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Title: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: andy on April 30, 2014, 01:17:08 PM

I have my backs out to the upholstery shop and they are asking about the seat bottoms. One question i have, are the seat bottoms all material or is there wood platforms in them like the backrests?

Andy

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: RocnTJ on April 30, 2014, 06:31:45 PM

No wood in the seat bottoms.   All canvas with a zipper.   Originals used army blankets as padding inside.

Tom

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: andy on April 30, 2014, 06:35:36 PM

Thanks tom, that's what I assumed.

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: steve1973 on April 30, 2014, 07:02:37 PM

I can take some photos of the seat cushions tomorrow. I have a bolt of fabrick that I think will work for seats. I'm going to check prices to have cushions made. Will let you know what I find out.

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: andy on May 01, 2014, 01:17:20 PM

one more question, how thick are they?

Thanks,
Andy

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: steve1973 on May 01, 2014, 10:17:25 PM

The cushion for the driver and co-driver seats are 14" X 12" X 2" thick. I got a set of these NOS a few years back. The rest of the cushions are 14-1/4" X 14-1/4" X 4-3/4" thick. There is a zipper starting half way on one side, along the front and half way to the other side. Inside the cushion is supposed to be a US GI blanket. I have a foam insert. Here are some photos.

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1831.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1832.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1833.JPG)

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1834.JPG)

I have a large roll of fabric that I acquired through Bob Gillard that I took to a upholsterer to get a quote on getting these made with me providing the material. It isn't cheap. I'm still looking. Beachwood Canvas makes the larger cushion without the zipper for $75 but no price with the zipper. If their is an interest in the cushions I will pursue getting quotes.

Steve A.

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: steve-0 on May 01, 2014, 10:33:47 PM

hey steve
your tail light fell off...... you cant just glue those things on ya know.  ;D

(http://www.surfacezero.com/g503/data/500/medium/DSCN1832.JPG)

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: andy on May 02, 2014, 06:04:25 AM

Great pics/info. Thanks. Are the rear troop seat bottoms same thickness as drivers seat?

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: steve1973 on May 02, 2014, 06:46:59 AM

Andy,

As stated above the driver's seat is 2" thick and all the troop seats in the rear are 4-3/4" thick. If you use the thicker cushion for the driver or co-driver's position your eye level is at the upper part of the windshield, almost looking over it. And I'm short.

Steve A.

Title: Re: bottom seat cushions, any wood bottoms?
Post by: andy on May 02, 2014, 03:17:39 PM

oops, thanks Steve, missed the 4 3/4 part for rears

Quote from: steve1973 on May 02, 2014, 06:46:59 AM

Andy,

As stated above the driver's seat is 2" thick and all the troop seats in the rear are 4-3/4" thick. If you use the thicker cushion for the driver or co-driver's position your eye level is at the upper part of the windshield, almost looking over it. And I'm short.

Steve A.