I wouldn't be nearly as far along in my own project if it wasn't for your videos. I know that this one is 5 years old, but it's still very useful for guys like me. Thanks!
I have watched a few of your videos now as I am restoring my 70 chevelle and the work you do is great and as I continue to build my chevelle I will continue to look and watch your videos ty for doing the videos for the DIY
Thank you for making this video. Literally got 4 estimates for my 69 fairlane 500 yesterday. Shops wanted $550,$680,800 and $1200 just to replace the foam on my bench seats in Miami fl. Definitely doing this myself.
Excellent tutorial. Thanks for all of the tips. Especially the use of the less expensive materials. I had actually already made a list of materials to order but I ain't doin it. Hobby Lobby here I come!
yeah at 1:19 I see the crinkle listing wire as your going across marking the places for the hog rings. I missplaced the listing wire so darn it I had to order more. It got smokey and is bad air right now so it worked out won;t get the wire for a few days. I m going to recover my 76 Silverado seat next summer or if I have time before fall.
Hey Chris! Thanks for the video. We just installed an upholstery kit from Sewfine for my 1963 VW Beetle and after watching your video, realized we could’ve saved a lot of cheddar by making our own seat cushions using poly foam. Seats look great.
Great video Chris turned out great you know your stuff brother . This is very informative I will be doing my 63' Chevy Nova original seats and your video is perfect for heading me in the right direction when the time comes.I so wish you were my neighbor you make it look easy I just hope I can tackle the hog rings tight enough. Your Emblems look great also well done darlin Tks FYI I've been using Rust Oleumn spray paint for years it's some good stuff..tks brother great job looks awesome !
Ive recovered several seats by now. A couple of good tips. 1. put your new seat covers out in the hot sun for an hour or more before starting, that softens, loosens up the stiff vinyl... Better, if you have a black or dark colored car, put the vinyl covers on that hot car in the hot sun for a hour or so, as you are disassembling the old seats. 2. Use some plastic, dry cleaning plastic works best, but a plastic trash bag will work too, pull the plastic over your foam, then.. that warm pre-heated vinyl cover will slip onto your seats like warm butter. After hog ringing on the new skins, I like to let the seats sit out in the hot sun for another hour or more, for the new vinyl to soften and take its new shape. The corners and every where that you have STRETCHED and HOG RINGED, the stitching and thread will be stressed and weakened somewhat, by letting the finished product sit in the hot sun for a while, softens and gets everything to stay in place, without ripping.
I was going to ask you before if you were a member of Team Chevelle,I found out on this video your not and why.Thanks for all you training vids.Helps me a lot on my 70 El Camino.
ALWAYS put those new skins outside in the hot sun for more than an hour.... Do this OUTSIDE in the HOT SUN.... HEAT IS YOUR FRIEND while doing this... I promise you, it is 10 times easier... 2. Put some plastic over your foam, before STRETCHING new skins on your bucket seat backs... they slip on a lot easier, otherwise, pulling those new skins on a seat back is like pulling a pair of pantyhose on a 600 pound woman.
impressed nice job man..great price as well! Guys on the assembly line were probably really fast, but do you think they would ever care as much as yourself on your own car "HELL NO"! go CHRIS!
Thanks Bro this will be very helpful when I do my 70 Monte seats. i did the buckets once back in 2009. dude messed me over and kept my car for 4 years and mice ruined my interior. Karma will catch him soon. Peace
Love the video, gave me a lot of insight and inspiration to complete by 73 Riviera interior. What would you suggest for super rusted seat springs? I purchased used ones of course but they were kept outside and some what damaged. Thank you and thanks again for the video
Hey GT I just used some Rust converter Ultra on my 64 SS Impala rear seat frames. It’s a tedious job with a 2” chip brush and a Lot of time!!! It looks good and it’s protected when you are done. You can topcoat in 48 hours if you want to.
