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Thank you Tcherek,
Good to hear from you again. I did check with Morgan Spares about the compl=
ete interior kits. I wanted to see if I could make a correct seat back and b=
ases in order to possibly save enough to pay for this new ivory Brooklands s=
teering wheel. =20
All the best,
Bill
Sent from my Handspring Treo
On Oct 17, 2018, at 10:59 PM, Tcherek Kamstra <tkamstra@sonic.net> wrote:
Not sure if this is relevant, however Morgan still makes interior trim kits f=
or older Morgans. Recently had one made for a 1966 Plus 4, including seat sq=
uabs etc.
Best,
Tcherek
> On Oct 17, 2018, at 8:23 AM, wbeech <wbeech@flash.net> wrote:
>=20
> John,
> Yes! This is the one I remember, shame on me for not looking in the team.=
net archives. I do watch Norm Abrams and am reasonable talented in woodwork=
ing so I will give it a try. Only that his starting width of 44=E2=80=9D do=
es not relate to the overall inside width of the cab, mine is only 41-7/8=E2=
=80=9D I.D. and I am unclear as to how much of a gap I should start with, th=
ink about 1-1/2=E2=80=9D on each side.
> =20
> Then when he get to the =E2=80=98reuse your springs from the old backrest=E2=
=80=9D he has lost me as I have no backrest. I will probably go contoured f=
oam at this point.
> =20
> All the best,
> Bill
> =20
> From: John T. Blair [mailto:jblair1948@cox.net]=20
> Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:40 PM
> To: wbeech <wbeech@flash.net>
> Cc: morgans@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [Morgans] Seat back pattern
> =20
> At 02:14 PM 10/16/2018, wbeech wrote:
>=20
> >OK, I=E2=80=99ll contribute to the list with my current challenge, a 1954=
Plus Four. Re-
> >building a basket case without benefit of being the one that disassembled=
it. Car=20
> >has no interior at all, making the seat bases is no problem but I am tryi=
ng to re-
> >construct the seat back, have been working on making a pattern via the cu=
t-n-fit-
> >n-cutsomemore method but not real sure just how the back rides on the sid=
e sills=20
> >and sits against the chassis cross member for bracing. Somewhere on the w=
eb,=20
> >not GoMog, I found a good tutorial with pictures of the way the back boar=
d was=20
> >configured to accept the foam to give the proper contours, but now I cann=
ot find=20
> >it. .....
>=20
> Bill,
>=20
> While this probably isn't the item you were looking for, here is some info=
I received
> some time back. I want to get it up on SOL's Morgan Web page, but haven't=
had
> the chance.
>=20
> ----------------------------
>=20
> From: "Jeff Webster" <carfindr@tiac.net>
> To: <Morgans@autox.team.net>
> Subject: RE: Roadster seat backrest (rebuild).
> Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 14:01:31 -0400
>=20
> Dear All,
> I thought I'd post this letter so it may end up in the archives. Here is
> some valuable information regarding the bench seat back rest of an early
> 'high-cowl' roadster. This information may also be useful to those with th=
e
> low body style.
> I have had the opportunity to remove the leather coverings from my roadste=
r
> backrest as I had intended on replacing the wooden part as mine had rotted=
> (not to mention the leather). The idea was to have a new wood backrest mad=
e
> and ready to go when I took it to the upholsterer.
> WELL, This was not to be. THE BACKREST IS A COMPLICATED AFFAIR.
> It is not something that can be made out of a sheet of half inch plywood,
> and I'll tell you why.
> Firstly, the original is made up from four different shaped/sized pieces o=
f
> wood, it has 19 springs (9 large ones and 10 small) that are attached in
> different areas of the back. Moreover some are bent in such a way to give
> that great "old sofa" look to the backrest when it is in the car.
> I would STRONGLY suggest that if your back rest is shot, you either replac=
e
> it with bucket seats or look for a good used back rest at a swap meet.
>=20
> However, If you watch Norm Abrams regularly and you are either desperate o=
r
> brave enough to attempt to make a replica - here are the measurements and
> materials you will need.
> Begin with a piece of quarter inch Luan board. It should measure 44'" Wide=
> by 21 & 3/4" deep.
> Measuring from left to right, (along the long side) move the tape in 1 &
> 1/2" from the left side and make a mark. Then, from that mark, measure 41"=
> (this accomodates the notch either side at the top of the back rest, for
> the hood frame.) This notch extends down from the top, 4 & 1/4" each side i=
n
> a slight curve.
> The overall depth of the backrest is 21 & 3/4". Having marked for the notc=
h
> at the top, measure from the very top of the backrest down the right side 1=
7
> &1/2" and make a mark. (You will now begin to mark the bottom cut out, whe=
re
> it bridges the leaf springs and sits on the sills). Measure in 4", down 1 &=
> 1/2", then in 3", and down 2" to the bottom of the backrest. The total wid=
th
> of this notch should be 7 & 1/2". Now, measure in from the right side edg=
e
> (not from the notch) 19" and put a mark.
