Duncan Mould
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posted on 1/2/10 at 06:59 PM |
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bench seat construction
I am currently in the process of making new seats for my Robin Hood 2b, It had from new a pair of fibreglass seats that I had trimmed and looked
really nice. But with putting a bit of weight on have opted to change it to a bench seat and 2 squab bases (not on runners), this is also a plot to
get me sitting even lower, as i am quite tall. My question is ... on the back of the seats do the squabs go under the backrest or butt up to the
backrest part of the seat?
I am quite handy on the old machine and have a good idea of the style of seat I want, but would appreciate some inspiration, eg... dax, caterham,
locost pics if possible, and help and guidance from anyone who has made there own seats.
Many thanks , I am sure some one on her can help me.
[Edited on 1/2/10 by Duncan Mould]
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Steve Hignett
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posted on 1/2/10 at 07:37 PM |
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How about making a Foam Seat and then using your seamstress experience to make a really nice cover for it?
http://racingbolts.com/racing-bolts-part-expanding-seat-foam-p-47.html
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matt_gsxr
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posted on 1/2/10 at 09:31 PM |
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What about this style?
more phones at
linky and in the next 4 pictures. I copied this when I made
my bench out of packing material (not worth posting a picture sadly).
Matt
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Rod Ends
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posted on 1/2/10 at 09:40 PM |
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seven bench seat instructions
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Duncan Mould
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posted on 1/2/10 at 10:21 PM |
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Some great pics and helpful hints there. Thanks for that folks.
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aitch
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posted on 2/2/10 at 08:54 AM |
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i like the look of bench seats in a 7 style car nice and retro / old school like the design
id put squabs under the back although dont suppose it really matters
aitch![](/images//smilies/cool.gif)
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