09-24-2019, 03:14 PM | #1 |
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Seat Springs
I am in the process of upholstering.
One or two of the coil springs in the drivers seat cushion have broken. The upholstery shop is recommending I replace the individual broke springs but cannot find a source for them. I have found the complete cushion spring set in both Snyder's and Bratton's catalogs. Questions: 1.) has anyone had experience replacing individual coil springs in a seat cushion? If so where did you find the springs? 2.) Would it be better to just replace the whole seat cushion? If so is there a difference between Snyders and Brattons cushions. Other options? |
09-24-2019, 03:22 PM | #2 |
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Re: Seat Springs
Snyders actually manufactures the springs. You can hunt around swap meets and look for a spring unit or maybe someones is selling a box of stuff. You might contact Snyders and ask if they will sell individual coils.
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09-24-2019, 03:23 PM | #3 |
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Re: Seat Springs
I would replace the whole seat. If one or two are broken, you could be looking at more down the road. 90 plus years old.
I bought ours from Mac’s. Fit right, very firm. Enjoy. |
09-24-2019, 03:37 PM | #4 |
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Re: Seat Springs
I agree, since a new set from Snyder's is relatively inexpensive and will last your lifetime.
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09-25-2019, 10:31 AM | #5 | |
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Re: Seat Springs
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Snyders is the manufacturer of seat springs. The diameter size of the wire in the spring is not the same diameter as original. You ill not be happy replacing one coil with a reproduction coil. I have many broken original springs that we 'pirate' springs from when we are restoring original springs. Ask local club members if they have an old seat spring laying around to get one from. |
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09-25-2019, 12:01 PM | #6 |
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Terry Last edited by Terry, NJ; 09-25-2019 at 12:08 PM. |
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