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| Author: | Fla-T18 [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 9:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Seats |
Just was thinking of seats, I don't see any topics of this subject. I feel it is important to have a comfortable and durable seat, I like leather but what else is out there that can be stepped on and hold up to the abuse. I am hoping to try my hand at making the complete seats in my project, would like to know what kind of foams and what not are recommended, I saw a booth at sun n fun that had the cushions, I was a little sticker shocked! If I decide to let someone else do them, who should be recommended? |
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| Author: | fytrplt [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 10:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seats |
Use the Temper-foam. It will last the life of the plane. Besides, Jim Fix (the guy at S'n F) is a T-18 guy. You don't need much foam in the back of the seat, but a good bottom is a must. The seats must breath, especially here in Florida. Leather is hot. Check out Gulf Fabrics in Tampa for some great material for interiors. They cater to the boat trade. |
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| Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seats |
Don't go cheap on the seats. You are going to be spending a lot of time in them and you might as well be comfortable ! I don't recommend leather or vinyl. They can get incredibly hot. I had a local upholster do my seats and used HIGH density foam and a commercial grade cloth.  Got hand towles at Wal Mart that match the cloth color and I use them on the seat cushions when I step in and out.RB |
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| Author: | Fla-T18 [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 3:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seats |
I agree on comfort and making sure the padding is thick in the seat, cloth is best to use in the heat? Im gonna be looking at Gulf Fabrics after I post this. thanks a bunch for the tips! |
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| Author: | smokyray [ Sun Aug 05, 2012 7:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seats |
Becky Orndorff also makes very nice seats and fabrics that last for any application. Just google her name and their website will come up. I also highly recommend a layer of the dense (blue) NASA foam (1" thick) on top of the bottom cushion. Also really helps after several hours in the saddle. Rob "Smokey" Ray |
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| Author: | smokyray [ Mon Aug 06, 2012 12:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Seats |
Here are Becky Orndorff seats in an RV6A...  sales@fly-gbi.com |
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