[Amc-list] seat covers

["Dan Strohl" <DStrohl@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

JC Whitney, right. And I'll order a foxtail at the same time.

No, I'm looking to replace the original seat covers, which have gotten
kinda ratty. Don't see any repros on the market, so I'm going to have to
find somebody who has or will be parting out a Spirit AMX with black
cloth interior. Or else pay an upholstery shop to stitch up
replacements.

Thanks for the advice on the spring compressor. If I build another one,
I'll keep that in mind.

dan


Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:02:52 -0500
From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [Amc-list] Spring compressor
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I read the blog on the spring compressor. You mentioned the rod could
get welded slightly crooked. Run a nut on the end of the rod and seat
that against the shock plate, then weld the nut to the plate first. It
will help to run the rod a bit through the plate, then turn it back up
flush with the bottom afterwards. After that weld the rod to the plate
from the bottom and nut from the top. The nut will help hold the rod
square to the plate AND provide a lot more welded area holding the rod
on. 

Seat covers aren't a problem, not unless you want exact duplicates of
the original. JC Whitney carries Autocraft covers, which I've found to
be easy to install and good quality. The tweed is the best compromise
between looks. comfort, and wear. They use velour, vinyl, and even
leather, and you can get matching material by the yard to cover the door
panels (well, on the older cars with flat panels). 
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