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Dave (NE)
Orange Level Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Eagle Nebraska Points: 2104 |
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Posted: 06 Apr 2024 at 8:42am |
Well, the seat on my 720 has slowly been cracking and I've been doing some poor patching with black duct tape. So, thought it was time to see if an upholstery place could repair it. Was informed it was very difficult and time consuming. Best guess estimate of cost was $500. Has anyone had this seat repaired? Or, does anyone have a good seat they would sell?Or, any other ideas/options? Thanks, Dave
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Steve in NJ
Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Location: Andover, NJ Points: 11552 |
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My seat was non existent when I purchased my 620. Just a steel pan with a AC decal on the back. I replaced it with one of the aftermarket seats on the internet. Actually, the new seat looks right at home on the ole' 620. I think that seat cost me $50. bucks a few years ago. That's one less zero than the cost of your repair, and it actually looks pretty nice too! Steve@B&B
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39'RC, 43'WC, 48'B, 49'G, 50'WF, 65 Big 10, 67'B-110, 75'716H, 2-620's, & a Motorhead wife
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Dave (NE)
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Yeah, Steve, that is a good option and one my wife suggested. Was just looking for a cost effective way to stay as original as possible. Years ago, my Dad had a seat from a D17 that was just the metal (as you describe yours was) redone by an upholstery person and it turned out pretty nice. He never would tell me how much he spent to have it done!
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Steve in NJ
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Those upholstery guys aren't cheap Dave. Take it from a guy that's been around hotrods all his life and the interiors these guys do. Some beeeutiful work out there some of these guys do, but you can buy a small house for what they get to do an interior! LOL! I gotta' git' the seat done in my 26 T coupe. I'm afraid to bring it to the upholstery shop! The old bugger needs some serious padding put in it. Maybe I'll just stack a handful of catalogs on the seat and call it good! This way I'll be able to see out the Windshield.... LOL! I'm sure my buddy Fred will have somethin' ta' say bout' that..! Steve@B&B
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Dave (NE)
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Yeah, I may try to get some of that Flex Tape I see advertised on TV and patch up some of the cracks with it. Not sure it will stick to the vinyl seat, but it is supposed to mold to the conforms of the seat, which would be nice.
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AC WD45
Orange Level Joined: 28 Sep 2009 Location: Mid Michigan Points: 1993 |
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Call Sandy Lake Implement in Sandy Lake PA. They are the AC/Simplicity parts experts and likely can get you a seat for a lot less than $500. Pretty well known in the Simplicity community.
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Dave (NE)
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Well, tried some of that Gorilla repair tape. Boy, that stuff sticks and you get no chance to move it once you put an end down but with it being 4" wide it did a good job of covering the cracks. Have used the 720 a few times since applying it and the tape stays in place, so for now am satisfied. Thanks for the comments. Dave
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Steve in NJ
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Cheap repair and it works!
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55allis
Orange Level Joined: 30 Jun 2020 Location: Southwest IA Points: 548 |
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One from northern tool looks nice on my 416…
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