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Lloyd,
I should add that I learned the hard way: in some areas, like on the bottom of the right door and on the pilot side wall, the Coroplast is too thick (3/32" plus the vinyl) and the seat supports will tear it off. You will find out only after it happened, especially if you need a rubber hammer to move the seat back and forth! I used thin aluminum and/or straight vinyl in those places.
I will gladly walk you around my mistakes if you choose to do it. I have a very recent experience.
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I have a set of interior panels from Airtex - the backing panels appear to be the same stuff.
Here we call it "Coreflute" and it's used a lot for things like real estate signs. Available at Bunnings Warehouse stores (like your Home Depot stores).
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Originally Posted by
Curly
I have a set of interior panels from Airtex - the backing panels appear to be the same stuff.
Here we call it "Coreflute" and it's used a lot for things like real estate signs. Available at Bunnings Warehouse stores (like your Home Depot stores).
I will give Home Depot a try.....
Lloyd
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About 20 bucks for a whole sheet and my vinyl was 9.50 per yard. Not bad at all if you don't count your time.
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For those who'd like to see my seats. I had a quote of $1350 for all four seats and he couldn't do them before Spring. Louise then remembered me that she had a good old Pfaff 230 and that I would be able to make our new seats.
Good grief! I though, but once I figured out that wonderful machine, it became a second nature in no time. There we go...and oh yes, the total cost of the material was around $125 bucks. Again, don't count your time if you want to take that road. You will redo every piece several times! All that took about 3 weeks but it was in my dreams when I was sleeping.
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Holy Majoly Rudder Bug....YOU ARE Awesome!!!! Those are some good looking homemade/custom seats!
Lloyd
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Awesome. I have been on the look out for a good sewing machine. Had too many problems getting what I want done by someone else.
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Tanks guys, it is more than flattering to read such nice comments from the Top O'l Piper people!
Oh yes and should someone wanted some new panels or seat covers, send a PM and we'll make a deal. I'm out of work for a while!
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Wow...Excellent work Rudder Bug! Looks great!
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Originally Posted by
Steve Pierce
Awesome. I have been on the look out for a good sewing machine. Had too many problems getting what I want done by someone else.
+1 Steve and that's why I did mine, and to my likings
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