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Forum: Interior TECH 01-18-2024, 05:05 PM
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Posted By rambow
This thread I created years back over on...

This thread I created years back over on Chevelles.com has good pics of the whole bucket build recover process. The headrest stuff starts at post #34:
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Forum: Interior TECH 01-18-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 466
Posted By rambow
#1 make sure you remove and reinstall the head...

#1 make sure you remove and reinstall the head rest tubes THROUGH the bun before the cover goes on.
If the headrest tube is buried UNDER the bun, you are never going to find it after the covers on. ...
Forum: Interior TECH 01-05-2024, 07:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,104
Posted By rambow
The repop seats are made with PUI covers and PUI...

The repop seats are made with PUI covers and PUI seat buns (stiff as bricks). The frames & springs are made by Dynacorn Industries.

You are basically paying a premium for the lowest grade...
Forum: Interior TECH 11-10-2023, 01:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 748
Posted By rambow
Legendary Sells covers with the correct metallic...

Legendary Sells covers with the correct metallic Pearl for a 68, and they do have patterns for the front benches as well.

I did a friends 68 firebird convertible a couple years back, and he...
Forum: Interior TECH 09-18-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 622
Posted By rambow
$2000- $2500 is right on target for custom made...

$2000- $2500 is right on target for custom made covers installed.

for front and back, its going to be AT LEAST $1k just to rebuild the seats and install pre-made separately purchased covers... So...
Forum: Interior TECH 09-12-2023, 06:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 309
Posted By rambow
They are the same frames and springs, however the...

They are the same frames and springs, however the listing rods that attach to the springs and define the tucks in the covers, are sometimes in a different place for standard vs deluxe and you have to...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-28-2023, 02:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 323
Posted By rambow
They are, but you will have to buy the whole lock...

They are, but you will have to buy the whole lock plate pair to get them.
Forum: Interior TECH 07-17-2023, 12:58 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,899
Posted By rambow
Correct- you will need to cut it to insert a wire...

Correct- you will need to cut it to insert a wire rod. I usually cut it just inside of the sewn sleeves on each side, that way the stitch doesn't unravel.
Forum: Interior TECH 06-05-2023, 04:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 767
Posted By rambow
Originally they did use some sort of grease, but...

Originally they did use some sort of grease, but I have no idea what it was.

I use white lithium grease when i clean them up and put them back in, it solidifies fairly quickly and stays put and...
Forum: Interior TECH 05-26-2023, 12:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 930
Posted By rambow
Here ya go... Step by step what you are in for...

Here ya go... Step by step what you are in for with 64/65 buckets:

https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=847304

Redoing seats is NOT rocket science by any means- Some guy...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-26-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By rambow
wait, Just re-read your post, are you talking...

wait, Just re-read your post, are you talking about the hook at the end of the spring and how to bend it inward, or are you talking about bending the compression "z" bends?

The paddles will make...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-26-2023, 12:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,056
Posted By rambow
Unfortunately they don't make one for the Medium...

Unfortunately they don't make one for the Medium Loop size spring that GM Seats used.
There is a 1" version that fits the "Small Loop" spring that is used in Ford and Mopar seats, and a 2" version...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-13-2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 719
Posted By rambow
I followed this guide ...

I followed this guide (https://www.chevelles.com/threads/door-panel-how-to.271914/)when I did my unassembled panels for my 68.

One thing of note that I had to do was to flatten the original...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-10-2023, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By rambow
Are you talking about the 3 prong clips/crimps? ...

Are you talking about the 3 prong clips/crimps?

These are the ones I use for all my spring repairs... They are called BW clips or Borderwire clips. Made by CS Osborne.

They don't need a...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-10-2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 926
Posted By rambow
Repop windlace is a PITA to install. Its 100% a...

Repop windlace is a PITA to install. Its 100% a fact.
Talking about the stuff above the windshield, around the back window and on the sides\quarter glass...

If you are using originals it will...
Forum: Interior TECH 04-05-2023, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By rambow
72 Monte Carlo / Grand Prix seats 1972...

72 Monte Carlo / Grand Prix seats

1972 A-body buckets had latches on both tracks with the connecting wire between them. This is stock and correct for 1972.
Another indicator for it being 1927 is...
Forum: Interior TECH 02-15-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,122
Posted By rambow
Since you are combining cloth & vinyl next to...

Since you are combining cloth & vinyl next to each other it really shouldn't matter since they are different materials. A slight variation (or even extreme variation) on color is pretty much...
Forum: Interior TECH 09-19-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,595
Posted By rambow
Most vinyl is called 2 way stretch... basically...

Most vinyl is called 2 way stretch... basically meaning it stretches more one way than the other. When laying out templates for seat covers, you want to be mindful of the stretch direction, different...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-19-2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By rambow
This is the only pic i could find of mine that...

This is the only pic i could find of mine that you could see.... Didn't realize it was like 20 years ago that i had them, most of the pics were scans of photos and they are so dark you can't see...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-19-2022, 03:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By rambow
Looks like that is the new name for their "Rally"...

Looks like that is the new name for their "Rally" Recliner. I've had 2 sets of them in the past. Its a comfortable seat, but two primary issues:
#1 its SMALL. doesn't look small in the photo, but...
Forum: Interior TECH 08-19-2022, 03:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,030
Posted By rambow
FYI, if you have a Fastenal (or similar...

FYI, if you have a Fastenal (or similar industrial HW supplier) they sell these (and all kinds of fancy screws, nuts, bolts and stuff with every kind of head and material option you can imagine) by...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-14-2022, 01:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By rambow
Whoops. yes... Sedan = 2 door post, but could...

Whoops. yes... Sedan = 2 door post, but could also mean 4 door post.
usually specified as 2-door sedan or 4-door sedan
Forum: Interior TECH 07-14-2022, 01:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By rambow
You are correct, the bracket on the floor is...

You are correct, the bracket on the floor is different 67 vs 64-66- however the seat frames themselves were still the same and will interchange 64-67.

If you look closely at your two pics of the...
Forum: Interior TECH 07-13-2022, 11:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,049
Posted By rambow
The back seat is the same for 64-67 GTO/Lemans &...

The back seat is the same for 64-67 GTO/Lemans & Chevelles, Hard tops & Sedans are the same. The Correct Back seat will run the "full width" of the car and touch the door panels on each side. Quick...
Forum: Interior TECH 01-07-2022, 04:53 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,899
Posted By rambow
I've done a handful of these Legendary Rallye...

I've done a handful of these Legendary Rallye cover sets so I went back through my pics and i didn't see any particular issues like you have, but all my pics are after i was done hogringing it all...
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