Learn how to DIY burlap an old car seat springs auto upholstery

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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024
  • Rudolphsupholstery.com
    I never thought I would ever be making a video about burlap to seat springs... I hope this info and techniques will be helpful to somebody!
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    @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

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  • @RogersABodyGarage
    @RogersABodyGarage Год назад +11

    I appreciate that you are now sharing how to do upholstery after so many years, it's a lost art. There are many of us restoring older cars at home, don't have the money to have parts recovered professionally and are willing to try and do it ourselves. Thank you for passing along what you've learned.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +2

      Hello Early, Decades ago, I kept everything to myself and away from my competition. Now I'm not worried about that anymore as I will retire someday. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @johncrankshaft2886
    @johncrankshaft2886 16 дней назад +1

    I was replacing the factory covers on my 24 year old truck today, i realized that the driver seat had a broken wire and so i added 4 in a latice manner on top of the replacement one. Then i added a layer like this using the back vinyl off one of the old seats and finally spent a couple hours cutting out foam pieces and gluing on replacements. I spent in total about $90 since i had glue and foam from previous repairs i did; im pretty happy with end results given i had never done seat work before.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  16 дней назад +1

      Hello John, I love hearing good news like this. You have done what most people will not do. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @836dmar
    @836dmar 2 года назад +5

    Great tip. Great philosophy. “How you do anything is how you do everything!”

  • @danbear5254
    @danbear5254 2 года назад +10

    Thank you for removing the mystery of how to recover vintage automobile seat springs. I won't pretend that I can conquer my seats as masterfully as you do, I now believe I can complete this task, thank you again and I look forward to many more of your videos.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад +1

      Hi, once you get started, you will catch on quickly. Keep going! Thank you for your kind words!

    • @danbear5254
      @danbear5254 2 года назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery thank you very much for sharing your experience

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      @@danbear5254 You are oh, so welcome!

    • @rickjackson3414
      @rickjackson3414 2 месяца назад

      That seat frame looked real nice !

  • @korn111685
    @korn111685 11 месяцев назад +2

    Nothing but thumbs up for this gentleman.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 месяцев назад

      Hello Korn, Thank you so much for your kind words! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @user-fh7wf2xp4j
    @user-fh7wf2xp4j 11 месяцев назад +1

    I'm glad they're still people they take pride in what they do the old school way is the best way

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 месяцев назад

      Hello User, Oh, yea. Old school. Thank you so much for saying so. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @toddkennedy7623
    @toddkennedy7623 Год назад +2

    I'm a car guy I love older cars I have an 81 vett.a 49 Ford shoebox and a 63 impala I'm working on and I've learned a lot from your videos love them

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Todd, Thank you so much for saying so! I am sure you will do just fine improving your cool cars! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @brianhaddock2020ICU
    @brianhaddock2020ICU Год назад +1

    I completely agree with you. One should never lower their standards. You can only go downwards up is better!

  • @roystansell7640
    @roystansell7640 Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @scottmoot2969
    @scottmoot2969 Год назад +4

    I just got burlap, foam, hog rings, cloth and fabric for my 53 Ford seats. Thank you for sharing your skills and knowledge with us. Thinking of us who don't know anything, while sharing is greatly appreciated. I've never used a sewing machine either, but...

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      By your actions, you are proving that it can be done! Just got to do it! Thanks for watching!

  • @markhobson2239
    @markhobson2239 10 месяцев назад +1

    Very helpful.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  10 месяцев назад

      Hello Mark, I hope my videos can be helpful for you some how. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @chuckerpower2841
    @chuckerpower2841 19 дней назад +1

    Excellent as always 😊

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  18 дней назад

      Hello Chucker, Thank you so much for saying so. I really appreciate you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @TheRnorman33
    @TheRnorman33 Год назад +4

    Your attention to detail even in unseen areas is awesome and inspiring! I hope I can hack my way through a '77 cutlass now after watching your videos. I think I'm only missing Technique #63 and 237 at this point!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello The R, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep hanging in there with me for more learning! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @fastback1245
    @fastback1245 Год назад +1

    You have one of the best channels for upholstery on RUclips I enjoy them immensely

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Oh wow! Thank you for the wonderful compliment! I just wish I was getting the same thousands of views that other upholstery channels are getting! Thanks for watching!

