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Offline Herrlowlight

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Seat spring repair
« 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
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Re: seat spring repair
« Reply #1 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.
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Offline Herrlowlight

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Re: seat spring repair
« Reply #2 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
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Offline DanS

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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #4 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.

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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #5 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.
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Offline Herrlowlight

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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #7 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.
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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #8 on: February 12, 2016, 07:13:38 PM »
Any pictures you can share? Thanks
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Re: Seat spring repair
« Reply #9 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.
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