Monthly Archives: April 2024

Seat Back For Real

The test cover was just that – a test. The actual vinyl is different – heavier and harder to stretch. And the test cover could have been a fluke. One way to find out – stop stalling and make a … Continue reading

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Complete Test Cover!

Time to bring all of the pieces together, make a complete seat cover out of junk vinyl, and see if it actually fits. No, I’m not concerned at all. Nope, nope, nope… Step one: cut out all of the pieces: … Continue reading

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Seat Attachment

The old style seat covers in the Imperial wrap around the back of the seat frame and are secured to the frame with hog rings. The factory sewed cloth extension onto the sides of the seat for this attachment, which … Continue reading

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A Juki Roller Coaster Day

Having achieved an almost acceptable test panel with the junk vinyl, I decided to make one last test panel. This last test panel would use the actual vinyl I will be using for the seats. I also needed to change … Continue reading

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