  • @Cbkilllaaaa
    @Cbkilllaaaa Год назад +1

    amen brother

  • @MagaRickn
    @MagaRickn 4 месяца назад +1

    I wish you were closer to me here in North Texas. Not sure where you are, but I like your work ethics!!
    Restoring my old 56 CHevy, and sure need to find a good guy for my interior!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  4 месяца назад

      Hello Maga, Thank you so much for saying so! I'm your neighbor in East Texas. Just Google "Upholstery shop near me" I'm sure you will get that '56 Chevy going. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @deankay4434
    @deankay4434 Год назад +2

    The old ways are sometimes the best ways. I fix cars and trucks but started long ago when you made many of your own gaskets (Linoleum Company's SoLd Gasket Materials) but backing the frame or foam, keeps it from cutting thru the foam, time after time or use! Drivers side wears out first, so reinforce the French seams and lube the door hinges. As so many don't!
    It is like going to "Quick Lube" shops and they don't own a grease gun! Or two drops of motor oil on hood hinges. My customers got a business card, list on back of future possible repairs, but a thanks on the front. This was a dealer, I stayed busy while others read books or played cards...
    DK, ASE Master Tech since 78,
    Retired!
    Love the tip, keep it up. I make hogs rings from electric fence wire, own 2 SnapOn pliers, 1 at 45 degrees angle.

  • @dragondaze
    @dragondaze 7 месяцев назад +1

    This will be a great help for doing my 66 Bronco seats, Thanks!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hello Dragon, I love hearing good news like this! I am sure you will do just fine with your '66 Bronco seats. please keep liking and watching!

    • @dragondaze
      @dragondaze 7 месяцев назад +1

      Already subbed!@@oldschoolautoupholstery

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 месяцев назад

      @@dragondaze Hello Dragon, Welcome aboard! Right On! Right on. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @dragondaze
      @dragondaze 7 месяцев назад +1

      what oz. burlap are you using for the era?
      @@oldschoolautoupholstery

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 месяцев назад

      @@dragondaze Hello Dragon, Not rocket science. When I order from my upholstery supplier, they don't ask me which oz I want. I just order burlap, plain and simple. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @donsoldgarage8148
    @donsoldgarage8148 Год назад +1

    You Have inspired me to work on ding the upolstey on my a33 Chevy project. thanks

  • @socrates4051
    @socrates4051 Год назад +1

    I wish I could work for you. I am old, I mean older, I cannot find an affordable job now, but, I have lately been interested in this trade, let me tell u, " i am fascinated " . I'm making this transition for sure, and yes I have learned from your videos... a MILLION thanks.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Socrates, Don't think of working for someone else. Provide service and people will throw money at you. Thank you for watching I really appreciate it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @dewanitheriault3372
    @dewanitheriault3372 Год назад +1

    Great explanation! Tu

  • @curtiswhite9248
    @curtiswhite9248 11 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome stuff man

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 месяцев назад

      Hello Curtis, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @dhodgson8210
    @dhodgson8210 10 месяцев назад +1

    appreciate the info on how to do these type of old school jobs. I am getting ready to reupholster my model a seats when i find the mohair. Thank You

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  10 месяцев назад

      Hello Dhodgson, You are so welcome! I think you will do just fine on that 'Ol Model A. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @streetglidehd6888
    @streetglidehd6888 Год назад +1

    Thank you sir. You have related much more than the burlap process....don't cut corners, do the best job you can.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      You are a champion for the great advice! Thank you so much! Please keep watching!

  • @tinabutters-hargrave7911
    @tinabutters-hargrave7911 Год назад +1

    Sir, I want to thank you so very much for showing me your expertise. I have subscribed, as I go along I will send $ as I can afford. I am changing my career path. your are making it more enjoyable and less stressful. God Bless. Mrs. T's Sewing Shop

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Mrs, T! You are so welcome! I'm sure you'll do great in upholstery. The key is getting started on the project, second Once you progress through the project the momentum will come. Just follow through to the end. Thank you so much for subscribing, it means the world to me!

