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Seat Cover Installation (Part 2)

Slit the foam enough to allow these flaps to be tucked under and glued (Fig. 42) making sure the cover is central on the foam cushion (Fig. 43).

The foam with its loose cover can now be adhered to the frame (Fig. 44). Allow to dry. Roll the skirt over the foam, this will give you an idea how the finished base will look and where to cut to allow the skirt to go around the frame.

Figure 44

Figure 45

Peel back the skirt and glue both the calico flap and the top of the foam as shown (Fig. 45) and allow to dry.

Pull over the skirt again (Fig. 46) and tension and clip in place (Fig. 47).

The rear flap goes under the reclining mechanism main spring that runs along the rear of the frame (Fig. 48) and is clipped and glued into place (Fig. 49).

Figure 50

We suggest you cover the new base cover to avoid spilling any adhesive onto it. Glue the seat back foam (Fig. 50) to frame.

With the seat kit we have supplied four pieces of shaped cardboard inserts that fit into the vinyl pockets at the base of the side skirts.

Figure 51

Transfer the metal brackets from your old inserts (Fig. 51).

Fit the inserts into the pockets as shown (Fig. 52) and snip the vinyl back to expose the brackets (Fig. 53).

Either staple or glue the vinyl to the board.

Glue a piece of the plastic bag to the top surface of the seat back foam (Fig. 54), this will allow the new cover to slip easily over the foam.

Figure 54

Figure 55

Now slide the new cover over the foam (Fig. 55) and gradually work it down. Insert the inner calico flap through the slit in the seat back foam, behind the straps and down to the bottom of the frame. This flap will eventually pull the center of the cover into position to give the correct shape.

By pulling the sides of the cover down, the clips will eventually slot into the corresponding bracket in the frame and will hold the cover in the correct position.

Tension the inner calico flap by pulling it around the rear frame bracket (Fig. 56) and clip in place.

Figure 56

Now go to the front and insert the front flap through the frame. After tensioning and adjusting any wrinkles, clip over the bar where the calico flap is positioned (Fig. 57). The pipings should also be clipped in same method.

Figure 57

The back flap can now be clipped in place, but you will need to make some holes in the vinyl to allow the screws holding the tipping mechanism to be inserted. Screw this mechanism into place, replace reclining lever handle and then the seat runners. The seat can now be returned and bolted back into the car.

Fitting New Headrest Cover

Figure 58

Remove the two Phillips screws located on the underside of the headrest (Fig. 58). You will see that the cover is held by staples which can be taken out using your screwdriver. Now remove cover by turning it inside out and peel it away from the foam. You need to reverse this operation to fit the new cover.

Figure 59

Peel the new cover over the foam (Fig. 59) very carefully so as not to tear the cover, then mould it into position. If your old foam has shrunk a little, add a slither of foam to one or both ends.

Using either tacks or a staple gun, secure the cover as shown and then replace the plate on the bottom (Fig. 60). Lastly the headrest can be installed back on the seat back and away you go!

Figure 60

With all of your new interior kit installed, you’re ready to reassemble your car.

Replace the convertible top and the top retainer bar in the same manner as they were removed.

Reconnect your battery.

You did it yourself! Yes, it was work, but the finished job was worth it. Go ahead and smile… you earned it. This is what pride is all about!

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