Learn how to DIY burlap an old car seat springs auto upholstery
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I never thought I would ever be making a video about burlap to seat springs... I hope this info and techniques will be helpful to somebody!
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I appreciate that you are now sharing how to do upholstery after so many years, it's a lost art. There are many of us restoring older cars at home, don't have the money to have parts recovered professionally and are willing to try and do it ourselves. Thank you for passing along what you've learned.
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Great tip. Great philosophy. “How you do anything is how you do everything!”
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Thank you for removing the mystery of how to recover vintage automobile seat springs. I won't pretend that I can conquer my seats as masterfully as you do, I now believe I can complete this task, thank you again and I look forward to many more of your videos.
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That seat frame looked real nice !
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Oh wow! Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I just wish I was getting the same thousands of views that other upholstery channels are getting! Thanks for watching!
I'm glad they're still people they take pride in what they do the old school way is the best way
Hello User, Oh, yea. Old school. Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!
Old school takes it to another level, when pride in workmanship meant something. I sure wish I could take my 1979 Chevy C10 pickup truck to his auto upholstery, but being close to 80 it would be hard to drive the 16 hours it would take to get there.
Hello Lo, Yep, that would be a long trip for upholstery. Just Google, "Upholstery shop near me" Please keep liking and watching!
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I just got burlap, foam, hog rings, cloth and fabric for my 53 Ford seats. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with us. Thinking of us who don't know anything, while sharing is greatly appreciated. I've never used a sewing machine either, but...
By your actions, you are proving that it can be done! Just got to do it! Thanks for watching!
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Restoring my old 56 CHevy, and sure need to find a good guy for my interior!
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Hello Kefir, I am so glad you found me. Like you, I taught myself everything I know without help starting 44 years ago. A tip, if you are doing this for income, never limit yourself. All upholstery is related. Auto and furniture will give you a decent income. However, marine will make you more and aircraft will make you many times more. Just sayin'. Please keep liking and watching!
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Your attention to detail even in unseen areas is awesome and inspiring! I hope I can hack my way through a '77 cutlass now after watching your videos. I think I'm only missing Technique #63 and 237 at this point!
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What a terrific video. Many thanks for making this video!
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appreciate the info on how to do these type of old school jobs. I am getting ready to reupholster my model a seats when i find the mohair. Thank You
Hello Dhodgson, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine on that 'Ol Model A. Please keep liking and watching!
The old ways are sometimes the best ways. I fix cars and trucks but started long ago when you made many of your own gaskets (Linoleum Company's SoLd Gasket Materials) but backing the frame or foam, keeps it from cutting thru the foam, time after time or use! Drivers side wears out first, so reinforce the French seams and lube the door hinges. As so many don't!
It is like going to "Quick Lube" shops and they don't own a grease gun! Or two drops of motor oil on hood hinges. My customers got a business card, list on back of future possible repairs, but a thanks on the front. This was a dealer, I stayed busy while others read books or played cards...
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Love the tip, keep it up. I make hogs rings from electric fence wire, own 2 SnapOn pliers, 1 at 45 degrees angle.
So much wisdom! Thanks a million!
You Have inspired me to work on ding the upolstey on my a33 Chevy project. thanks
That's great! I am sure you will do just fine. Keep watching!
Thank you sir. You have related much more than the burlap process....don't cut corners, do the best job you can.
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Beautiful work. 👍🏼
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Great explanation! Tu
Oh, you are so welcome! and thank you so much for watching!
Thank this is my next step on my VW. I appreciate you sharing your skill!
I am sure you will do an excellent job on your VW. Just keep going! Thanks for watching all my videos.
@@oldschoolautoupholstery what brand of hog ring pliers do you use? I am looking for a better tool.
Thanks!
@@earlt_vw Hi, I have never seen a brand name on hog ring pliers. There are a couple of types. Straight and curved.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. MUCH appreciated! :)
You are so welcome! Keep watching!
This will be a great help for doing my 66 Bronco seats, Thanks!
Hello Dragon, I love hearing good news like this! I am sure you will do just fine with your '66 Bronco seats. please keep liking and watching!
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what oz. burlap are you using for the era?