  • @michaeldonohue9760
    @michaeldonohue9760 Год назад +1

    What a terrific video. Many thanks for making this video!

  • @donaldappelhof2059
    @donaldappelhof2059 Год назад +1

    I have weeks of labor in my springs! I agree with you about the springs.

  • @jonpulicicchio5000
    @jonpulicicchio5000 4 месяца назад +1

    I want to thank you for your informative videos. I am a drive train builder from way back. I am restoring my first from the ground up 65 mustang coup. Never before have i worked on the interior. Your videos are helping me along the way. I understand your glove box analogy. I use stress 10 bolts in all my hp motors for just that reason. Cheers.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  4 месяца назад

      Hello Jon, You are so welcome! Yea, turn it up to ten! I think you will do just fine on your Mustang. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @earlt_vw
    @earlt_vw Год назад +1

    Thank this is my next step on my VW. I appreciate you sharing your skill!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      I am sure you will do an excellent job on your VW. Just keep going! Thanks for watching all my videos.

    • @earlt_vw
      @earlt_vw Год назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery what brand of hog ring pliers do you use? I am looking for a better tool.
      Thanks!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      @@earlt_vw Hi, I have never seen a brand name on hog ring pliers. There are a couple of types. Straight and curved.

  • @gregmoody9486
    @gregmoody9486 Год назад +1

    Thank you for the information,I’m in the process of placing burlap on my 55 Chevy seat springs👍👍

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      You're welcome! Im sure you will do just great with your '55 Chevy! Thanks for watching!

  • @user-ol3tk1yy7w
    @user-ol3tk1yy7w 3 месяца назад +1

    Beautiful work. 👍🏼

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  3 месяца назад

      Hello User, Thank you so much for saying so. I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @eddieperez43
    @eddieperez43 Год назад +1

    I did this on a 1949 Ford couple years ago. Thats relly nice Rudy !

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Eddie, Thank you so much! Yep those 1940's cars! Memories... Please keep liking and watching!

  • @gregmason3922
    @gregmason3922 2 года назад +2

    Thanks For the info. Just received the burlap for my 65 chevelle rear seat. Would like to see more about seat spring repair. Thanks again.

  • @juliusedwards2599
    @juliusedwards2599 2 года назад +1

    I am an upholsterer and I enjoyed watching your video, learned something...thanks for that!Rudy.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      That's great! Keep going! Keep watching as I will always be adding more videos!

  • @OldJeepGarage
    @OldJeepGarage Год назад +1

    Thank you for that great video on restoring vintage spring seats. I'm just getting started on 2 bench seats from a 1968 Wagoneer. I appreciate your attention to detail.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      Hi! I think you will do fine with your seats. Just got to get it done! Thank you for your kind words.

  • @jraposo911
    @jraposo911 Год назад +1

    Thanks for sharing! I might attemp recovering my 71 cutlass . Buckets and rear bench . 😊JR

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello JR, You are so welcome! '71 Olds Cutlass? So cool! I know you can do it. Please keep binge watching my channel!

  • @susangarcia1412
    @susangarcia1412 Год назад +1

    Getting ready to do the seats in my 1959 Apache. Your video was excellent, informative, and spot on! Thanks a ton!!!

  • @donusmc1
    @donusmc1 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for taking the time to make this video. MUCH appreciated! :)

  • @chipdunham148
    @chipdunham148 7 месяцев назад +1

    Thanks 👍🏽😎

  • @kefirheals7383
    @kefirheals7383 3 месяца назад +1

    Wow. Lovin your channel. Just found it. I'm a home sewer. Idabble in home upholstery (sofas, sofa chairs, dining room chairs, ottomans, etc.). Self taught, way before RUclips. Never bought a book or instructions manual. Just took things apart carefully, made notes. Later I bought a Consew industrial machine to help with certain jobs like cording and making cushions; to sew things my home machine couldn't handle. I love everything about upholstery. Never tried my hand at auto or boat work (and don't plan to). What I'm finding in your videos (the few I've watched so far), are a lot of great tips that carry over to furniture upholstery. I'm curious to know, where you learned to do this work? Who taught you all these tips? How did you start - or where did you start? Hey, maybe do a video on your history in this.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  3 месяца назад

