Reshaping 1969 Dodge Dart Seat AUTO Upholstery DIY How To

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DIY How To Changing the shape of my customer's 1969 Dodge Dart seats according to his specification. Making larger side bolsters and taller backrest seat insert for his comfort.
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[@davidgodfrey5055]

Watching a craftsman is never boring. More detail is better, though I know what it takes to make a video. I appreciate your efforts and skill. And humor!!

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Thank you for the kind words! Keep watching!

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[@Deested]

Man If my grandma saw those seats nobody would get a chance to feel the vinyl, they would have plastic on them their whole life. I see that you made bigger bolsters to get that seat to hug and a larger area for lower back/lumbar. Beautiful seats!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Deested, You are right about the changes that the customer requested! Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!

[@donanything6816]

Just what I was looking for, bolsters. I want to split the rear bench by replacing a strip in the center springs with wood. Then add bolsters to each side. I think it can be done, therefore, it can. Yes? Thanks for the video.

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Don, Like I always say, that anything's possible with upholstery. Please keep liking and watching!

[@royb2251]

Brilliant work 👍🏻

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Royb, Thank you so much for saying so, I really do appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

[@jseal21]

Sides are fuller and the lumbar pillow is pushing twice the size. Plus a fuller foam all the way around

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Wow! You got it right! Sometimes the customers ask for something a little special. So I give it to them! Thanks for watching!

[@jseal21]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery you do beautiful work, I'm building a '69 Fury Sport, and your vids give me a lot of hope that when I get to interior I'll be able to do a competent job. Thanks for the clear process and encouragement

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@jseal21 Thank you so much! 1969 Fury sport is so cool. You will really enjoy it when it's finished!

[@royb2251]

Brilliant work 👍🏻

[@DallasRice-bm4xf]

Can you do a foam build video?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Dallas, Some foam building here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jn-5k3yMfMyIbLM Thanks for watching!

[@836dmar]

Is the foam scrim foam? I’m an amateur and do some aircraft stuff. Vintage = fewer rules. I’ve added layers of padding but don’t think I’ve ever foamed an entire job due to weight concerns(plus I don’t get paid much as it’s typically a buddy thing so I often do detailed work using customer’s cheap supplies). The foam effect is great! The steamer secret has also done wonders when they are too cheap or simply unable to find 50 yo pattern cushions. I have done it but never offered to pattern complex foam bolsters, etc. Great content with a creativity and detail that few can understand. Thank you!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

For the seat covers, I use scrim foam. I love aircraft upholstery! Most of the time my customers require the FAA Burn tested materials. Gets expensive!

[@836dmar]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks. Yeah I think it's '76 or so for the FAA rule. Some of the later fire retardant treatments are actually corrosive to aluminum from what I've seen. Of coarse seats weighed 3+ times as much by then. The 40s and 50s stuff is super light. Good intentions sometimes makes no sense. Keep up the great stuff. It's inspiring!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

@@836dmar Thank you! Keep it light!

[@MrEric_API]

Pro tip, plus panels being assembled into covers. You're brave only ordering 3 1/2 yd of vinyl. I'd have had to order extra...... Extra Bonus video.!!!!!

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

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[@fakename3042]

Did you use 3.5 yards of vinyl for each seat?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

That would be 3 1/2 yards for the whole two seat project.

[@fakename3042]

@@oldschoolautoupholstery I noticed you moved the seat insert on the seat back? Why did you do that?

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

The customer wanted a higher lumbar support for his lower back for more comfort.@@fakename3042

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Larger Bolsters on your version

[@oldschoolautoupholstery]

Hello Craig, Yep, you got that right! Please keep watching!