Swapping old seat skins... for other old skins??

[Hilljack68]

I have a ratty, ripped back seat on the 73 Charger. I'm thinking about replacing those with skins from another set I have from another Charger. The replacement skins are in really good shape, but I'm wondering if, during the swap process, the "new" skins might rip. (Before anyone says it, I know I can get new skins from Legendary or PUI, but this is a low-budget build, and I ain't spending five or six hundred bucks for new skins and foam.)

Both seats have the original foam, so I'm thinking the swap should be even-Steven.

Has anyone tried this? If so, what kind of results did you get?

Thanks guys

 

[Dave6T4]

Why not just swap the whole seat?

 

[Cranky]

I have a ratty, ripped back seat on the 73 Charger. I'm thinking about replacing those with skins from another set I have from another Charger. The replacement skins are in really good shape, but I'm wondering if, during the swap process, the "new" skins might rip. (Before anyone says it, I know I can get new skins from Legendary or PUI, but this is a low-budget build, and I ain't spending five or six hundred bucks for new skins and foam.)

Both seats have the original foam, so I'm thinking the swap should be even-Steven.

Has anyone tried this? If so, what kind of results did you get?

Thanks guys

Have you already removed the good skins from the other seat frames?

 

[70 sublime]

yes why not just change the whole seat ?

 

[Runcharger]

Swap the whole assembly. If for another reason that isn't feasible it may be possible depending on how dried out the vinyl is.

 

[R413]

Biggest problem is the old vinyl shrinks and it won't stretch. Makes it tough to do the swap. Ever look at an upholstered hands amd fingers? Very strong, not easy work, even harder with old covers.

Next is the foam, it may fall apart when you take it all apart.

 

[Hilljack68]

Yeah, the other frame is shot... a lot of rot. That's a good point about the foam falling apart. Yikes, I just hate to drop 500 beans on new skins.

 

[Hilljack68]

Have you already removed the good skins from the other seat frames?

No, I haven't removed either one yet.