      Hello Kefir, I am so glad you found me. Like you, I taught myself everything I know without help starting 44 years ago. A tip, if you are doing this for income, never limit yourself. All upholstery is related. Auto and furniture will give you a decent income. However, marine will make you more and aircraft will make you many times more. Just sayin'. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @Bodrhan1
    @Bodrhan1 2 года назад +1

    Thanks .. well done easily explained. Now I’ll begin my 65 mustang rear seat vinyl cover replacement. I did not realize the importance of the fabric underneath the phone.

  • @user-dk9nl6mx2f
    @user-dk9nl6mx2f 11 месяцев назад +1

    Very good information. Detailed.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 месяцев назад

      Hello User, Thank you so much for saying so. I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @StupidFastNova
    @StupidFastNova Год назад +1

    Awesome.. attention to detail..

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Stupidfast, Thank you so much for saying so. I really appreciate it! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jmstew642
    @jmstew642 Год назад +1

    Very nicely done. You are a true "craftsman" learning and applying!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hi! Wow, thank you for the wonderful compliments! I am glad you are applying! The best thing is to do something about it right? Thanks for watching!

  • @loboxx337
    @loboxx337 5 месяцев назад +1

    Old school takes it to another level, when pride in workmanship meant something. I sure wish I could take my 1979 Chevy C10 pickup truck to his auto upholstery, but being close to 80 it would be hard to drive the 16 hours it would take to get there.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 месяцев назад

      Hello Lo, Yep, that would be a long trip for upholstery. Just Google, "Upholstery shop near me" Please keep liking and watching!

  • @seymourwrasse3321
    @seymourwrasse3321 Год назад +1

    there's something some people don't understand, it's called pride in your work. just because your work get's buried behind, below, or above something doesn't mean it should be shoddy

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      Hello Seymour, Decades ago, a very important classic car Ferrari dealer told me that when he would look at a car to buy, the first place he looked was the glove compartment. He knew if that was real nice, the rest of the car should be nice too. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @johncrawford6992
    @johncrawford6992 Год назад +1

    Great video you do excellent work very informative and easy to watch like to see more . Thankyou

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello John, You can binge on my videos if you like! Also hit the like for me as it helps me out. Thanks for watching!

  • @Milena066
    @Milena066 2 года назад +1

    Thankyou I really love your tips about the Clovebox. This is so true. Im restoreing a car which you wouldnt have ever seen as its Australian. Holden EJ Windowless Panelvan and im doing all the upholstery myself.
    I mostly do upholstery for race cars so really looking forward to start on mine. Thankyou agin.

  • @henryadams7660
    @henryadams7660 2 года назад +1

    Nicely done ...Thank you!

  • @user-fx6ic5dq9n
    @user-fx6ic5dq9n 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good job and looks great

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  11 месяцев назад

      Hello User, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate it. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @leomartinez2367
    @leomartinez2367 2 месяца назад +1

    Love your work. I would like to see how to install new foam on a seat. Some of the old seats have a lot of foam damage

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 месяца назад +1

      Hello Leo, Check out my RUclips channel. I have several foam related videos, some showing repairs and replacement. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @taylormach1699
    @taylormach1699 2 месяца назад +1

    Real nice iob.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 месяца назад

      Hello Taylor, Thank you so much for saying so! I really appreciate you. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @N-Scale
    @N-Scale 8 месяцев назад +1

    I love your videos !!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  8 месяцев назад

      Hello N, Thank you so much for saying so! Please keep liking and watching!