> Mirror the above measurements for the two notches on the left side of the
> back.
> At the bottom, in the middle you should end up with two marks about 6"
> apart, this is where the cut out will be for the prop shaft tunnel. It
> should be about 6 & 1/2" high, but it tapers. The best thing to do is set
> your prop shaft tunnel on the back rest and use it as a template, you'll g=
et
> a much more accurate cut, but remember not to make it taller than 7".
> At this stage you should not have made any cuts - everything should just b=
e
> marked though on the Luan board.
> The next step is to take some 1/2" x 3" stock. (you could use 1/2" ply cut=
> 3" wide). You will need two pieces 38 1/2" long for the top rail and the
> upper base rail, two pieces 22" long for the side rails, one piece 12" lon=
g
> for the center rail, one piece cut 7" wide x 38 & 1/2" long for the lower
> base rail.
> Now, turn your Luan back rest over on the floor so that the markings you
> made earlier are facing down. Next lay out your pre cut lengths of 1/2" pl=
y
> as follows:
> First place your two side rails on the outside edges either side, then pla=
ce
> the 7" wide base rail horizontally between them at the very bottom, direct=
ly
> above that place the upper base rail and then place the top rail at the to=
p
> edge. Finally figure and mark the center point of the top and upper base
> rail out, mark it and place the 12" center rail vertically between these t=
wo
> points. You now have your basic frame laid out. You need to attach these
> frame pieces to the Luan. I would suggest (now you know how it should look=
)
> removing them and re-laying them out on the floor in front of you, then
> place the Luan board on top (with your markings facing up) and nail throug=
h
> the Luan into the ply wood frame rails, a little glue wouldn't hurt.
> YOU ARE ALMOST FINISHED!
> Once the frame pieces have been nailed to the Luan and the glue has dried,=
> take a plane and knock a 45 degree bevel top frame rail, but not so deep
> that you cut into the Luan. Then, with a jig saw, cut out areas we marked
> earlier.
> Once again lay the back rest on the floor, frame side up, as we have two
> more pieces of wood to add. These strengtheners are 23 & 1/2" long, 1 & 1/=
2"
> wide by 1" deep. They run top to bottom, on their edge, at a slight diagon=
al
> beginning, (measuring along the top of the backrest) 4" in from the hood
> bow notch on either side - to just inside the notch we cut out for the lea=
f
> spring shackle. You will see once you lay these on your backrest that you
> will have to notch out these strengtheners so they attach to the Luan in
> some places and frame in others. These pieces have a 45 degree bevel on AL=
L
> FOUR long edges that will be inside the seat back. In addition the ends ar=
e
> cut at 45 degrees so that they taper to create a wedge (2 - 2 1/2" long)
> towards the top and bottom of the seat. These pieces are then attached to
> the back rest with screws from behind.
> There are just two more things you have to do. In the square area of Luan
> that you now see either side of the center rail, drill a 1" air hole in th=
e
> middle. Finally, sand all the outside edges so there is nothing that will
> rip you new leather when it's applied.
> THAT'S IT!!!! You now have a Morgan back rest!
>=20
> You should be able to re-use the springs from your old back rest. As I
> mentioned earlier, there are 19 ! The two side rails get three large ones
> each as does the center rail, the top row of the larger ones are bent down=
.
> The square Luan section on each side get five small springs each, in a
> square shape with one in the middle. All protruding frame edges on the
> inside of the seat are covered with horse hair. A good auto upholsterer
> should be able to take it from here.
>=20
> Good luck!!
>=20
> Jeff Webster
>=20
> ------------
>=20
> From: "Jeff Webster" <carfindr@tiac.net>
> To: "John T. Blair" <jblair@exis.net>=20
> Subject: RE: Roadster seat backrest (rebuild).
>=20
> Jeff,
>=20
> If you don't mind, I'd like to put your article up on the SOL's Morgan=20=
> Web page. Also do you have any pictures or sketches to go with your=20
> explaniation?
