Reupholster Your Worn Out 1940's Seats - 1948 Chevrolet Stylemaster Original Style Upholstery

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 4 ก.ค. 2022
  • In this video we tear apart and reupholster the back seat of the '48 Chevy.
    Items used: (yardage approx.)
    4 yards of new burlap
    8 yards cotton batting 2" thick
    4 yards upholstery
    3/4" hog rings
    #92 poly thread
    The Three Stooges - How High Is Up?
    Intro Music - Kevin MacLeod Brandenburg Concerto No 4

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  • @Bill-xc8le
    @Bill-xc8le 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You are probably the most underrated mechanics on youtube, your skills are amazing!

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      you're too kind, thanks for watching!

  • @davidgideon7994
    @davidgideon7994 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have followed most of this restoration and have gained so much information and knowledge to use on my 47 fleetmaster coupe. Thanks for sharing.

  • @kenobolo2556
    @kenobolo2556 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it great work just retired bought me sewing machine got me motivated keep busy Thank you . I'll keep up with u.

  • @georgemadrigal7909
    @georgemadrigal7909 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great job, you always make things look easy.

  • @NYC1927
    @NYC1927 ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE!!!!!! YOU'VE TAUGHT ME SOOOO MUCH! I'm about to start the process of working on my 40 Plymouth 4 door interior (headliner, door panels, seats etc etc) and you made it look soooo easy, even thought I know it's going to be a lot of work but now it's not so daunting! THANK YOU!!! Truly enjoyed watching your videos. New subscriber here too.

  • @kevinpfaff2301
    @kevinpfaff2301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @AndysDogHouse
    @AndysDogHouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Jay. Good video. I have to redo my 40 Buick complete interior. I have to find a rear seat. The one that came with the car is just springs and half of them are broken. I don't really need an original seat, just one that will fill the void. It will be fun when I get around to it. You are doing a great job on your car. Keep up the great videos and stay safe. Thanks for sharing.🍁👍👍

  • @kevinpfaff2301
    @kevinpfaff2301 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love those Stooges! Nyuk nyuk

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "Did your sweater have a pink bow?" "No." "You idiot, you cut off his ear!" Slap!

  • @craigwiggins7283
    @craigwiggins7283 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 1947 Chevy Fleetmaster and have done much of the restoration and repair by watching your videos. Kudos to your devine guidance. thoroughness and attention to detail. Was wondering approx. yds of material needed to do the front bench along with split back seats and the rear bench seats bottom and top. The seats have been previously done with minor shoulder tears and good padding frame and coils. Thinking of going over the existing fabric and padding. How many approx. yards material needed. Thankyou

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  ปีที่แล้ว

      I ordered 8 yds of the stripe material and had plenty left over because I used the solid gray for the seat backs. So I would say 8 yds total of whatever combination you choose to do.

  • @joemccarthy4532
    @joemccarthy4532 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    WHY DOES THE CUSHION LOOK LIKE TWO DIFFERENT COLORS ?

  • @bltventure
    @bltventure 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great videos. We r trying to restore a chopped top 46 my dad has worked on for 40 years. What would you do if the rear arm rest pieces were all rotted out? Can’t find any to replace them. Working on cutting all the inside trims for the chop. Thanks.

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      If one of yours can be used as a pattern I would use it to build a new set out of wood and hardboard. To achieve the bottom curved portion a guy could also use sheet steel or aluminum.

  • @joepierce3004
    @joepierce3004 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was wondering if you made the pattern for the frunt and back seats? Or if you know how I could get some? I have a 47 fleetmaster sport coupe.

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  ปีที่แล้ว

      For this project I used the existing covers as the patterns. Do a quick search for how to make seat patterns and you should come up with a lot of results. Thanks for watching.

  • @bigdoghernandez6479
    @bigdoghernandez6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Our you for hire? Have a 1949 Chevrolet styeline complete power train. Would have to be shipped to Kansas I’m very impressed with quality work you done on the 48

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      absolutely, I'm in the process of building a website on the subject. email me: ratzlaffmotorco@yahoo.com when you're ready.

    • @bigdoghernandez6479
      @bigdoghernandez6479 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sent you email with my information to get a hold of me. Thank you ✝️

  • @robert4005
    @robert4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What’s the cheapest lightest weight sewing machine I could get away with sewing upholstery? Really enjoy your videos

    • @tonyhddodge4282
      @tonyhddodge4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Look for an old singer 111w153, 111w154 or 111w155 as they can be found at a very reasonable price. I've picked them up from $25 to $200. What Jayhawker did in the video you could get by with just about any household machine (light material).

    • @robert4005
      @robert4005 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tonyhddodge4282 wil the singer you mention handle vinyl?

    • @tonyhddodge4282
      @tonyhddodge4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@robert4005 Yes, vinyl or leather.

    • @AndysDogHouse
      @AndysDogHouse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a cheap Walmart Sewing machine to do all the seats on my Pontoon boat. I use a heavy marine vinyl and it came out awesome. Just don't buy cheap needles.

    • @tonyhddodge4282
      @tonyhddodge4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can do it with a household machine but it’s night and day with an old singer walking foot machine especially when adding piping. @@AndysDogHouse

  • @jdschooley6808
    @jdschooley6808 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am wondering if you have found woodwool instead of cotton bat in car seats of this brand or era?

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm going to have to look up woodwool, I don't even know what that is; is it sort of like what they called excelsior? I've heard of rockwool used for insulation. Anyway, all that I have ever come across on the cars I work on is cotton batting.

    • @jdschooley6808
      @jdschooley6808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheJayhawker Yes it is called both. There was a lot of it used for upholstery and especially during the war when cotton was going to the war effort. I saw a seat to a Chevy pickup that had woodwool stuffing on ebay, but I was trying to find a late model car with it and had wondered if the Chevy car had it too? It becomes an element in my novel and I like to write with no suppositions in the plot. Thanks for getting back to me, your work is great btw.

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jdschooley6808 Let me know the title when you're finished.

    • @jdschooley6808
      @jdschooley6808 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheJayhawker will do

  • @denniszachow250
    @denniszachow250 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Where did you get the striped material?

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's not a perfect match, but it's grey and has stripes. Here's the page: affordablehomefabrics.com/collections/upholstery-fabric/products/pkl-studio-slim-fit-pinstripe-charcoal-upholstery-drapery-fabric-by-the-yard

    • @denniszachow250
      @denniszachow250 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheJayhawker how many yards did you buy for complete interior?

    • @TheJayhawker
      @TheJayhawker  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@denniszachow250 8 yards

  • @craigwiggins7283
    @craigwiggins7283 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm thinking about 12 yds. by my measurements.