Fiero 2m8 LT1 NX Roadster conversion (Page 21/46)
antinull.com JAN 02, 10:22 PM
so when can i come out and go for a spin? it would be nice to have head room in a fiero
Fiero2m8 JAN 04, 09:05 AM
Thanks for looking - I'm hoping to be back on the road this spring.
Let me know if you come to Niagara this year or even London and I'm sure it could be arranged

I had Standard Auto Glass come by the garage and remove my cracked windshield at no charge.
When the car is painted, he is coming back after 48hrs notice to install a new one for $300 CDN.
I need to find a new surround first - I met a guy in Welland that thinks he has a spare, we'll see I guess.

Here's a couple shots of the windshield removed...





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Fiero2m8 JAN 06, 09:04 PM
Update on the seat prep:

I went and picked up the spray adhesive since it wasn't shipped across the border due to TDG hassles...
BTW - this post is brought to you by Alexander Keith's




I must admit that I didn't follow the DVD instructions exactly in order.
I understand the concept of leaving one chair intact as reference, but I prefer to use the assembly line method copying each task from one seat to the next. I only did this after watching the whole video though and deemed that although I'm a rookie at unholstery work, it was still relatively straight forward given the scope of this project.

This is the seats with all existing unholstery removed - I used side cutters to remove all the existing hog rings:




I like the tip of reinstalling the lower bolts to assist finding the spot to cut later for hardware:




The kit comes with new hog rings, razor blades and a tool for installation of rings:




To assist installation for novices, Mr Mike recommends removing notches of foam to expose the wire, so you can see what you are attaching the rings to:




For the lower section of the seats, foam pads are supplied and spray glued to the seat bottom - I noticed that piece #1 is about twice the height of the one in the video - does anyone know if it should be cut? I thought they are all precut, but modifiying it would be easy...




For the upper sections, it is recommended to salvage the existing foam from the old upholstery and spray glue them into position after removing existing foam in order to expose the wires for rings:




Also included in the kit are instructions and cotton for repairing old worn bolsters:




One thing I have found with this type of work - patience is key, so I am going to save the install of the new skins for another day.
Here are a few shots of the new seat colour and the seats prepped for reinstallation:






Ryan
Fiero2m8 JAN 21, 09:16 PM
This afternoon I took my seat project into the basement to take advantage of warmer temps to ease the new seat cover installation. Following along with the DVD, I decided to work on the two seat bottoms. Installation of the new hog rings using the supplied tool is very easy. Just follow each step pausing the DVD as you go. Here are some pictures after today's progress on the bottoms recovered with the new tan leatherette:




Here is the first one installed with new hog rings and existing listing rods:




The second one when much faster - about 20-30 minutes:




The key is taking your time if you've never done this type of work before to ensure you don't rip or damage the new covers:




I will be recovering the seatbacks and reassembling the seats later this week...
Thanks for looking.

Ryan

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antinull.com JAN 21, 10:27 PM
very nice
Fiero2m8 JAN 23, 07:07 PM
Last night I got one of the seatbacks redone after a Manhattan to calm my nerves
The driver's side outer bolster needed a repair so following the steps in Mr. Mikes printed material, I added cotton and duct tape:




The covers come inside out, so you start by aligning the headrest and then rolling down the shoulders and the seatback.
I added cotton in the shoulder area as suggested in the video to eliminate wrinkles:




After the two listing rods are installed (a little tricky so be careful) the bottom seams are hog ringed to each other:




One down and one to go.
I also added cotton to the bolsters on the lower sections of the seat for a nicer fit and to better match the look of the seatback.
Next update by the end of the week should show both seats complete and reassembled.
Thanks again Mr. Mike!

Ryan
Fiero2m8 JAN 25, 12:55 AM
Alright, after another hour tonight the seats are done except reassembly of the hardware and tracks.
I am keeping the seats out until the bodywork is done so they will be stored inside for a while.
Here is a macro shot to display how nice the stitching of the Fiero emblem is - I recommend ordering the seat covers with emblems to give them a factory look:




Thanks also to www.myfiero.com for hosting the pictures here on page 6:




I highly recommend tackling this seat project yourself, as it is cost saving and you will find the results rewarding and satisfying:



I think the next posts will shift to a few mechanical repairs and upgrades in the engine bay while everything is clean prior to bodywork mods and paint prep. Stay tuned

Fiero2m8
SAFASTRO JAN 25, 11:07 AM
Great job on those seat covers !!!
They look awesome !!

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Fiero2m8 JAN 27, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by SAFASTRO:

Great job on those seat covers !!!
They look awesome !!




Thanks, plus rating for you

Fiero2m8
Fiero2m8 FEB 04, 02:58 PM
So I got the seats bolted back together and tracks installed.
I took some pictures of them completed and sitting temporarily back in the car to show you how they look and the colour match etc...
I will be pulling them out to keep them clean during the bodywork.

It's been cold here, so once I get the woodstove reinstalled, I am going to tackle a few mechanical upgrades, which will give me more time to decide if any further body mods are desired before paint.

Finished bottom of Drivers Seat with tracks installed:



Side view showing seatback lever and trim with belt guide re-installed:


Finished seat on kitchen floor-very comfortable BTW


View from passenger side with door closed:


Front view shot through windshield frame:


Drivers side shot with door open:


Feels great to have the seats finally re-done and very satisfying to have done it myself - another car show story I can tell.
They were an eyesore since I got the car and I'm glad they turned out exactly as Mr. Mike promised - Thanks again Mike.

Enjoy the SuperBowl guys....

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