    • @N-Scale
      @N-Scale 8 месяцев назад +1

      Will do brother !!!! Getting ready to do my 54 Chevy PU seat@@oldschoolautoupholstery

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  8 месяцев назад

      @@N-Scale Hello N, I am sure you will do just fine with your 54 Chevy! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @ronaldlewis4032
    @ronaldlewis4032 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing you make it look easy and your expertise is easy to see ,I'm working on my old 69 chevelle and this is just what I needed to know! Subbed

  • @josuecordoba2933
    @josuecordoba2933 2 года назад +1

    Thank you sir

  • @donaldappelhof2059
    @donaldappelhof2059 Год назад +1

    I was going to use the three men stuff because I’m only doing one car. I’m doing a 1960 comet.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      Good luck with that one! Just know that it will just be a gooey temporary hold. 1960 Comet, cool!

    • @donaldappelhof2059
      @donaldappelhof2059 Год назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery I wish I could buy a little can of the good stuff.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      @@donaldappelhof2059 Most hardware stores have quart cans of contact cement. Check 'em out..

    • @donaldappelhof2059
      @donaldappelhof2059 Год назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery I didn’t know if it was the same as what you use.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      @@donaldappelhof2059 Yea, there are just different name brands of contact cement.

  • @davidtorres9273
    @davidtorres9273 5 месяцев назад +1

    I do want to restore my seats on my 51 styleline. What kind of material should I use on my seats? Just finished the panels. It was pretty simple. But I'm sure seat will be a little more of a challenge. I do know I need some hog rings and the hog ring tool.
    Thanks for your videos. I enjoy.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 месяцев назад +1

      Hello David, I am glad you're there for my videos. That's the wonderful thing about upholstery, nothing is impossible. You have the freedom to choose any material, be it fabric, vinyl, or leather. It is all up to your personal preference. I think you will do just fine on the Styeline. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @juliusm1634
    @juliusm1634 Год назад +1

    Craftsman, Dying Breed

  • @MrDurandal25
    @MrDurandal25 2 месяца назад +1

    Great vid sir! What is you preferred brand of hog rings and pliers?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 месяца назад

      Hello Mr, In 44 years I have never paid attention if a brand exists. I just buy hog ring pliers and hog rings from my upholstery supplier. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @eoingreaney6783
    @eoingreaney6783 2 дня назад +1

    Great work what is best way to make spring style seat firmer i have vw beetle with horse hair style paddjng but feel its not great support on sides ?? Any advice thanks

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 дня назад

      Hello Eoin, What I have done for the VW seats is pad the sides with a high density foam for the extra support. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @susyforfa
    @susyforfa Год назад +2

    Great video. What glue did you use to hold burlap? Is it thinned?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      Thanks! I always use strait undiluted contact cement. If you don't have a spray gun, you can use a brush. Thanks for watching!

  • @loribolden6154
    @loribolden6154 Год назад +1

    I did front and rear seats on a 1958 Speedster, They were terrible, but yes I cleaned them well and painted the frames. Attention to detail is key! I am currently trying to do a 56 Chev Bel Air seat build from just metal, no pattern, large seats like this are intimidating to me :/

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Lori, Yes, this is what i call fabrication when there are no patterns. I call it "Making something from nothing". Just hang in there! You'll get through it ok. Please keep watching!

  • @tonywinton7949
    @tonywinton7949 Год назад +1

    Thanks so much for sharing. We just purchased a 70 Barracuda and the seats are toasted. Where is the best place to purchase all the pieces to reupholstered the seats? Thanks again for teaching me.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Tony! I bet your so excited about your new project! If your buying materials, just Google, "Upholstery suppliers" Or there may be kits available on the Internet. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @YouveBeenMiddled
      @YouveBeenMiddled Год назад +1

      If you haven't decided yet, I _highly_ recommend Legendary Auto Interiors products for your Mopar. You'll get the right stuff the first time, and their seat covers are made in the OEM fashion from top quality materials. Easy to install and their customer support is excellent. I've done a gold Dart and a white Road Runner and I couldn't be happier with the results.

  • @starnet36
    @starnet36 Год назад +1

    Great video. Where can you buy seat springs if you don't have them?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Starnet, Thank you so much! I have found seat springs on Amazon before. Please keep watching!

