GT40 Restoration - Ep 62: Making My Own Race Seat With Custom Foam Insert

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  • Опубліковано 25 гру 2024

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  • @tbz1551
    @tbz1551 8 місяців тому +4

    I've done a covering similar with tape before. Problem is that over time, as your body weight forces anything on a slope downward, the tape will migrate away from its original spot and you end up with a gummy residue collecting in certain areas. It is great for a bit, then it slowly gets harder and harder to tolerate and heat will exacerbate the issue. Just an fyi... all looks amazing!

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому +1

      I guess I'll see how it holds up over time

  • @GSAPilot
    @GSAPilot 8 місяців тому

    Awesome Andrew 👍 love the cloth look on the seats.

  • @johntisbury
    @johntisbury 8 місяців тому +1

    A great looking seat and love the approach.

  • @fraglo
    @fraglo 8 місяців тому +1

    Very nice! I’ve been enjoying the journey since the beginning. It’s nice, but bittersweet as you’re making your way towards the end.

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому

      The journey with the car isn't done by a long way 😀

    • @fraglo
      @fraglo 8 місяців тому +1

      True…is there ever really an end. Lol

  • @erikrummel6277
    @erikrummel6277 8 місяців тому +1

    Love the seat. You can reupholster for a couple quid any time it strikes your fancy 😂. I’m curious to know how long it will hold up, as some foams are much more elastic and resilient than others.

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому

      Only time will tell. But like you say for a few pound and a couple hours I can change up the covering easily

  • @jase6370
    @jase6370 8 місяців тому +1

    wow thats fantastic andrew.

  • @kurbmeisterklotz
    @kurbmeisterklotz 8 місяців тому +1

    Very Nyssh Andrew! I need to do something as well to my seats. I will re-watch this video in the future Thanks

  • @andresgarcia7757
    @andresgarcia7757 8 місяців тому +1

    That’s awesome Andrew! Your work is great inspiration!

  • @ryanhansen8312
    @ryanhansen8312 8 місяців тому +1

    Bro, fucking genius! Even if it's not an original idea, I love it. I am building a GT MKIV RCR replica, and I totally need to modify these stock seats. I am also a landscaper that using foam for everything, sidewalk support, rockwall gaps. Can't believe I didn't think of this! Many blessings mate!!!!

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому

      Awesome! Glad I've inspired you on you build 👍

  • @MLFranklin
    @MLFranklin 7 місяців тому

    Very cool project. Love your energy and attention to detail. I need to make seats for my '70 C10 pickup and I love the iconic style of the '60s GT40 with the parachute cloth and brass grommets. Your video demonstrates a clear path forward with the smart design of your seat pan and foam. Did you use pop rivets or aircraft rivets? Can you share the drawings for your seat pan? Thanks in advance.

  • @charliemessenger6537
    @charliemessenger6537 8 місяців тому +1

    I think the cloth tape looks fantastic. Very period. What's next on the punchlist?

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks mate. I really need to address some of the bodywork issues, typical I've left it this long and close to getting the car back on the road for the summer

  • @kemosabegt350geuss6
    @kemosabegt350geuss6 8 місяців тому +2

    As usual what a lovely outcome. My only concern is that in a rear end collision it looks like the seat belt fastener will impale you in the back of the head. Any thought for some kind of protective pad?

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому +1

      I wish I'd added additional buckle eyelets when building the car. I may look into come form of pad though...

  • @johngibson3837
    @johngibson3837 6 місяців тому

    Hey up when did you convert your car to LHD as shown in thumbnail, must have missed a couple of episodes

  • @ryanhansen8312
    @ryanhansen8312 8 місяців тому

    Can you please, please explain the layering process that is missing from the video? or do you have another reference that I can follow? Any other videos you can recommend?

    • @RatchetRebuilds
      @RatchetRebuilds  8 місяців тому

      What layering system do you mean?

    • @ryanhansen8312
      @ryanhansen8312 8 місяців тому

      @@RatchetRebuilds I mean, you filled it a second time to fill in stuff right?

  • @peterdiamant8506
    @peterdiamant8506 8 місяців тому

    Long legs? Are you sure? 😉