I just can’t see how to make use of all that as it is quite different from the original. Also, the straps provided have zero stretch so however tight I can make it is what there is.
Anyone here used this kit &/or think they can decode the parts offered? Thanks!
I am currently stumped about the padding for the seat back (using a foam kit). I may post a separate topic though there are variables (foam v horsehair, different seat kit suppliers) that the issue I have may not have been encountered by those who have done their own.
Hi Geo,
One thing that would concern me is the possibility that you may feel the ‘fold’ since it’s centered in the low of your back, I think I would have just cut the end off and resown it at the end since you’ve demonstrated that you can sew it proficiently. On the seats I’ve done I’ve used either approach and really haven’t noticed a great deal of difference in appearance or comfort. JM2CW
Cheers,
LLynn
Geo;
I may be wrong and I don’t remember if my lumbar straps were stretchy or not but I would think they should not stretch much as they are meant to give lumbar support. If they stretched much they would not offer much in the way of support.
My opinion only. And I did pay someone to do the seats as I didn’t think I was good enough to a good job on the seats.
They appear to be a combination of nylon fiber and rubber cord - they are not as stretchy as a typical round bungee cord. A round bungee will stretch about 2X, these will do 1½X. I made the black part 12 7/8" which is then stretched to 14¼"
The originals in mine had some stretch - they was made from rubber though how tightly it was stretched is unknown as it had broken.
