New Series V Seats

[Alpine 1789]

Ha! My 'upholsterer' is ME.

And, I am the one I gave the C- to. The main area I am unhappy with the the top of the back. I made my own cardboard frames for the back and don't like the way the tops look. It was my first attempt at upholstery and, like many jobs, I think I could do better the next time. And, there will eventually be at least one next time; if I am lucky, more than that.

I put heaters in my seats, too. It is well worth the effort and I will definitely do it for my next seats. I considered a couple of mounting points that were all designed to be hidden, but in the end put them in the flat part on the back of the arm rest. They are black (they look just like the ones Aladin posted) and virtually unnoticeable, if you don't know to look for them. I then made a cover that I epoxied into the console to protect the wires. I lost a couple of inches of console space, but have never noticed the difference.

 

[Bill Blue]

When we had our seats reupholstered, we had them done in cloth. After 100,000 + miles, we do not regret the choice. The seats never got wet and nice, comfy seats with no desire (or need) for heaters. But we are prejudiced, the desire for cloth seats was a major consideration in not using commercial Alpine seat covers.

Bill

 

[puff4]

I wonder if the seat bottoms are not stuck down because of the electric seat elements I had added.

BTW, in this disassembly photo of my original seat you can see the places the factory applied adhesive to the cover (vinyl) and the squab (foam) to achieve that sunken look. This is where I applied it to get a similar appearance.

 

[DanR]

Here are a set of the Alpine seats with head rest added by Mr Bill.

A gift to me that will be a nice addition to my '65 SIV as the restoration is completed.

Very nice comfortable feel especially with the head rest. Fits me well at 6'2"

 

[Aladin Sane]

And, I am the one I gave the C- to. The main area I am unhappy with the the top of the back. I made my own cardboard frames for the back and don't like the way the tops look. It was my first attempt at upholstery and, like many jobs, I think I could do better the next time. And, there will eventually be at least one next time; if I am lucky, more than that.

I put heaters in my seats, too. It is well worth the effort and I will definitely do it for my next seats. I considered a couple of mounting points that were all designed to be hidden, but in the end put them in the flat part on the back of the arm rest. They are black (they look just like the ones Aladin posted) and virtually unnoticeable, if you don't know to look for them. I then made a cover that I epoxied into the console to protect the wires. I lost a couple of inches of console space, but have never noticed the difference.

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Mine actually are under the bottom of the console, so the wires will be between the console and the drive shaft tunnel.

 

[puff4]

Here are a set of the Alpine seats with head rest added by Mr Bill.

A gift to me that will be a nice addition to my '65 SIV as the restoration is completed.

Very nice comfortable feel especially with the head rest. Fits me well at 6'2"

Dan, those are nifty. If you do choose to re-cover them, those headrests would look even better, IMHO, with a cover that matches the seats - i.e. with un-pleated (smooth) sides and pleated centers, giving them a contoured look to match the seat backs.

 

[Alpine 1789]

Mine actually are under the bottom of the console, so the wires will be between the console and the drive shaft tunnel.

I considered putting mine there and cannot remember why I elected to put them where I did. I may not have thought it through, as your way seems a lot better.

 

[jfcroni]

I did mine myself with SS kit. I also have an upholstery sewing machine for other touches.

 

[Aladin Sane]

I considered putting mine there and cannot remember why I elected to put them where I did. I may not have thought it through, as your way seems a lot better.

I have not tried fitting the console back into the car, so "better" remains to be seen.

 

[Bill Blue]

Dan, those are nifty. If you do choose to re-cover them, those headrests would look even better, IMHO, with a cover that matches the seats - i.e. with un-pleated (smooth) sides and pleated centers, giving them a contoured look to match the seat backs.

How close of a match do you like? Those headrests are covered with the same cloth as the seats.

 

[smashbeat]

I did mine myself with SS kit. I also have an upholstery sewing machine for other touches. View attachment 22578 View attachment 22579 View attachment 22580 View attachment 22581 View attachment 22582 View attachment 22583 View attachment 22584 View attachment 22585

Does the kit come with the foam and everything? You just need the metal frames?

 

[Aladin Sane]

You missunderstood the usage of kit. You have to order the various parts you need, seat foams, covers, etc.

 

[DanR]

Does the kit come with the foam and everything? You just need the metal frames?

Smash, If you call Curt at Classic Sunbeam or Rick at Sunbeam Specialties just ask them for advice as to what you need, they will work with you and not RIP you off.

 

[smashbeat]

Smash, If you call Curt at Classic Sunbeam or Rick at Sunbeam Specialties just ask them for advice as to what you need, they will work with you and not RIP you off.

That's the plan! I took a look at the ss Catalog and it is more clear now. But first I need to source a driver side seat since my car is missing it

 

[jfcroni]

Does the kit come with the foam and everything? You just need the metal frames?

Yes, I ordered the kit with new foam and rubber webbing (below foam). Do one seat at a time to be sure you have a reference of how things go back together.

 

[Wayne67vert]

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But first I need to source a driver side seat since my car is missing it


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I have one available in Florida.

 

[smashbeat]

[QUOTE
But first I need to source a driver side seat since my car is missing it


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I have one available in Florida.[/QUOTE]
Sending you a private message

 

[Wayne67vert]

I just checked the seat. It is a passenger seat that was installed on the driver's side when I bought my Alpine. Sorry!

 

[tylerite3124]

Although Rick may only sell black, I would imagine that Martha Wheat at ProPrep will make you any color and texture you like.

In researching interior/exterior color combos, the interior color for a Midnight Blue exterior is said to be Azure Blue. Does anyone have a sample of what Azure Blue looks like? Is it similar to Powder Blue or is it darker? Any help will be appreciated.

Rick

 

[puff4]

I have a whole seat in Azure blue in my spares stocks. Not sure now how I ended up with it, but there you are.

Oh, and Rick it's kind of a grey-blue... at least that's how I see it.