Satisfied with seat

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:33 pm

I bought a Sportfire with a seat that was pulled away from the foam.
Usually the seats have a slice in them some place but this one did not.
I decided to to remove the cover and try my hand at repairing it. I learned
a lot about the process and next time it will turn out better. ........ However,
I am satisfied with the result.

Joe

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:35 pm

Cover cleaned, treated, and removed.

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:36 pm

Hump streached and glued.

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:42 pm

Back of seat .........

The small tear above the tail light was under it when I removed it.
After the hump was glued it pulled up and around ..........
It should be barely noticed when installed.

afponiky · Post by **afponiky** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:49 pm

Hey Joe, nice job!

I wish my seat was in that good of shape.

I'm going to have ship mine to John's.

Gary (GRP)

disfunctionals · Post by **disfunctionals** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 4:57 pm

what is a 1up sport seat worth in excillent condition?

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 5:05 pm

I would have to say at least $200 and up to $300 for sure.
They are hard to find and the molded look of the original is prefered
in my book to keep it stock looking. I have 3 NOS seats like this and would
not part with them.

Joe

yzboy99 · Post by **yzboy99** » Mon Oct 02, 2006 6:45 pm

pardon my ignorance, but what the difference between a 1up LF seat and a 1up Sport seat?

Horicon Joe · Post by **Horicon Joe** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:57 am

No difference to my knowledge. Same part number for them. The only differences I am aware of are the early 79 and 80 seats. They added additional foam inserts in 81? to the seats to make them more firm. Appearance is the same from the outside.

Joe

JoeRainville · Post by **JoeRainville** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 12:40 pm

Nice work Horicon. I am sending you 14 more to repair. Some need NOS covers. Of course I expect you will do this for free.

Remember, I know where you live, LOL!

See you in a few weeks,
-Rainville

B)

afponiky · Post by **afponiky** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 2:12 pm

Hey Rainville, give me his address. I have a few to redo also!

HA

GRP