Seats & door panels

[Vince Malvagna]

Its time to freshen up my baby's interior. Its a 1970 roadster. I'm thinking about trying to install new seat covers, and new seat foam myself, I'm pretty handy, is this somthing I could do myself, or should I take it out to have done ?? I had heard once before that this was a nightmare. Also thinking about new door panels, but im kind of afraid of what I might find hidden behind the old ones. Any advise would help Greatly. Thanks. Vince.

[Patrick H.]

Re: Seats & door panels

Vince,

I've replaced door panels and seats on 70, 71 and 72 cars. Having done it, this is my thought:

Remove your seats from the car, and then using one of the many magazine articles online for assistance and guidance, remove the upholstery and foam from your seats. Beadblast your frames, and weld any cracks that need repair. Have the frames powder coated, or at least painted with an epoxy gloss black.

Now call Al Knoch. Send your seat frames to him, and have him ship you your new covers and foam installed on your seats. Purchase your door panels from him, and install them yourself. You will now have the best door panels available, and save yourself the ultimate headache of installing new foam and covers on your seats.

Patrick

[Michael D.]

Re: Seats & door panels

I would have to agree with Vince. I am an upholsterer by trade. It is easier to have someone do the seats for you if you have no prior experience doing a seat cover. I have seen people rip there seat covers trying to do the install and have to pay for a repair or new cover, adding $$ on top of the oringinal cost. I don't know what Al Knock turn around time is but its probably not more than a trim shop. The door panels are very easy to install.
Mike D #1787