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@@dragondaze Hello Dragon, Not rocket science. When I order from my upholstery supplier, they don't ask me which oz I want. I just order burlap, plain and simple. Please keep liking and watching!
I am an upholsterer and I enjoyed watching your video, learned something...thanks for that!Rudy.
That's great! Keep going! Keep watching as I will always be adding more videos!
Very helpful.
Hello Mark, I hope my videos can be helpful for you some how. Please keep liking and watching!
I have weeks of labor in my springs! I agree with you about the springs.
Thank you for watching! I'm sure your project will come out just fine!
there's something some people don't understand, it's called pride in your work. just because your work get's buried behind, below, or above something doesn't mean it should be shoddy
Hello Seymour, Decades ago, a very important classic car Ferrari dealer told me that when he would look at a car to buy, the first place he looked was the glove compartment. He knew if that was real nice, the rest of the car should be nice too. Please keep liking and watching!
I did this on a 1949 Ford couple years ago. Thats relly nice Rudy !
Hello Eddie, Thank you so much! Yep those 1940's cars! Memories... Please keep liking and watching!
Thank you
Oh, you are so welcome! Thank you so much for watching!
Thanks For the info. Just received the burlap for my 65 chevelle rear seat. Would like to see more about seat spring repair. Thanks again.
Awesome! Keep going! Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the information,I’m in the process of placing burlap on my 55 Chevy seat springs👍👍
You're welcome! Im sure you will do just great with your '55 Chevy! Thanks for watching!
Nicely done ...Thank you!
Thank you very much!
I want to thank you for your informative videos. I am a drive train builder from way back. I am restoring my first from the ground up 65 mustang coup. Never before have i worked on the interior. Your videos are helping me along the way. I understand your glove box analogy. I use stress 10 bolts in all my hp motors for just that reason. Cheers.
Hello Jon, You are so welcome! Yea, turn it up to ten! I think you will do just fine on your Mustang. Please keep liking and watching!
Getting ready to do the seats in my 1959 Apache. Your video was excellent, informative, and spot on! Thanks a ton!!!
Hello Susan, I like a '59 Apache. Thank you so much! Please keep watching!
Thank you for that great video on restoring vintage spring seats. I'm just getting started on 2 bench seats from a 1968 Wagoneer. I appreciate your attention to detail.
Hi! I think you will do fine with your seats. Just got to get it done! Thank you for your kind words.
Very good information. Detailed.
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Very nicely done. You are a true "craftsman" learning and applying!
Hi! Wow, thank you for the wonderful compliments! I am glad you are applying! The best thing is to do something about it right? Thanks for watching!
Thanks for sharing! I might attemp recovering my 71 cutlass . Buckets and rear bench . 😊JR
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Good job and looks great
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Awesome.. attention to detail..
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Thanks for sharing you make it look easy and your expertise is easy to see ,I'm working on my old 69 chevelle and this is just what I needed to know! Subbed
Wow! I'm sure that you will do a great job on your old '69 Chevelle!
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amen brother
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Thanks .. well done easily explained. Now I’ll begin my 65 mustang rear seat vinyl cover replacement. I did not realize the importance of the fabric underneath the phone.
Way to go! Get that Mustang done!
Thankyou I really love your tips about the Clovebox. This is so true. Im restoreing a car which you wouldnt have ever seen as its Australian. Holden EJ Windowless Panelvan and im doing all the upholstery myself.
I mostly do upholstery for race cars so really looking forward to start on mine. Thankyou agin.
I hope that you're watching here it has been helpful for you!
Thank you sir
You are so very welcome!
Love your work. I would like to see how to install new foam on a seat. Some of the old seats have a lot of foam damage
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Thanks 👍🏽😎
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I love your videos !!
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Will do brother !!!! Getting ready to do my 54 Chevy PU seat@@oldschoolautoupholstery
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Great vid sir! What is you preferred brand of hog rings and pliers?
Hello Mr, In 44 years I have never paid attention if a brand exists. I just buy hog ring pliers and hog rings from my upholstery supplier. Please keep liking and watching!
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Thank you!
