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EK ute seat
Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2006 10:36 pm
by blue ute
Currently doing up an EK ute & wondering if anybody has a picture of a front seat restored to original - I'm after the number of panels in the insert, and is the back of the seat open, ie the area below the 'flap' that goes to the back window.
Cheers
Ute Seat
Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 6:13 pm
by Kingaz
Hey heres some pics of my seat still in original condition hope they help looks like theres 15 strip panels in the grey section not sure on the back cars wrapped up at the moment so it was impossible just to get these pics someone else might be able to help
What colour are you re-trimming it in?
Regards Adam
Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:39 pm
by blue ute
Kingaz its gnome blue? with grey insert or as close as I can get
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 5:17 pm
by Sigs
Not the best seat in the house but looks like its still original
I counted 15 panels on the grey insert part. What you can see are all the original panels, none are missing. The gap on the left side is where it has come away from the edge, not a panel missing, same as the gap on the second last one on the right, so its 15 on mine.
As far as the back of the seat I cant see without taking it out but it feels like there is no material covering the springs etc. If i take my seat out in a couple of weeks Ill post some oics of the back part.
Hope this helps a bit
Posted: Fri Oct 20, 2006 9:14 pm
by blue ute
Thanks Sigs
I was sure the back was uncovered but was told by upholsterer was all covered in
Posted: Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:19 am
by Blacky
The backs are definately not covered, my FB ute seat is the same on the back with a different pattern on the front.
Posted: Wed Oct 25, 2006 10:19 pm
by blue ute
Blacky/Kingaz/Sigs
Can you to tell me measurement of the skirt/flap or whatever it's called - from the back of the seat to the window - if that makes sense
Posted: Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:26 am
by Blacky
Will have a look tonight and PM ya
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 9:19 am
by Blacky
I measured the flap on the back of my seat yesterday Blue, it measures 325mm from the centre of the seat back to the middle of the flap. It has a metal bar with a loop bent into it on each end and it follows the curve of the rear parcel shelf - do you have one of these bars ?
Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:33 pm
by blue ute
Sorry Blacky been away & got home only to find my !!##** 'puter was history.
Thanks for the info & yes I do have one of those wires but not in best condition nor are the ones for the pillars.
Have you had enough of the isolation, red dust & heat ?
Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2006 3:19 pm
by Blacky
Yeah mate , had enough of going away up bush for work every bloody week and not being able to get any work done on my cars too !
Got a transfer with the mob I have worked for for the last 12 years , 5 days a week and home every night ! Gotta be happy with that