  • @donaldappelhof2059
    @donaldappelhof2059 2 года назад +1

    My 1960 ford bench seat has wire’s in the burlap running the long way. I don’t know if I need to put them back.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад +1

      Yea, the wires are not necessary.

    • @donaldappelhof2059
      @donaldappelhof2059 2 года назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery Thanks so much! I don’t know what I’m doing but I’m going to give it a go! I have to get a zigzag spring because one is broken but mine have tow different pitches on each spring. Old school?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      @@donaldappelhof2059 Yep, go for it!

  • @texaspardners
    @texaspardners 6 часов назад

    Nice. So what brand adhesive do you use in the spray gun?

  • @catherineoneill1420
    @catherineoneill1420 Год назад +2

    Hi, Cathy and I may be attempting to make covers for our 51 Chev pickup. Is there a grid you lay over the springs on top of the burlap before the cotton or is the burlap enough to keep the cover from getting out of shape? Are there different grades of burlap, heavier or more dense? Thanks for the help. Brian and Cathy

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hi Cathy! I use what I think is a standard burlap for upholstery. I get it from my upholstery supplier. I think a medium or heavy weight would do just fine. Foam, cotton, or the seat cover won't lose its shape. I hope I answered correctly, if not let me know. Thanks for watching!

  • @ogvega71
    @ogvega71 7 месяцев назад +1

    What goes on next after bird lap? I'm planning to install presewn upholstery seat covers, for my 65 impala ? Any tips and what foam is best to buy. From classic industry?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 месяцев назад

      Hello Og, After burlap is the foam. I have never bought their foam. I am Old School and make my own from medium density foam with maybe a cotton or Dacron supplement. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @marcia12gamble
    @marcia12gamble 2 года назад +2

    👍

  • @arturosifuentes7506
    @arturosifuentes7506 Год назад +1

    In doing backrest seat with the impala emblem on top center 67 any videos please

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Arturo, You mean embroidery? Maybe you can do a RUclips Search for that one. Please keep liking and watching!

    • @arturosifuentes7506
      @arturosifuentes7506 Год назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery no where the speaker in the middle goes

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      @@arturosifuentes7506 Hello Arturo, I think we are both still talking about the same thing. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @dewholdingsllc1050
    @dewholdingsllc1050 Год назад +1

    Nice content. Do you have a video on restoring the other old classic car seat components? Looking at my old seat appears that it has more than one layer on top of the burlap cover. Also what type modern foam is durable and long lasting?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Dew, I think I do have a few different videos, check my channel, then maybe the older videos. For seat foam I usuall go for a medium density for comfort. Thank you so much for watching!

  • @jeannieappelhof1791
    @jeannieappelhof1791 Год назад +1

    I wonder how much thread I need to upholster a bench seat and put 2 inch pleats? I have a 2200 ft spool now, should I order another? Thank you so much for your help. 😊

  • @jaysperry2999
    @jaysperry2999 Год назад +1

    I am restoring a 1970 Mustang. What are your thoughts on the piano type wire that is woven through the burlap? I want the seats to be like original. I have music wire should I weave it through the burlap like original? What are your thoughts? Thanks Jay

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Jay, If you want to go through that extreme, go for it! I am sure you will do just fine with your burlap project. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @lexteakmialoki5544
    @lexteakmialoki5544 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for the help. Going to attempt my first recover on a 65 c10. Can you provide some info on the burlap and contact adhesive. What brand or supplier do you get both items from.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      Hello! My burlap and contact adhesive come from an upholstery supplier. Contact adhesive can also be bought at hardware stores.

  • @belotface
    @belotface 2 года назад +1

    redoing my 70' K10 and wondering why so many videos don't use burlap when my bench seat had it. Thanks

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      Sometimes people take shortcuts. You and I don't, right? Or, they don't know old school...

  • @d50erock1975
    @d50erock1975 2 года назад +1

    Should burlap be used on prewar seats? I have a 37' Hudson that I am going to try and reupholster myself.

