Classic VW BuGs How to Restore and Reupholster Rear Seats 1964 Earlier Beetles

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This is the 2nd part video on Seat Upholstery, this time the rear seats!
Chris Vallone

[@1uptospeed]

now thats music to reupholster by ! you guys make it look ez. i guess its just farther & son teamwork .thanks chris for all you do.

[@pattysherwood7091]

Sehr gut, Chris. Danke.

[@vc5010]

thanks for putting this video i was wondering if i can do this myself on my 61 now i know i can love all your videos great job.

[@classicvwbugs]

you are very welcome! Thank you.

[@Openairgarage]

Thanks for doing this video, it helps me to see how to attack this project.

[@jimmd53]

Another good Video Chris, well done....and again, thank you for the knowledge. Jim Semertzides

[@classicvwbugs]

Thanks Jim!

[@Bostonclassics1]

Awesome video. Much appreciated

[@BeetleJuice1980]

dear Chris , I havent found any video about seat belts, so i throw my question here : do you have any idea how to restore the vinyl sleeve to the cable that is mounted to the central tunnel, where the seat belts go( next to the emergency brake)? sure we can use heat shrink but its not the same thickness and quality. it seems that the steel cable was "dipped" to vinyl (?) at the factory, I don't think they had "heat shrinking vinyl" back to the 70's. thank you !

[@xsavierneogeo1569]

any hope for a 72 sedaN

[@saiesafari9640]

where do you buy the cover at ??

[@neftalilomeli847]

What kind of plyiers are those?

[@alexanderglz56]

thanks guys...

[@bons562]

So nice an easy. Like 👍👍

[@scoth5135]

Another question chris, I have a 65 ghia, the seats are a bit different, the seat covers I got are from Tmi, they don’t slide over back frame, they just wrap to the upper and side bars, there is a piece of thin cardboard that covers the back to cover springs, i cant find a part for this, it bc also has piping on the edges, something I have to make possibly?

[@trevcessna1723]

Hey Chris, why use burlap instead of the felt as with the seat bottom? I'm mid process, all seats stripped and power washed, sanded and painted, doing front seat now. Great video! Thanks.

[@classicvwbugs]

either one works. Sometimes I use felt too.

[@Its_about_that_time]

All my tabs on my rear seat are broken. What can I do

[@julieulloa5314]

Please help, I'm restoring seats for a 77 SB Vert, I'm not at all sure how to re-wire the top backs. Front seat back rest knob has no tension when i move the lever. Do you have a diagram of how to re-wire the unit?

[@rickwilliams5389]

Chris, my seat cover for the back, shown in this video does NOT cover the back. Rather, it is open and requires the hardboard backer that is covered with carpet and has the cotton strap and buckle. It has a 9 inch flap of carpet attached on the bottom with a pocket sewn in for the metal stiffener as a bridge between the seat bottom and the body floor. I am sure that you know what I am speaking about. Well,...,the real question is do carpet kits have these two precut and edging as part of the complete kit?

[@classicvwbugs]

yes they do

[@rickwilliams5389]

Chris, I love the music...more soothing than the radio...where did you find it? Also...I am ready to restore my seats. springs are de-rusted and everything straight. Painted the springs and frames and have new horsehair, padding and jute. Do you still recommend the one inch of foam?? Also, my seat lays down and has a hard backer covered with carpet. Do I just do the seat as you did and add the backer with the carpet when I choose what I will be using? Thanks...love your videos! Rick Williams in Port Orchard, WA

[@classicvwbugs]

No if you have the new horsehair, you will not need the foam, it's either or. Just follow these steps in the video and you are good to go.

[@HoboHeaven]

Music is Dick Dale, 60s Surfmusic

[@ThomasFMPayne]

We are doing a 73 Super. Wouldn't you know that my DVD player crapped out. This is not what I need. I need the new rear seat back instructions! I can't remember the sequence for the spikes

[@VwErik88]

Hi Chris, im gonna do this widh my 55 Beetle soon, I just wonder, can i skip the Rod pice ?

[@classicvwbugs]

VwErik88 Which rod?

[@VwErik88]

For the front seats and rear seat as you take out :)

[@classicvwbugs]

VwErik88 ah, kinda need them

[@VwErik88]

Okay thanks Chris !

[@scottmagyar]

Chris what kind of paint do you use on seat frames and springs before you reupholster .

[@classicvwbugs]

Did a video on it kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4iVmaiihd2Ho68

[@danielheinz8134]

I had them sand blasted and powder coated, will last a veryyyyyyy long time. In expensive as well.

[@thomasmunstermann7195]

1.a.männer liebe alte käfer hatte mal einen 1972 er. ❤ Chopper

[@hectorzapata4295]

Isn't the "horse hair" padding what gives the Bug that particular interior smell?

[@classicvwbugs]

yeah when it gets old

[@danielheinz8134]

@@classicvwbugs aka, also known as fire starter lol

[@classicvwbugs]

@@danielheinz8134 for sure yeah

[@danielheinz8134]

@@classicvwbugs I called you guys the other day about resto on my 65 sedan vent windows. No worries though, I am having dougs bugs do it here in az.

[@scoth5135]

Hey Chris, great stuff, What is the plastic sheeting for? Is it necessary?

[@classicvwbugs]

Just to help make the material slide over the foam. Without it, it will grab, making is tough to pull down.

[@aimeeh1764]

Do you pull the plastic out before clamping the cover down?

[@alfonsoc.2291]

Hi Chris, what’s the difference between velour and tweed? is better to use vinil?

[@classicvwbugs]

Just different fabric textures, velour is like a very soft fine hair, and tweed is a woven tougher material. Should be on google.

[@classicvwbugs]

vinyl is ok, but cheap.

[@AlexCamacho]

Where can I purchase jute from and what size hog rings are you using? Awesome video by the way! Thank you for providing all this great content. :)

[@classicvwbugs]

Carpet stored or VW parts suppliers like cip1 or jbugs or sewfine

[@timroller6431]

How thick does the foam need to be?

[@classicvwbugs]

1" high density

[@jonathanbruce9658]

Chris is that foam 1 in thick?

[@classicvwbugs]

Yes 1" high density

[@aurelinobulcao]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@meesterprofe007]

Why ruin it all with cheap foam….what happened to coconut husks?

[@classicvwbugs]

@@meesterprofe007 they are not that great either.

[@emmaziegler6647]

Ive never seen a vw with horse hair ,coconut fibre and cotton waste yes,maybe in america