Wish I can upload a pic man ...I'm in Dallas Tx ... Admin at North Texas Chevelle Owners, stop by if u wish to joing the group..own a 72 Chevelle....lots of 😎 guys sorrounding The Lone Star State ... THANKS again
Chris or anyone that knows: Of the 3 ground wires how do you tell which goes to the back of the cluster, the dash support frame, and the emergency brake assembly? Thx
Hey Chris.. I know this instructional video is a bit old but I just came across it today. So, with this video, PUI upholster recover kit, 2" foam, burlap, hog rings, etc., I should be able to do my 1964 LeMans rear seat.. right? any suggestions please throw my way.. thank you
@@chriscraft77022 thanks for the reply chris.. glad you are one of those who follow up with your correspondences.. a lot don't. ok, so just look for or ask for the green foam or look for a particular density rating like 2.9 or so? not too many folks will ride in the rear seat I'm sure but I guess it's good to get a more dense material.
in 2019... it you can’t find them on the internet they don’t make them... I can’t find any for my 1988 G20 Chevy van either .. I got mine from chevelle places so they don’t apply
take your old covers to an upholstery place and they will make some new ones.. using the old ones for templates.. should not cost that much more than new ones
Yeah, doing upholstery isn't rocket science. Experience makes everything easier and jobs come out better, but if you've got the patience, you can save money by doing most things yourself. This mind set applies to a lot of things. Upholstry, roofing, deck building, landscaping, painting, bodywork, drywall, engine building, brakes, lift kits, electrical....you name it, a lot of trades can be accomplished with 10% of the pro's tooling if you have patience and are willing to learn. .
great job Chris keep it up are you almost done with the Chevelle and thank you so much I'm almost done with my 67 Firebird and a lot of your videos help me you could check out my UA-cam channel 67 Firebird 455 idling
I wouldn't be nearly as far along in my own project if it wasn't for your videos. I know that this one is 5 years old, but it's still very useful for guys like me. Thanks!
I had watched this training video about 2 years ago and I'm getting around to covering my rear seat very great information 👍69 Chevelle!!
Nice your make this seat car verry perfect l see doing project good job
I have watched a few of your videos now as I am restoring my 70 chevelle and the work you do is great and as I continue to build my chevelle I will continue to look and watch your videos ty for doing the videos for the DIY
how long is the drive shaft on four speed chevelle
@@stevenyost6200 its the same as auto i have a removing u joint video that i show it.... i dont remember of hand.. the exact measurement..
Your videos are always so helpful. Thanks for making them and commentating while you do it. You're awesome.
This is great! I've been a diy since my first car when I was 15...thanks for sharing your talents with us! Built not bought!
Thank you for your time , I have watched a number of upholstery videos , you are the first one to show how to make the back seat foams !
The coat hanger idea was super cool. Worked for me on a 70 F100 Bench seat. Thanks!
Thank you for making this video. Literally got 4 estimates for my 69 fairlane 500 yesterday. Shops wanted $550,$680,800 and $1200 just to replace the foam on my bench seats in Miami fl. Definitely doing this myself.
Excellent tutorial. Thanks for all of the tips. Especially the use of the less expensive materials. I had actually already made a list of materials to order but I ain't doin it. Hobby Lobby here I come!
Thank you for the video. I have a 1964 Ford f250 pickup and I ordered a seat cover for the my truck. This gives me a lot of good information.
Thanks for the video, just bought a 1972 impala custom couple. My first time restoration.
yeah at 1:19 I see the crinkle listing wire as your going across marking the places for the hog rings. I missplaced the listing wire so darn it I had to order more. It got smokey and is bad air right now so it worked out won;t get the wire for a few days. I m going to recover my 76 Silverado seat next summer or if I have time before fall.
Genius. I am so not industrial enough. I woulda just bought the overpriced seat kit, but now I would not! Excellent video!
Hey Chris! Thanks for the video. We just installed an upholstery kit from Sewfine for my 1963 VW Beetle and after watching your video, realized we could’ve saved a lot of cheddar by making our own seat cushions using poly foam. Seats look great.
Excellent... thanks for the practical tips. I feel I might actually be able to do this : )
Great video Chris turned out great you know your stuff brother . This is very informative I will be doing my 63' Chevy Nova original seats and your video is perfect for heading me in the right direction when the time comes.I so wish you were my neighbor you make it look easy I just hope I can tackle the hog rings tight enough. Your Emblems look great also well done darlin Tks FYI I've been using Rust Oleumn spray paint for years it's some good stuff..tks brother great job looks awesome !
Great video!!!! Totally agree with you about 7 different answers on the forums. Keep it up!
