240 Fun with heated seats - Page 2

Harlard · 01-31-2021, 08:27 PM

That adjustable backrest does not seem to be failed.

volvowagoon · 01-31-2021, 08:52 PM

Dang, the spray glue and t-shirt trick works really well!

The pins are a great way to hold the foam together and flush while the glue dries. Just don't for get to remove them!

The t-shirt glued on top acts as extra strength. I'm sure it's not as good as new foam, but this glue seems mighty strong!

Now to do a little something for the inside.

Rigging the bottom

I don't think there's any fixing this, so I'm going to throw my new grid in there just for proof of concept. I'll remove it when it's time to do the real thing.

I'm also missing springs so it's still going to be a bit soft. Oh well. I'm sure this will still feel a lot better than before.

Hog ringing the junk lower cover back on hurt my soul a little.

DANG. It's still a junk seat, but that is a massive upgrade from what I had. This thing is super comfy, and the fit looks factory. No more blown out bottom or ram rods to the back.
This will be a great placeholder while I fix the gangster leaning seat. That is unless people think I should retrieve the back adjuster mechanism.

Harlard · 01-31-2021, 10:15 PM

The gangster lean is worn or broken spot welds at the top of the backrest and subsequent twisting.

volvowagoon · 01-31-2021, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Harlard

The gangster lean is worn or broken spot welds at the top of the backrest and subsequent twisting.

The looseness definitely seems like it's down low, but I may be in for a surprise when I take the other one apart.

volvowagoon · 02-01-2021, 10:13 AM

I saw a picture in one of the build threads this morning. I forgot about how these cars have one big tray above the floor for mounting the seats. That doesn't make me feel as good about using the floor jack to "fix" this. I think the carpet is coming out this spring to investigate.

Harlard · 02-01-2021, 03:34 PM

it's more likely that the upright rear bracket is tweaked, which could cause the rails to bind up.

volvowagoon · 02-01-2021, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Harlard

it's more likely that the upright rear bracket is tweaked, which could cause the rails to bind up.

That's what I'm thinking as as well. I would be one happy dude if that was all I needed to bend back into shape.

MasterBlaster · 02-01-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by volvowagoon

That's what I'm thinking as as well. I would be one happy dude if that was all I needed to bend back into shape.

Oh, come on... is it really that hard to un-weld a car and replace a simple little piece of metal?

volvowagoon · 02-01-2021, 05:37 PM

I mean if you consider the fact that I just tore a seat down to nothing and rebuilt it just for practice among all the other stupid stuff I spent a considerable amount of time doing, then this shouldn't phase me.

But yeah, it's that hard.

volvowagoon · 02-02-2021, 09:10 AM

After wire wheeling the rust, applying fresh paint, and lubing with white lithium grease I crossed my fingers...

It works and fits flawlessly. The original track is most definitely bent. I don't know how this happened. It probably happened before we owned the car, but I'm guessing somebody sat in the seat while it was out of the car.

Don't do that with the track still attached. They are a lot flimsier than they appear.

It's ugly, but comfortable. This will at least get us through the winter while I focus on getting the Camaro back on the road.

01-31-2021, 08:52 PM	#27
volvowagoon Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Franklin, IN	Dang, the spray glue and t-shirt trick works really well! The pins are a great way to hold the foam together and flush while the glue dries. Just don't for get to remove them! The t-shirt glued on top acts as extra strength. I'm sure it's not as good as new foam, but this glue seems mighty strong! Now to do a little something for the inside. Rigging the bottom I don't think there's any fixing this, so I'm going to throw my new grid in there just for proof of concept. I'll remove it when it's time to do the real thing. I'm also missing springs so it's still going to be a bit soft. Oh well. I'm sure this will still feel a lot better than before. Hog ringing the junk lower cover back on hurt my soul a little. DANG. It's still a junk seat, but that is a massive upgrade from what I had. This thing is super comfy, and the fit looks factory. No more blown out bottom or ram rods to the back. This will be a great placeholder while I fix the gangster leaning seat. That is unless people think I should retrieve the back adjuster mechanism. __________________ Feedback - https://forums.turbobricks.com/showt...ht=volvowagoon 1986 Buick Grand National - Restoring to stock™ 2002 Camaro V6 T5 +T - The trashy car that's fun to drive 2010 C30 T5 - The boring but trusty daily 1989 245 DL - The boring but not trusty daily IG: @v6buick

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01-31-2021, 10:15 PM	#28
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	The gangster lean is worn or broken spot welds at the top of the backrest and subsequent twisting.

02-01-2021, 10:13 AM	#30
volvowagoon Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Franklin, IN	I saw a picture in one of the build threads this morning. I forgot about how these cars have one big tray above the floor for mounting the seats. That doesn't make me feel as good about using the floor jack to "fix" this. I think the carpet is coming out this spring to investigate.

02-01-2021, 03:34 PM	#31
Harlard Hurlurd?Harland?Bueller? Join Date: May 2007 Location: PDX	it's more likely that the upright rear bracket is tweaked, which could cause the rails to bind up.

02-01-2021, 05:37 PM	#34
volvowagoon Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Franklin, IN	I mean if you consider the fact that I just tore a seat down to nothing and rebuilt it just for practice among all the other stupid stuff I spent a considerable amount of time doing, then this shouldn't phase me. But yeah, it's that hard.

02-02-2021, 09:10 AM	#35
volvowagoon Board Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Franklin, IN	After wire wheeling the rust, applying fresh paint, and lubing with white lithium grease I crossed my fingers... It works and fits flawlessly. The original track is most definitely bent. I don't know how this happened. It probably happened before we owned the car, but I'm guessing somebody sat in the seat while it was out of the car. Don't do that with the track still attached. They are a lot flimsier than they appear. It's ugly, but comfortable. This will at least get us through the winter while I focus on getting the Camaro back on the road.