I was going to use the three men stuff because I’m only doing one car. I’m doing a 1960 comet.
Good luck with that one! Just know that it will just be a gooey temporary hold. 1960 Comet, cool!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I wish I could buy a little can of the good stuff.
@@donaldappelhof2059 Most hardware stores have quart cans of contact cement. Check 'em out..
@@oldschoolautoupholstery I didn’t know if it was the same as what you use.
@@donaldappelhof2059 Yea, there are just different name brands of contact cement.
I do want to restore my seats on my 51 styleline. What kind of material should I use on my seats? Just finished the panels. It was pretty simple. But I'm sure seat will be a little more of a challenge. I do know I need some hog rings and the hog ring tool.
Thanks for your videos. I enjoy.
Hello David, I am glad you're there for my videos. That's the wonderful thing about upholstery, nothing is impossible. You have the freedom to choose any material, be it fabric, vinyl, or leather. It is all up to your personal preference. I think you will do just fine on the Styeline. Please keep liking and watching!
Great video. What glue did you use to hold burlap? Is it thinned?
Thanks! I always use strait undiluted contact cement. If you don't have a spray gun, you can use a brush. Thanks for watching!
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Wow, thanks. I'm not sure what to say... But thanks!
Great video. Where can you buy seat springs if you don't have them?
Hello Starnet, Thank you so much! I have found seat springs on Amazon before. Please keep watching!
I did front and rear seats on a 1958 Speedster, They were terrible, but yes I cleaned them well and painted the frames. Attention to detail is key! I am currently trying to do a 56 Chev Bel Air seat build from just metal, no pattern, large seats like this are intimidating to me :/
Hello Lori, Yes, this is what i call fabrication when there are no patterns. I call it "Making something from nothing". Just hang in there! You'll get through it ok. Please keep watching!
Thanks for the help. Going to attempt my first recover on a 65 c10. Can you provide some info on the burlap and contact adhesive. What brand or supplier do you get both items from.
Hello! My burlap and contact adhesive come from an upholstery supplier. Contact adhesive can also be bought at hardware stores.
Nice content. Do you have a video on restoring the other old classic car seat components? Looking at my old seat appears that it has more than one layer on top of the burlap cover. Also what type modern foam is durable and long lasting?
Hello Dew, I think I do have a few different videos, check my channel, then maybe the older videos. For seat foam I usuall go for a medium density for comfort. Thank you so much for watching!
Hi, Cathy and I may be attempting to make covers for our 51 Chev pickup. Is there a grid you lay over the springs on top of the burlap before the cotton or is the burlap enough to keep the cover from getting out of shape? Are there different grades of burlap, heavier or more dense? Thanks for the help. Brian and Cathy
Hi Cathy! I use what I think is a standard burlap for upholstery. I get it from my upholstery supplier. I think a medium or heavy weight would do just fine. Foam, cotton, or the seat cover won't lose its shape. I hope I answered correctly, if not let me know. Thanks for watching!
Should burlap be used on prewar seats? I have a 37' Hudson that I am going to try and reupholster myself.
Oh, yes definitely! Burlap goes back to horse and buggy days!
What goes on next after bird lap? I'm planning to install presewn upholstery seat covers, for my 65 impala ? Any tips and what foam is best to buy. From classic industry?
Hello Og, After burlap is the foam. I have never bought their foam. I am Old School and make my own from medium density foam with maybe a cotton or Dacron supplement. Please keep liking and watching!
Thanks so much for sharing. We just purchased a 70 Barracuda and the seats are toasted. Where is the best place to purchase all the pieces to reupholstered the seats? Thanks again for teaching me.
Hello Tony! I bet your so excited about your new project! If your buying materials, just Google, "Upholstery suppliers" Or there may be kits available on the Internet. Please keep liking and watching!
If you haven't decided yet, I _highly_ recommend Legendary Auto Interiors products for your Mopar. You'll get the right stuff the first time, and their seat covers are made in the OEM fashion from top quality materials. Easy to install and their customer support is excellent. I've done a gold Dart and a white Road Runner and I couldn't be happier with the results.