Thank you for video,getting ready to try my luck on 70 nova rear seat
You are straight to the point, I appreciate that. Great video!!
Awesome work guy. I like the idea of using different material other than the high dollar restoration stuff that's way overpriced.
it is WAYYYYYYYYYY over priced..
Ive recovered several seats by now. A couple of good tips.
1. put your new seat covers out in the hot sun for an hour or more before starting, that softens, loosens up the stiff vinyl... Better, if you have a black or dark colored car, put the vinyl covers on that hot car in the hot sun for a hour or so, as you are disassembling the old seats.
2. Use some plastic, dry cleaning plastic works best, but a plastic trash bag will work too, pull the plastic over your foam, then.. that warm pre-heated vinyl cover will slip onto your seats like warm butter.
After hog ringing on the new skins, I like to let the seats sit out in the hot sun for another hour or more, for the new vinyl to soften and take its new shape. The corners and every where that you have STRETCHED and HOG RINGED, the stitching and thread will be stressed and weakened somewhat, by letting the finished product sit in the hot sun for a while, softens and gets everything to stay in place, without ripping.
Great tips also I'll definitely use your tips and Chris's tks
Where do I find seat covers for my 73 Chevy caprice classic
going to be doing my back seats in the next few days will be making a few videos on progress. wish I could talk to you about it.
Nice job. You make it look to easy.
Nice video! Came out super clean.
Very good directions sir, thank you!
Thank you!! This helps me so much!! 81' Zephyr 😊
Very informative and good tips thanks it helped alot
That looks great! Thanks for the vid.
Nice Chris, im almost done with my restoration and rear seat is coming up soon. Cheers
Thank you going to re do my 67 cad seats
Awesome!! Made it easier for me when I do mine.
Awesome thanks a lot from france dude, my 67 fury will love that
great video thanks I will be trying this with my seats
Another good video Chris, thanks
Great video dude so much good info
I was going to ask you before if you were a member of Team Chevelle,I found out on this video your not and why.Thanks for all you training vids.Helps me a lot on my 70 El Camino.
Dino6961 I also have a project 70 el camino I'm doing.
ALWAYS put those new skins outside in the hot sun for more than an hour.... Do this OUTSIDE in the HOT SUN.... HEAT IS YOUR FRIEND while doing this... I promise you, it is 10 times easier... 2. Put some plastic over your foam, before STRETCHING new skins on your bucket seat backs... they slip on a lot easier, otherwise, pulling those new skins on a seat back is like pulling a pair of pantyhose on a 600 pound woman.
these were easy.. ive done a few seats in my life so far.. the front buckets kicked my butt.... foams were not made right....
impressed nice job man..great price as well! Guys on the assembly line were probably really fast, but do you think they would ever care as much as yourself on your own car "HELL NO"! go CHRIS!
Thanks Bro this will be very helpful when I do my 70 Monte seats. i did the buckets once back in 2009. dude messed me over and kept my car for 4 years and mice ruined my interior. Karma will catch him soon. Peace
Put the cover in the sun and it will help when you have to stretch it. Great video I have just the frame so I needed a reference.
Love the video, gave me a lot of insight and inspiration to complete by 73 Riviera interior. What would you suggest for super rusted seat springs? I purchased used ones of course but they were kept outside and some what damaged. Thank you and thanks again for the video
Hey GT I just used some Rust converter Ultra on my 64 SS Impala rear seat frames. It’s a tedious job with a 2” chip brush and a Lot of time!!! It looks good and it’s protected when you are done. You can topcoat in 48 hours if you want to.
any videos on repairing bad springs/ frames?
thank you so much great video so many tips
Chris thanks brotha for the tips & guide video lookie here bro
Wish I can upload a pic man ...I'm in Dallas Tx ...
Admin at North Texas Chevelle Owners, stop by if u wish to joing the group..own a 72 Chevelle....lots of 😎 guys sorrounding The Lone Star State ...
THANKS again
Outstanding video
Awesome thanks for making this👍🏽👍🏽
Great job brother. And damn good video. Hell yeaj
Cool vid.gettin ready to do mine 74 impala
What size hog rings did you use? and how thick did you cut the border?
Do you do work for others? I have a rear seat I need done
Hey Chris where can I get seat covers for my 1973 Chevy caprice classic
Fantastic HowTo Video Chris....You Rock !
