Original Type B/C Seat
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Topic: Original Type B/C Seat
Posted By: Les Kerf
Subject: Original Type B/C Seat
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2024 at 1:26pm
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My Model C has a reproduction seat which consists of a piece of plywood and about four inches of foam padding covered with some cheap vinyl. It is better than nothing but I don't really like it. I do like the wide platform as it allows one to squirm around and also I enjoy giving the grandchildren rides, etc. so I do not wish to convert to any type of single bucket seat. I am contemplating building a seat more like the originals which had springs inside and could be built to withstand a heavier operator (me) without bottoming out and jarring my backbone the way the foam padding on plywood does. Does anyone have information as to how the originals were constructed? Did they use webbing underneath to support the springs, or did they just use a solid board? I am not concerned with building a show quality factory original type seat, just a good, sturdy, functional and comfortable seat. I have been watching some utube videos of upholstering and I believe this is doable. Thanks in advance  |
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Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2024 at 7:19pm
| you need to get your automovtive / snowmobile seat upplutsy guy to get you the real good dense foam you can have it as hard as a rock if you want, i have a local guy that has the good stuff for out door applications he does all my seats for customer things and my snowmobile seats, they allways look oem |
Posted By: EPALLIS
Date Posted: 25 Nov 2024 at 10:17pm
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I bought a new one long time from Speer Cushion. If you like me to check something specific on the construction of the seat, let me know. |
Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 7:41am
Yes, if you get a chance let me know what it looks like underneath. Thanks!
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EPALLIS wrote:Posted By: Alvin M
Date Posted: 26 Nov 2024 at 9:11am
| DJS Tractor parts Shows one made in the USA part # 70205693 |
Posted By: JimD
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2024 at 6:01pm
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The originals looked like mattress springs inside with straw and were green duckcloth. Plywood bottom. Yes, the aftermarkets are admittedly pretty poor. I cant get the good ones I used to sell. http://www.oktractor.com/osc/black-vinyl-seat-cushion-for-ac-b-c" rel="nofollow - http://www.oktractor.com/osc/black-vinyl-seat-cushion-for-ac-b-c These are American made, but not as good as what I used to sell. ------------- Owner of http://www.OKtractor.com" rel="nofollow - OKtractor.com PM for an instant response on parts. Open M-F 9-6 Central. We have new and used parts. 877-378-6543 |
Posted By: jvin248
Date Posted: 29 Nov 2024 at 11:32pm
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. Seems they were like older pickup truck bench seats. Maybe start with a pickup bench and cut it to length. Then new vinyl. .
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Posted By: Les Kerf
Date Posted: 30 Nov 2024 at 7:54am
Thank you! That is exactly what I needed to know
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