MGB Seat webbing

Saved $70 (plus shipping)
How to use recycled cargo straps to restore broken, and over stretched seat webbing on a 1977 MGB
Part for reference:
SEAT WEBBING, BOTTOM CUSHION, INCLUDES HOOKS, MGB
mossmotors.com/webbing-seat-c...

[@jamesmiller3142]

Excellent. Thank you

[@SPH56]

Very good tutorial Alex. Had a similar rebuild on the driver seat of my MG parts chaser, a '98 Dodge 1500. Those seats use 13 springs, wires and metal rods and they were all broken. I replaced them with spiral wound picture wire, new springs and larger rods and it turned out great although now that I see this, the web design could have easily supplanted that more complicated system. Good job!

[@danielwoodard680]

Great installment. I am rebuilding two MGBs at one time, a '74 roadster and a '71GT. You are integral to the process. I am not mechanically adept. These videos help me move ahead and conquer constant trepidation, and fear of the screw-up. I would loe to be able to show you the work when it is finished. They will be your fault when they work.

[@AlexPlatacis]

I follow a few facebook groups where other MGB owners share photos and discuss projects. Please share a few pics. I'd love to see what you are working on. facebook.com/groups/2230917601/?ref=share

[@waltmarks9720]

You can buy new strap set for Moss Motors

[@AlexPlatacis]

@@waltmarks9720 true. I even listed the link in the description. I just chose to save the $70 and shipping. Also I enjoy the work... And its gotta be a good thing to repurpose salvaged materials

[@reed-xd8zx]

As I watched this I thought, “Why didnt I think of this!”. Two weeks too late, I spent the $70

[@DrewM91105]

Interesting, but you don't sit on the seat you've just redone, so who knows if it's comfortable or not? The reason strips of rubber webbing are used is to provide some "give" in the seat bottom which makes it more comfortable. I wonder if those surplus nylon straps have any 'give' in them? If they don't, it's going to be a pretty hard seat to sit on. I've owned MGB's for years, and rubber webbing seems to be the most comfortable. Anything that doesn't flex is going to be a Pain in the You-know-what. By the way, the whole webbing system with rubber straps, a new wire frame, and hooks comes from Moss Motors for about $30 so I'm not sure why anyone would want to reinvent the wheel. Or the seat.

[@AlexPlatacis]

Well, I can tell you first hand that your speculation is incorrect. The seats are quite comfortable. If you watch many of my videos, you will notice I have a "thing" about repurposing and reusing stuff. I also like to avoid shipping. So a $30 item from Moss can often cost upwards of $50 and take a week to get here. I appreciate your input. It is always good to see another's perspective.