LIKED/SUBSCRIBED !
Thank you for the excellent for the information, can you put the link for the foam ! Is it high density or medium?
green is high density.. i got it from hobby lobby.. shipping would be too much..
Great help Man, Thanks
Where are you located? I’ve got an 86 Toyota pickup bench to do and I’d like you to do it. It’s gonna need spring repair also.
Hey chris what's the name of the Magazine you use for your parts?
What material do you use for blasting?
Chris or anyone that knows: Of the 3 ground wires how do you tell which goes to the back of the cluster, the dash support frame, and the emergency brake assembly? Thx
By the length.. it doesn't matter which one goes where they are all connected
great video
Hey Chris.. I know this instructional video is a bit old but I just came across it today. So, with this video, PUI upholster recover kit, 2" foam, burlap, hog rings, etc., I should be able to do my 1964 LeMans rear seat.. right? any suggestions please throw my way.. thank you
yeah, your seat is just like mine.. the green foam is more firm but white is like couch cushion
@@chriscraft77022 thanks for the reply chris.. glad you are one of those who follow up with your correspondences.. a lot don't. ok, so just look for or ask for the green foam or look for a particular density rating like 2.9 or so? not too many folks will ride in the rear seat I'm sure but I guess it's good to get a more dense material.
green is high dollar
This was helpful, thanks! I’m going to need to do this to my ‘63 Cadillac seats because I sink into them. The burlap and foam is just dry rotted away.
Awesome video
Nice job
Awesome 👍
what's a jute
awesome keep them coming
good job
awesome job man
Thank you Chris for this helpful video!
Great vids
Chris where you buy the covers
Do u advise us newbys
i dont do this for a living but i can answer to the best of my knowledge
@@chriscraft77022 what material did you sew around the underside edge of fabric to connect the hog rings?
Where didn't you get the burlap?
wal Mart or jo Ann fabric
Good job
Where can I find the seat covers for cars that are not in a catalog? For example, a 1967 Buick Wildcat?
+Psycho Dad you have to take the old covers to an auto upholstery place.. that's all you can do...
Chris Craft thank youforthe response. I greatly appreciate that advice.
Research electrolysis on UA-cam to remove all the rust from the springs and seat frame. Then use a por15 rust paint. Brush it on.
Where do you find your seat covers? I have a 69 mercury Monterey and can’t find seat covers anywhere
in 2019... it you can’t find them on the internet they don’t make them... I can’t find any for my 1988 G20 Chevy van either .. I got mine from chevelle places so they don’t apply
Chris Craft Ok thanks for the info 👍 I’ll have to make my own vinyl covers and then follow the rest of the steps in your video. Thanks!
take your old covers to an upholstery place and they will make some new ones.. using the old ones for templates.. should not cost that much more than new ones
Chris Craft Oh I didn’t know they’d do that for you. Thanks a lot!
@@leviolson3977 look for an older shop.. older people.. might even get a deal on some leather seats..
@5:32 what book is that
original parts group.. they give those catalogs for free.. i buy stuff from them and south texas muscle classics..
Yeah, doing upholstery isn't rocket science. Experience makes everything easier and jobs come out better, but if you've got the patience, you can save money by doing most things yourself. This mind set applies to a lot of things. Upholstry, roofing, deck building, landscaping, painting, bodywork, drywall, engine building, brakes, lift kits, electrical....you name it, a lot of trades can be accomplished with 10% of the pro's tooling if you have patience and are willing to learn. .
I watched the entire video and nice job, and not once did you say " make dam sure" I waited 20:46 for nothing😣
lol.. i only say that when i mean it.. there are a lot of things that i learned the hard way..
@@chriscraft77022 and when you say it I make dam sure I listen🤣thanks Chris until next time
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great job Chris keep it up are you almost done with the Chevelle and thank you so much I'm almost done with my 67 Firebird and a lot of your videos help me you could check out my UA-cam channel 67 Firebird 455 idling
I know you spent more than the Hundred nineteen dollars for the kit on all your stuff
for the foam.. no.. I show it in the video somewhere.. $119 was for the batting only.. the covers were like $179 and burlap like $20
Very nice. Thanks for sharing your hard work.