I wonder how much thread I need to upholster a bench seat and put 2 inch pleats? I have a 2200 ft spool now, should I order another? Thank you so much for your help. 😊
Hi! I think that spool should last a very long time.....
Can I double the burlap or it’s unnecessary also do you use the cotton I seen some videos they didn’t use it and some did?
Hello Damian, Doubling the burlap is not necessary, but it won't hurt anything if you do. Cotton was common for vehicles older than the 1970's. Please keep liking and watching!
I am restoring a 1970 Mustang. What are your thoughts on the piano type wire that is woven through the burlap? I want the seats to be like original. I have music wire should I weave it through the burlap like original? What are your thoughts? Thanks Jay
Hello Jay, If you want to go through that extreme, go for it! I am sure you will do just fine with your burlap project. Please keep liking and watching!
What city are you located!! 🤔 Like your knowledge! I actually extended my wheel tubs so I had to narrow my seat Frame . Ordered seat covers to match the front so I'm going to have to get someone like you make my cover fit the frame!!
Houston Texas! I have had to do narrowed seats before...
Thanks for the info I'm 6 hrs north of you or I would bring you this one!! Maybe I can find someone in my area
@@ronaldlewis4032 Or try to do it yourself and show something you can be proud of!
redoing my 70' K10 and wondering why so many videos don't use burlap when my bench seat had it. Thanks
Sometimes people take shortcuts. You and I don't, right? Or, they don't know old school...
What size hog rings were you using?
Hello Brett, In 43 years I have never measured them. When I order, I just ask for hog rings. Maybe they are just a standard size? Thanks for watching!
What tool is that boss , for the clips ?
Hello The, That would be Hog Ring Pliers. For the hog rings. Please keep liking and watching!
In doing backrest seat with the impala emblem on top center 67 any videos please
Hello Arturo, You mean embroidery? Maybe you can do a TH-cam Search for that one. Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery no where the speaker in the middle goes
@@arturosifuentes7506 Hello Arturo, I think we are both still talking about the same thing. Please keep liking and watching!
What’s the brand of adhesive if not 3 men?
Hello Undone, I say any contact adhesive will do. Name brand is not important. Please keep liking and watching!
My 1960 ford bench seat has wire’s in the burlap running the long way. I don’t know if I need to put them back.
Yea, the wires are not necessary.
@@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks so much! I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m going to give it a go! I have to get a zigzag spring because one is broken but mine have tow different pitches on each spring. Old school?
@@donaldappelhof2059 Yep, go for it!
I noticed you use the glue gun,but it never seems to be clogged,is it because the glue you use?
Hello 636, contact adhesive reactivates itself. Therefore it does not clog. Once in a great while, I just clean the tip with Mineral spirits. Please keep liking and watching!
Technique number 789?
I just had a 100000 dollar car in the shop that another upholstery shop had made new covers for owner didn't like a spot under the cover so he had me remove the cover to investigate the issue. To our surprise there was nothing done to cleanup the springs or pad not to mention they left the mouse nest in the springs. Why would any shop do restoration work like that?
Yes, I believe it! I have seen it all!
Where are you located?
Hello Donald, I am a proud resident of East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!
@@oldschoolautoupholstery
I'm in Texarkana and I have a 1924 Star touring that is getting close to upholstery and top covering.@@oldschoolautoupholstery
@@donaldb3628 Hello Donald, Got it! Please keep liking and watching!
@@donaldb3628 Hello Donald, Sounds like we are about three hours away neighbors! That '26 Star should be really similar to this one: th-cam.com/video/88yfee_O4jY/w-d-xo.html Please keep liking and watching!
Have you done 61 caddy? Where’s your business
HelloGot, Yep I have. A 61 Cadillac Convertible. I am a proud resident of East Texas. Thanks for watching!
Integrity is shown when no one is watching.
Hello Jlow, Says a person of much wisdom! Please keep liking and watching!
Hi, love your work! Do you sell seat covers that can apply my self? Ive done it before but the shops i used to work with are out of business. Im redoing a 1954 Chevrolet, looking for just basic material slip covers. Thank you
Hello Cass, Sorry to say that I do not sell seat covers. Thanks for checking! Please keep watching!