, I would like to come check y'all out...who knows, maybe some day....be safe......God Bless!!!

[@rstare1798]

Nice rod. I've been reading all the tips. And they are all correct. As a 22-year upholsterer, you start in the middle and work out if the cover material doesn't have a lot of stretch. If it's pullable (like an army blanket) staple a corner, then snug it on the far corner. Then pop a staple at center and one in the middle of the runs. Check it for sags, pulls a s following the proper line, and then go to town with the staples. That's why boxes of staples are 10,000 count. 🤙🤙

[@johnkranz4004]

The seat fits the look of the truck perfectly Great job Matt and Steve

[@BarnacleBilltheSailor]

The seat is cool and matches the truck perfectly. Old Army-Navy surplus stores are a great place to shop and the wool blanket kinda looks like mohair. I was going to suggest putting "hospital corners" on the blanket so that it would wrap around the edges better and without any wrinkles, but your method came up fine.

[@tomfortson5147]

Matt, the seat looks GREAT! I agree with starting the stapling from the center and working out (for next time!) When you attach a bracket to the wooden seat back, (also for next time) try getting some "T-nuts" with the prongs in 1/4-20 or so, and insert them thru the back, hammer them flush to the wood, then you have threaded inserts to attach the bracket, rather than having nuts sticking out into the foam cushioning. Those T-nuts are very handy to have on hand for various projects around the shop/garage/house.

[@IronTrapGarage]

We didn’t have any of those nuts laying around or I’d have used them. Went missing with a recent clean up in the shop!

[@ryanlargo921]

The seats looks great. I've found it easier to work from the center out. A lot easier to maintain a straight uniform pull. Not a critique at all, just helping words. Another great show guys!

[@bigbaz1159]

Matt Those are the X army blankets that also are ideal for roof linings, It's amazing what you can get in X army and navy stores for a lot less than you can buy roof lining material for.

[@TrendsbySterling]

Seat came out great Matt!

[@jimandlinsnow7002]

You done good. Another small victory. They keep adding up. It will be done before you know it.

[@choppedmercury9826]

Hey guys, I know it does't fit your style but I would love to see bobbed fenders on the back and motorcycle fenders on the front. Nice job on the seat

[@driftwoodpile]

It looks great! Amazing what low buck results can turn out. I'd be tempted to make door and interior corner panels though too

[@anthonycarty9433]

Good job on the seat , as many have offered upholstery advice I'd like to offer some carpentry advice . When using the power saw , no need to have the blade at its lowest setting . Have the tips of the blade about 1/2 below the underside of the wood . This is what I was taught , any real carpenters please feel free to correct me . Makes moving the saw a little easier .

[@chuckstith838]

I heard minivan rear seats fit very well and are usually in great shape.

[@IronTrapGarage]

They do but they look like modern minivan seat.. this fits the vehicle theme better

[@jonolson8270]

Great choice for upholstery, fits the whole attitude of the little pickup.

[@ralphhammond8398]

Hey guys, like the seat, good job...Ralph

[@BoxcarsGarage]

I love that lil truck!!

[@joealbert7773]

I'd add some glue between the foam and board. Also when you are attaching something like this, it is easier to start in the middle and work towards each end.

[@stude1953]

A FUNNY: I thought you hired somebody new in the shop to cut out the seat pattern, here it was you ! Never seen you without a cap/hat on lol btw AWESOME pickup!! THE IRONTRAP UPHOLSTERY CO.

[@mikebougher3731]

Iron Trap Upholstery a division of Iron Trap Garage! 👍

[@oldblueshhrchannel1847]

Great job! Should’ve done it this way or coulda done it that way…. It’s done , it works, it looks great, you’ll have to decide if it’s comfortable.

[@deadheadlights]

Love this truck!!

[@lancealdrich5499]

I made my rat rod seats for about the same price. But mine were from 50 gallon metal barrels. That we bought for twenty dollars. Fabric and foam came from hobby lobby.

[@kenstevens5675]

If you got the look that you were going for that’s all that matters, I think it looks great.

[@dombutler7685]

Great job with the seat! Love the green color!

[@onehotpinto]

My new favorite build. It's refreshing to see you build a bench seat. The whole "Bomber seat" thing is getting a little old to me. Keep up the good work.

[@IronTrapGarage]

Agreed!

[@onehotpinto]

@@IronTrapGarage Besides, with a bench seat your girlfriend can sit next to you.

[@merckxamillian]

"My Girl" in the background, nice.

[@johnbehneman1546]

One of my favorites

[@stevenscott4460]

Looking good Matt

[@bensonsspeedshop1191]

Awesome Video, Guys!!!

[@victorcaporosso1752]

Looks like another fine job

[@tomwilkinson2184]

Very nice guys, just what was needed for it!!

