The seat cushion bottom in my MG TF was (and still is) a foam that had
Dunlop Latex Foam, in raised letters on it. No horse hair in the lower
cushion. There was a cotton batting type of tubes over that, to give the
ridges in the cushion. What is interesting, is that the foam is in great
condition, not decomposed or flaking like modern foam would.
Chuck
At 06:18 PM 12/15/2000 , you wrote:
>Remember, that the MGs didn't overstuff their bottom cushions. Most
>upholstery shops nowadays use a foam base rather than the original
>horsehair. The foam usually is compressed to get it to fit the covers and,
>as a result, is often too firm. Foam also does not take on a crush over the
>years like horsehair will.
>
>If you are reupholstering, have the cushion made up a little smaller than
>what can be crammed into the covers, or use traditional materials.
>
>Regards,
>Lew Palmer
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-mg-t@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-mg-t@autox.team.net]On
>Behalf Of johncw
>Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 10:21 AM
>To: Roadrunner@Post.com; Chuck Hull
>Cc: mg-t@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Pic of old car... {BLESS YOUR HEART, Chuck!!!}
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