[6pack] Seat rebuild, part 1

[Richard Lindsay]

Hello Friends,
   Today I will paint the TR6's driver's seat frame and clean up the
rubberized canvas straps that go across the seat back, supporting the foam.
Also while the paint drys I will disassemble the headrest and clean the
chrome shaft that fits down onto the seat back. Both the foam and
upholstery kits include materials to rebuild the headrests.
   After the passenger seat is also disassembled down to the frame I will
sand, paint and lubricate the pivots on that frame too. The paint on the
driver's side frame should then be dry, even in this cold air, by the time
I finish disassembly and prep on the second seat. Assembly on the first
seat can then begin.
   I'll take lots of pictures, of course. Assembly begins with attaching
the straps across the seat back. They have metal wires at each end that
simply poke into holes in the frame. Material stretch has caused the straps
to be a bit looser than when new but not so much so as to cause the foam to
fit poorly. Rather, the ends of the straps may be a bit loose in the frame,
at least until the upholstery is on. So to make sure everything stays
connected, I will place a length of duct tape along each side after the
straps are installed.
   The seat bottom diaphragms go in next. I bought new diaphragms and they
came with new attachment hooks. Attaching the last of the hooks may be a
bit of a challenge since the rubber diaphragm is stretched taught when
properly installed. Still, that should be no real problem. (Famous last
words!)
   With all the support bits in place, the foam can be fitted. It just sits
in place, later to be held in place by the upholstery. The center sections
of the seat bottom and seat back are cemented to the foam. This step
guarantees a smooth fit across those panels, and keeps the upholstery from
moving laterally when climbing in and out of the car.
   I'll write more and include photographs as the reassembly progresses. I
could second guess the procedure but that's already written up in the
provided assembly notes. The more interesting details (Yea right!) will be
in the steps and mistakes made as the process evolves. Until then, au
revoir.

Rick
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