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How to built a cmc speedster bucket seat without wrinkles?

FM Former Member
hi,

i am so happy to find a set of a new cmc bucket seats to fit my speedster.

ok, the mounting seemed to be not so easy, but in the beginning i manange it without any big problems.

but i have many problems with the upholstery itself.

1. i do not know the place, where to cut the holes in the fiberglass back. there are no marks and i am afraid to cut the holes in the wrong place with the result the vinyl does not fit the seat.

2. i am unable to glue the side vinyl over the sidefoarms without wrinkles. exscecially in the middle and and the rear sides i have wrinkles, whatever i do...

is there anybody out there, who is able to help me with these problems?

thanks in advance
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FM Former Member
hi,

i am so happy to find a set of a new cmc bucket seats to fit my speedster.

ok, the mounting seemed to be not so easy, but in the beginning i manange it without any big problems.

but i have many problems with the upholstery itself.

1. i do not know the place, where to cut the holes in the fiberglass back. there are no marks and i am afraid to cut the holes in the wrong place with the result the vinyl does not fit the seat.

2. i am unable to glue the side vinyl over the sidefoarms without wrinkles. exscecially in the middle and and the rear sides i have wrinkles, whatever i do...

is there anybody out there, who is able to help me with these problems?

thanks in advance
WOLFGANGWOLFGANG'89 CMC FWB, FL Supporting Member
Did you leave the covers in the hot sun for a few hours? They become more pliable then. The CMC covers were designed using the fewest stitches/seams --- not for looks. You might want to use them for a pattern and have new ones made with a few more seams or even in leather (which seems to stretch better). I definately think the seat cushion needs some cross seams for better looks.
FM Former Member
...thanks for your help and idears.

i made the upholstery on a hot and sunny day, but nevertheless: wrinkles...

it seemed to be a good idea to use leather, than the vinyl. and it is not that expensive.

also i think it is a very good idear with the platsic between the foarm and the vinyl/leather.

i will keep it in mind and i am shure with the plastic and the real mleather i will manage the wrinkles next time!

FM Former Member
i will ad some pics of my bad work soon. sorry...

as i see in your pics, the holes at the back are also like the one i does ( and not like they are marked on one of my bucket ).

i am now restoring my car and when finished the chassis i will recondition the seats with leather and the plastic between.

rob
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