rgshafto Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 One of my winter projects is to fix a butt-sprung seat bottom in my '36 Pontiac. The outer driver's corner springs are just worn out from all the getting in and out they've experienced these past 75 years. I want to take out the cushion and get the inner springs rebuilt.I thought it would be a matter of disconnecting the seat backs, then taking off the upholstery material surrounding the lower cushion. But now I find that the backs won't come off until the lower upholstery is removed. As you can see from the picture, I guess that's a matter of untacking the front edge of the material, then peeling it back from there.Anyone have any experience in doing this or advice to offer before I get in too deep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keiser31 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I would suggest taking it to an upholsterer for tips. Once you start untacking it, it may just come apart on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rgshafto Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 Yup, looks like that's where it's headed. I thought it might be a good opportunity to learn something new, but have concluded that I'm better off leaving it to someone who already knows what he's doing. The wisdom of age… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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