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Title: Seat spring repair
Post by: Herrlowlight on February 08, 2016, 10:15:53 AM

I have a seat Ghia seat that needs a little repair on the springs. There are a few that have come apart and need welding.

Anybody have this done before? Anybody know who I can take this to?

Thanks
Trevor

Title: Re: seat spring repair
Post by: josh on February 08, 2016, 03:36:13 PM

I know a guy that knows a guy.....probably cost u about 12k?? Haha

Not usually a good idea to weld spring steel....heat turns it to butter! Are the springs rusted through or are the little clips just broke? Outside perimeter flat spring ok?

On my 55 I remade most of the backrest zigzag springs with bulk spring steel wire and a simple jig to bend the loops.

I have a correct full length middle seat for my 56 kombi that I've been harvesting parts out of newer seats to repair it. Over the years they have had similar designs. I have found online upholstery retailers that sell any style spring you could ever think of too.

Title: Re: seat spring repair
Post by: Herrlowlight on February 08, 2016, 04:03:16 PM

HA! Nice.. deal!

I stripped one seat and I need to replace 3 of the "S" springs along the top. The rest seem fine, including the outer perimeter frame. They are rusted through, the clips are still in place. I suppose I could try and grab a spare seat from somebody and use that ;)

Trevor

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: DanS on February 08, 2016, 06:30:51 PM

I've got early ghia seat springs if you ever come this way. Not sure what it would cost to ship one to you, but we could look into that.

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: Herrlowlight on February 08, 2016, 07:19:32 PM

Hi Dan,

Perfect.. can you sell me a seat back? If so how much? I can drive down to Bellingham and get it.

Trevor

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: DanS on February 09, 2016, 08:50:25 AM

Trevor,

I was thinking bottom springs. I do have a single seat back too, but it's not the thin, lowlight style. Its from a '66 - do you think I might work still? I'd $40 (US) for it.

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: Herrlowlight on February 09, 2016, 06:38:23 PM

Hi Dan,

My seat isn't the thin back. I'll send you a picture.. if it is the same I'll take it.

Can you send me your email again. oldbusboy@gmail.com
Thanks
Trevor

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: red snapper on February 12, 2016, 10:44:01 AM

Dont know if you have found anything yet, but I have a early seat frame and a 68 seat frame for a ghia as well.

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: Herrlowlight on February 12, 2016, 07:13:38 PM

Any pictures you can share? Thanks

Title: Re: Seat spring repair
Post by: red snapper on February 12, 2016, 09:24:10 PM

I'm in cloverdale if you want to come for a look or send me your cell# and I will take some pics tommorow.