Companion Seat Refurbished

[Tinwoodsman]

I have started on the interior aspect of bobbing my Deuce. I am doing the exterior in Rapco 383 Green (Camo) but I will do Rapco Olive Drab Semi-Gloss for the interior since I like the finish better. I started with the companion seat. Blasted the frame and ordered a set of canvas seat covers from Jatonka.

I had a friend (84 years young) who has a wealth of upholstering experience, and he showed me a tip to make things go easier. First we covered the existing seat and back cushions with an additional layer of foam. Prior to covering, he cut up a plastic dry cleaning bag and covered both cushions. This allowed the canvas material to slide easily over the cushions and made the job so much easier. I have attached a few photos and will follow-up when the driver seat is done.

 

[Heavysteven]

That looks great, wish I was allowed to bring my MV stuff in side the house.

 

[AceHigh]

Heavy, if you really want to get banned from the house, just wash a bunch of M1 Garand stocks in her dishwasher. Never mind I bought the thing! BTW it takes about 4 months for the dishwasher to return to white inside.

Thanks for the upholstery tip.

 

[4x4 Forever]

 

[Tinwoodsman]

Oh Yeah! I'l l run right out and do that. The place is not our home but our bunk house for guests. I have baked headers, painted weapons parts, brake shoes and other projects in the oven but we cheaped out and didn't install a dishwasher. Good thing!