The Ford Barn

JeffreyJames · 09-27-2011, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Gary Tosel

You need to assemble the seat boards and side boards and then upholster the side panels. The inside of the side boards is where the upholtery is tacked in place.

This makes sense since how would I be able to screw the sides into the back if I upholstered them first. Thanks for the tip!

Tinker, thanks for the heads up. I'm going to head to the Depot and see what I can come up with. I'll have to take a better look at my seat to see exactly what I am missing.

You all are a big help, thank you.

Tinker · 09-27-2011, 09:45 AM

Oh Geez, I don't want to be the guy that suggested home depot fasteners over possible better quality ford fastener suppliers.

Good luck and give an update to how it turned out!

Harvey Mushman · 09-27-2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tinker

JJ

First picture I'm guessing is a 1930's ford factory fastener. 2nd is, I would say, a late 1990 home depot deale'o.

The fastener in second photo looks like the insert that would be installed in the soul of a cork logging boot. My grandfather was a cobbler and I spent many summers helping him repair boots. He had jars full of those fasteners they had barbs on them that pressed into the leather much the same as they could into wood. Check with your local shoe repair shop they may have them.

Tinker · 09-27-2011, 11:34 AM

Harvey it's probably very similar.

T-Nut

http://www.woodpeck.com/tnut.html

Django · 09-27-2011, 12:01 PM

Not sure if you got my text last night or not.

JeffreyJames · 09-27-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Django

Not sure if you got my text last night or not.

I didn't get it. Did I accidentally give you my wife's number? I don't think so. I'll check the PM I sent you.

jkflathead · 10-27-2016, 09:13 AM

I am jumping in late. I am doing an original seat in a '35 three window coupe. What are the hinges for on the top of the seat back? Thanks.

Terry,OH · 10-27-2016, 09:28 AM

jk: The 36 seat back hinged and could elevate to open the rear of the seat area for storage. There was a latch similar to the deck lid on trunk models that held the backrest open. 35 did not hinge, the backrest was fixed. During 35 there was a change to the seat and the backrest became shorter. About 4" shorter than the mid and early 35 seat.

09-27-2011, 09:45 AM	#22
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: •••1935-36 Ford 5w Coupe Seat: Pics and details needed!•••• Oh Geez, I don't want to be the guy that suggested home depot fasteners over possible better quality ford fastener suppliers. Good luck and give an update to how it turned out!

09-27-2011, 11:34 AM	#24
Tinker Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: MN Posts: 7,053	Re: •••1935-36 Ford 5w Coupe Seat: Pics and details needed!•••• Harvey it's probably very similar. T-Nut http://www.woodpeck.com/tnut.html

09-27-2011, 12:01 PM	#25
Django Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Forest Park, IL Posts: 590	Re: •••1935-36 Ford 5w Coupe Seat: Pics and details needed!•••• Not sure if you got my text last night or not. __________________ Obsessed with all things 1936 Ford since birth... thanks Dad.

10-27-2016, 09:13 AM	#27
jkflathead Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 679	Re: •••1935-36 Ford 5w Coupe Seat: Pics and details needed!•••• I am jumping in late. I am doing an original seat in a '35 three window coupe. What are the hinges for on the top of the seat back? Thanks.

10-27-2016, 09:28 AM	#28
Terry,OH Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 4,750	Re: •••1935-36 Ford 5w Coupe Seat: Pics and details needed!•••• jk: The 36 seat back hinged and could elevate to open the rear of the seat area for storage. There was a latch similar to the deck lid on trunk models that held the backrest open. 35 did not hinge, the backrest was fixed. During 35 there was a change to the seat and the backrest became shorter. About 4" shorter than the mid and early 35 seat.