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02-20-2003, 04:54 PM
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Hey Guys, I am re-dyeing the seatbacks on my 70 GTO and would like to replace the chrome piping. What is everyone using? I've heard that the aftermarket stuff is thinner than the original factory piping and that it is difficult to work with. Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this stuff? Any recomendations on what to use and who to get it from? Thanx.
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02-20-2003, 04:54 PM
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Hey Guys, I am re-dyeing the seatbacks on my 70 GTO and would like to replace the chrome piping. What is everyone using? I've heard that the aftermarket stuff is thinner than the original factory piping and that it is difficult to work with. Anyone have any experience (good or bad) with this stuff? Any recomendations on what to use and who to get it from? Thanx.
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02-20-2003, 05:26 PM
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IMHO, the repro mldg is absolute garbage. Are they still siliconing it on the repro seatbacks? Sorry got to have the real stuff.
We are using the best used piping we can get our hands on. Have to be very careful removing. A good friend from MD & I pulled seat piping off over 40 partscars last July over 2 days, then cleaned & picked the best pieces. Result 2 pair to use on two concours cars & sold 2 more pair. Not a very good claim rate if you are really picky.
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02-20-2003, 09:08 PM
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The repro molding is really just door edge guard material. It is much thinner and usually requires additional glue beyond what is already on the piping. It wrinkles a little on the sharp curves and is much brighter(like chrome) than originals. Finally, the originals are actually molded to the contour of the seat back, the repro is just flexible straight piping. Despite all this, look at the alternative as evidenced by OPH's search for the originals.
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02-20-2003, 09:43 PM
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OPH, any special tricks to getting the piping off with out damage? My '71 GP parts car has some with nice bright color, would like to switch it into my '69 Lemans but I don't want to screw it up in the process. Thanks.
Jeremy
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02-21-2003, 12:06 PM
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Jeremy,
Hello. Main trick is not to remove when interior is real cold. I'll even go to the point of hauling the seat into the heated garage or into the utilty room. When lifting the trim from the edge of the seat back, be very careful up in the corners. While this trim is only clipped on, getting it released from top corners seems to hardest for some folks. Might practice on piece of piping in poor condition. I have some to pull out of a GP as well, hope it warms up soon, as lh seat is functional power seat, & not ready to yank the entire seat yet, but need the seat trim.
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