  • @highwayhobo1275
    @highwayhobo1275 2 года назад +2

    I just had a 100000 dollar car in the shop that another upholstery shop had made new covers for owner didn't like a spot under the cover so he had me remove the cover to investigate the issue. To our surprise there was nothing done to cleanup the springs or pad not to mention they left the mouse nest in the springs. Why would any shop do restoration work like that?

  • @UndoneEV
    @UndoneEV 4 месяца назад +1

    What’s the brand of adhesive if not 3 men?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  4 месяца назад

      Hello Undone, I say any contact adhesive will do. Name brand is not important. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @damianporter7114
    @damianporter7114 6 месяцев назад +1

    Can I double the burlap or it’s unnecessary also do you use the cotton I seen some videos they didn’t use it and some did?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 месяцев назад

      Hello Damian, Doubling the burlap is not necessary, but it won't hurt anything if you do. Cotton was common for vehicles older than the 1970's. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @6369436
    @6369436 8 месяцев назад +2

    I noticed you use the glue gun,but it never seems to be clogged,is it because the glue you use?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  7 месяцев назад +1

      Hello 636, contact adhesive reactivates itself. Therefore it does not clog. Once in a great while, I just clean the tip with Mineral spirits. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @ronaldlewis4032
    @ronaldlewis4032 2 года назад +1

    What city are you located!! 🤔 Like your knowledge! I actually extended my wheel tubs so I had to narrow my seat Frame . Ordered seat covers to match the front so I'm going to have to get someone like you make my cover fit the frame!!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад +1

      Houston Texas! I have had to do narrowed seats before...

    • @ronaldlewis4032
      @ronaldlewis4032 2 года назад +1

      Thanks for the info I'm 6 hrs north of you or I would bring you this one!! Maybe I can find someone in my area

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  2 года назад

      @@ronaldlewis4032 Or try to do it yourself and show something you can be proud of!

  • @Theundisputedtruth
    @Theundisputedtruth 4 месяца назад +1

    What tool is that boss , for the clips ?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  4 месяца назад

      Hello The, That would be Hog Ring Pliers. For the hog rings. Please keep liking and watching!

  • @brettanuik
    @brettanuik Год назад +1

    What size hog rings were you using?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Brett, In 43 years I have never measured them. When I order, I just ask for hog rings. Maybe they are just a standard size? Thanks for watching!

  • @Ticker2
    @Ticker2 2 года назад +1

    Technique number 789?

  • @donaldb3628
    @donaldb3628 6 месяцев назад +1

    Where are you located?

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 месяцев назад

      Hello Donald, I am a proud resident of East Texas! Please keep liking and watching!

    • @donaldb3628
      @donaldb3628 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@oldschoolautoupholstery

    • @donaldb3628
      @donaldb3628 6 месяцев назад +1

      I'm in Texarkana and I have a 1924 Star touring that is getting close to upholstery and top covering.@@oldschoolautoupholstery

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 месяцев назад

      @@donaldb3628 Hello Donald, Got it! Please keep liking and watching!

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  6 месяцев назад

      @@donaldb3628 Hello Donald, Sounds like we are about three hours away neighbors! That '26 Star should be really similar to this one: ruclips.net/video/88yfee_O4jY/видео.html Please keep liking and watching!

  • @jlow1952
    @jlow1952 5 месяцев назад +1

    Integrity is shown when no one is watching.

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  5 месяцев назад

      Hello Jlow, Says a person of much wisdom! Please keep liking and watching!

  • @gotrust4741
    @gotrust4741 Год назад +1

    Have you done 61 caddy? Where’s your business

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад +1

      HelloGot, Yep I have. A 61 Cadillac Convertible. I am a proud resident of East Texas. Thanks for watching!

  • @cassfracassi7825
    @cassfracassi7825 Год назад +1

    Hi, love your work! Do you sell seat covers that can apply my self? Ive done it before but the shops i used to work with are out of business. Im redoing a 1954 Chevrolet, looking for just basic material slip covers. Thank you

    • @oldschoolautoupholstery
      @oldschoolautoupholstery  Год назад

      Hello Cass, Sorry to say that I do not sell seat covers. Thanks for checking! Please keep watching!