I just had exactly the same problem with my seat cover kit. I used 2" foam
then burlap over the springs then one layer of polyester "batting" that I
doubled on the seat edges to fill the gap. (Instructions say to put the
burlap directly over the springs but I had to use 2 pieces of foam with a
center seam so I wanted the burlap to maintain the seam tight.)
For the back I finally smoothed it out and pulled (hard) the cover just over
the edge of the frame. Then used the hog rings almost like S-hooks to clip
over the inside edge of the frame. (Be careful to have an extra layer behind
the covering to avoid the hog ring puncturing the outside of the material.)
I suspect that 1" foam would have worked better on the back with the 2" on
the seat. But I'm done now and pleased with the outcome.
BTW - my cover came from Obsolete Chevrolet although I suspect many vendors
have common suppliers.
Good luck
EEHodges@aol.com
Emory Hodges
48 Chevy 3/4 ton "Rack"
In a message dated 11/10/1999 11:25:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
blamme@worldnet.att.net writes:
<< Hi,
I have a strange problem. I bought original style seat covers for my 54 1/2
ton chevy. I installed the bottom with no problems, but the one the back
does not seem to fit correctly. The seat cover seems to be 1 -2 inches
short. I called the supply house and they even sent me another one just in
case this one was cut wrong. I still have the same problem.
My question is - Is it possible to have a seat back from another truck or
another year truck that would be very close to the same size, but actually
would be larger? My seat measures 52.5 inches across.
Thanks in advance for any information you may have.
Blaine
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