The Ford Barn

spinelll · 03-13-2016, 06:59 PM

I can't afford new seat covers for my 1930 roadster at this moment but I would like to replace the burlap and batting. Right now the springs feels like they're gonna crash thru my dupa.

In any case, my plan was to gently remove the existing tacks, pull off the seat cover, address any spring issues and then go with new burlap and batting.

When I examined the underside of the seat I noticed that the tacks appear to be set into a long stretch of wound up paper, almost like a ten foot long cheroot. I think the pictures illustrate it well.

My questions are:

What heck is that tacking surface?
Can I reuse it?
If not do the vendors have it?
Is this a Rube Goldberg job?

Thanks
Leo

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-14-2016, 05:12 AM

Spinelli,
I "think" it's original, Buster T. sez it looks like a CAT turd.
Just "thinking", you've probably seen those TACKS that have a SPIRAL shank? They "might" get a good grip in that stuff?? We used to hold them with needle nosed pliers & wham them into metal floorboards, to hold carpets in place. I think upholstery shops have them. They also have "U" shaped metal thingys & a crimping tool to repair broken springs.
Bill W.

jim1932 · 03-14-2016, 06:07 AM

The clips are called hog rings.

BILL WILLIAMSON · 03-14-2016, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim1932

The clips are called hog rings.

The thingys I mentioned are "U" shaped, sheet metal things, about an inch or so long, to fasten edge wires, springs, etc, to each other.
Has anyone ever had HOG RINGS in yo' mouth, for quick access, & get one stuck in your TONGUE? YIKES!!
Bill W.

spinelll · 03-14-2016, 06:42 PM

Sounds like we don't know what that tacking surface is and whether it can be reused.

ronn · 03-15-2016, 07:10 AM

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why not go with a 10. Mexican blanket for the moment, till you are ready to buy a "kit" and do the seat over completely?

03-14-2016, 05:12 AM	#2
BILL WILLIAMSON Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: FRESNO, CA Posts: 12,560	Re: Seat Cover Questions Spinelli, I "think" it's original, Buster T. sez it looks like a CAT turd. Just "thinking", you've probably seen those TACKS that have a SPIRAL shank? They "might" get a good grip in that stuff?? We used to hold them with needle nosed pliers & wham them into metal floorboards, to hold carpets in place. I think upholstery shops have them. They also have "U" shaped metal thingys & a crimping tool to repair broken springs. Bill W. __________________ "THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF"

03-14-2016, 06:07 AM	#3
jim1932 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Hancock, MA Posts: 2,788	Re: Seat Cover Questions The clips are called hog rings. __________________ Short URL: http://smu.gs/14g7eDW

03-14-2016, 06:42 PM	#5
spinelll Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Northern New Jersey Posts: 337	Re: Seat Cover Questions Sounds like we don't know what that tacking surface is and whether it can be reused.

03-15-2016, 07:10 AM	#6
ronn Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ Posts: 6,798	Re: Seat Cover Questions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) why not go with a 10. Mexican blanket for the moment, till you are ready to buy a "kit" and do the seat over completely?