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video Matt

[@SpeedKing49]

Seat looks great guys, perfect for the look your goin for. Can't wait to see it on the road, its a cool little pickup.

[@danielkeel9265]

Looks good Matt! Glad you mentioned the '39 seats... they worked for purpose but I cringed! The redo looked awesome! Given that this one's a go-getter, you might consider making a canvas cover to go over the blanket cover, to save it getting all greasy over time. Never saw that thing getting rescued when you dragged it onto that box truck! Well rescued!

[@gregl1824]

Looks awesome . I'll have to look up the stuff on Amazon ..I need to do seat cushions for my Buick and it has that exact same color. I still say a roll bar between the cab and the box would set off the look just perfect . 😉

[@black88coupe]

Great job cool little project for not a lot of money.

[@jimlyreman5869]

Nice look!

[@guillermonieri4203]

My type of seat. Thank you.

[@jerrylong381]

Hey Matt, The seat looks great. I take it you and Steve are not the ones wrapping a lot of gifts at Christmas. Lol The Iron Trap Parts Express is about ready to hit the road!

[@johnbehneman1546]

Great video and education

[@hughsmith7281]

Seat looks great.

[@adamradford1910]

I love this truck

[@AC-gj4ze]

The perfect pickup 💯👍🏽

[@cgulden]

If the hot rod building gig doesn't work out, you could be a carpenter.

[@HansensSpeedShop]

Nice job I think it came out pretty good and you can’t beat the price

[@stevecombscombs2950]

Love what you do Matt

[@knutbkristiansen]

Nice job boys

[@AM-sp1my]

Looks great good job 👏

[@TheTubeTube2]

Luv it!

[@shotsrodder]

Fits the build 👍

[@64Dasani]

Looks great, needs a stain or rip to fit the theme

[@willymccoy3427]

Those will come with time if it gets used like anything I drive.

[@64Dasani]

@@willymccoy3427 I’m sure

[@tomkrisel4493]

When he jumps in it with a screwdriver in his back pocket.

[@butchperez9467]

Spectacular

[@johnbehneman1546]

A great idea for door cards

[@stephengent9974]

Upholstery starts from the middle and works to the corners so you get even tension

[@fairlanefivehundred]

I insulated my whole house with fewer staples! But the seat looks great! Now Mike will be wanting one for his roadster! Good job guys!

[@terry3665]

I'm so glad I always read the comments, now you need to throw it away and do it "their" way! Right or wrong it's cool and fits the build and thank you for not using a Mexican blanket.

[@anthonycarty9433]

As Matt said that he hasn't done upholstery before,he's done a sterling job . Everyone who has offered advice , I'm sure is well meant . If Matt reads the comments he'll have plenty of top tips for when he does the next seat. Regards .

[@oldfordsgarage]

My dad and I did the same thing for seats in our 29 close cab pick up.

[@ronjohnstonaustralia2417]

Lets hope you dont get a sprinkle of rain on an outing..... ( sorry if i sound like a bit of a wet blanket ) .

[@newagaingospel]

I'll bet your Christmas wrapping looks about the same... 😁

[@chasnelson5753]

All you need now to complete the build is a rocking chair in back for granny 🤣

[@ronniepapepape1629]

Looks good.

[@hildysworld]

Should have hot rod Jen letter IRON TRAP GARAGE in faded faux-aged lettering on the doors of the jalopy shop truck when she does the big truck.

[@johnbehneman1546]

Thank you Amazon

[@hotrodbob6573]

I use spray contact glue on the plywood and foam,

[@bruceaitken3977]

I actually would have used even more staples, but then I also had an air stapler . I always used 3 “ Firm foam for bottoms as it will “settle “down some after use . Looks very period .

[@stevesimons6333]

It is an Army blanket so it must have hospital corners and you also must be able to bounce a quarter on it. It appears you were never in the military. Just goofing around but I did do hospital corners ( Army blanket cover) in my rat. It is almost a real shop truck. Have fun.

[@mythrusthelema]

If it works great! It's not like you are building a Barris hotrod. I think it looks just right for that cool POS look you have going 😉 keep it up.

[@richardwyatt8979]

After watching you since the Eastwood days, it's nice to see that you don't excel at everything. Still, good job, now get that out and drive it.

[@keithwallington4966]

matt one every inch trim all the excess of turn under not over think you need more practice i use 2"chip foam with 1" over for the seat and 1"with a lumber as there is nothing like comfort when out for a cruzz and yes i was cringing😁🤣🤣🤣

[@stephencudaback4548]

Looking good guys it work that I like and thank for the info on where you got the fome cover bug a looking good guys love it from steve c from state Oregon

[@jamesschruder5609]

Great thoughts on the upholstery...further....all black would be more professional.

[@garyhughes9199]

Iron Trap logo in the seat would be sweat.

[@tomkrisel4493]

"Sweet". Sweat gets pretty smelly.