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19. With the foam gone, the once-supportive
flat spring is ready for the trash. The back end
of the metal grid contains four coiled springs
that can be pulled free with a pair of pliers.
Towards the front, gently pry the metal retaining clips up so the grid may be removed.
20. The lumbar bag pump lies on the other side
of these two Phillips-head screws. This pump
worked fine when tested, so it will be cleaned
and reinstalled.
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21. Prepping the headrest for reupholstering is
as easy as unclipping the white plastic clasps at
the base and peeling the original material from
the foam like removing a stubborn shoe. Pictured
is the tall headrest that came with our GT sport
seats, but to build our ’60s-style Mach 1 chairs
we will use a shorter model that does not use
clasps but a pair of nails and a nail board.
22. The factory thigh supports were nothing
more than upholstery over foam attached to a
pressed board. The TMI upholstery kit includes
a plastic base with new bolts that will last
much longer.
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23. With the seat completely disassembled and
stripped to the bare frames, Matt takes everything behind the shop and uses a wire brush to
scrub every nook and cranny clean of surface
rust, old adhesive, and… we’re not sure
exactly what some of that stuff was. Matt suggests sandblasting for better results. He spraypainted the parts with fast-drying Krylon Fusion
paint that’s formulated to cover and neutralize
any remaining rust. Within 15 minutes, the
frames and associated parts are ready to bring
back inside. Be sure to wear a mask and eye
protection during this step.
24. Here's how nice the restored frame looks
before we begin building it into a proper bucket
seat with new foam and vinyl upholstery.
FMM
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NEXT ISSUE:
Rebuilding and Reupholstery
SOURCES
FOX MUSTANG RESTORATION
105 Pine Forest Dr.
Locust, NC 28097
(866) 496-7320
(704) 888-1278
www.foxresto.com
[email protected]
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TMI PRODUCTS
1493 Bentley Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(800) 624-7960
(951) 272-1996
www.tmiproducts.com