>=20
> ----------------------------
>=20
> John
>=20
> =20
>=20
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> =20
> John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair1948@cox.net
> Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
> =20
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<html><head><meta http-equiv=3D"content-type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3D=
utf-8"></head><body dir=3D"auto">Thank you Tcherek,<div>Good to hear from yo=
u again. I did check with Morgan Spares about the complete interior ki=
ts. I wanted to see if I could make a correct seat back and bases in o=
rder to possibly save enough to pay for this new ivory Brooklands steering w=
heel. </div><div>All the best,</div><div>Bill<br><br><div id=3D"=
AppleMailSignature" dir=3D"ltr"><span style=3D"background-color: rgba(255, 2=
55, 255, 0);">Sent from my Handspring Treo</span></div><div dir=3D"ltr"><br>=
On Oct 17, 2018, at 10:59 PM, Tcherek Kamstra <<a href=3D"mailto:tkamstra=
@sonic.net">tkamstra@sonic.net</a>> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=
<meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html charset=3Dutf-8">Not s=
ure if this is relevant, however Morgan still makes interior trim kits for o=
lder Morgans. Recently had one made for a 1966 Plus 4, including seat squabs=
etc.<div class=3D""><br class=3D""><div class=3D"">
Best,<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">Tcherek<br class=3D""><br class=3D""><br c=
lass=3D""><br class=3D"">
</div>
<br class=3D""><div><blockquote type=3D"cite" class=3D""><div class=3D"">On O=
ct 17, 2018, at 8:23 AM, wbeech <<a href=3D"mailto:wbeech@flash.net"; clas=
s=3D"">wbeech@flash.net</a>> wrote:</div><br class=3D"Apple-interchange-n=
ewline"><div class=3D""><div class=3D"WordSection1" style=3D"page: WordSecti=
on1; font-family: Optima-Regular; font-size: 17px; font-style: normal; font-=
variant-caps: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: a=
uto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space:=
normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px;"><=
div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times N=
ew Roman', serif;" class=3D""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family: C=
alibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D"">John,<o:p class=3D"=
"></o:p></span></div><div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt=
; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" class=3D""><span style=3D"font-siz=
e: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D=
"">Yes! This is the one I remember, shame on me for not looking in the=
<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href=3D"http://team.ne=
t/" style=3D"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" class=3D"">team.net=
</a><span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span>archives. I do w=
atch Norm Abrams and am reasonable talented in woodworking so I will give it=
a try. Only that his starting width of 44=E2=80=9D does not relate to=
the overall inside width of the cab, mine is only 41-7/8=E2=80=9D I.D. and I=
am unclear as to how much of a gap I should start with, think about 1-1/2=E2=
=80=9D on each side.<o:p class=3D""></o:p></span></div><div style=3D"margin:=
0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" c=
lass=3D""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; c=
olor: rgb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D""><o:p class=3D""> </o:p></span></div=
><div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Time=
s New Roman', serif;" class=3D""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family=
: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D"">Then when he get=
to the =E2=80=98reuse your springs from the old backrest=E2=80=9D he h=
as lost me as I have no backrest. I will probably go contoured foam at=
this point.<o:p class=3D""></o:p></span></div><div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in=
0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" class=3D=
""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: r=
gb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D""><o:p class=3D""> </o:p></span></div><div s=
tyle=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New R=
oman', serif;" class=3D""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calib=
ri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);" class=3D"">All the best,<o:p class=
=3D""></o:p></span></div><div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 1=
2pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" class=3D""><span style=3D"font-=
size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 73, 125);" clas=
s=3D"">Bill<o:p class=3D""></o:p></span></div><div style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0=
.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;" class=3D""=
><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rg=
b(31, 73, 125);" class=3D""><o:p class=3D""> </o:p></span></div><div cl=
ass=3D""><div style=3D"border-style: solid none none; border-top-color: rgb(=
225, 225, 225); border-top-width: 1pt; padding: 3pt 0in 0in;" class=3D""><di=
v style=3D"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times Ne=
w Roman', serif;" class=3D""><b class=3D""><span style=3D"font-size: 11pt; f=
ont-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=3D"">From:</span></b><span style=3D"=
font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;" class=3D""><span class=3D=
"Apple-converted-space"> </span>John T. Blair [<a href=3D"mailto:jblair=
1948@cox.net" style=3D"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" class=3D"=
">mailto:jblair1948@cox.net</a>]<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> =
</span><br class=3D""><b class=3D"">Sent:</b><span class=3D"Apple-converted-=
space"> </span>Tuesday, October 16, 2018 10:40 PM<br class=3D""><b clas=
s=3D"">To:</b><span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span>wbeech <=
<a href=3D"mailto:wbeech@flash.net"; style=3D"color: purple; text-decoration:=
underline;" class=3D"">wbeech@flash.net</a>><br class=3D""><b class=3D""=
>Cc:</b><span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><a href=3D"mailto=
:morgans@autox.team.net" style=3D"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;=
" class=3D"">morgans@autox.team.net</a><br class=3D""><b class=3D"">Subject:=
</b><span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span>Re: [Morgans] Seat ba=
ck pattern<o:p class=3D""></o:p></span></div></div></div><div style=3D"margi=
n: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif;=
" class=3D""><o:p class=3D""> </o:p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal" style=3D=
"margin: 0in 0in 12pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman', seri=
f;">At 02:14 PM 10/16/2018, wbeech wrote:<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">>O=
K, I=E2=80=99ll contribute to the list with my current challenge, a 1954 Plu=
s Four. Re-<br class=3D"">>building a basket case without benefit o=
f being the one that disassembled it. Car<span class=3D"Apple-converte=
d-space"> </span><br class=3D"">>has no interior at all, making the s=
eat bases is no problem but I am trying to re-<br class=3D"">>construct t=
he seat back, have been working on making a pattern via the cut-n-fit-<br cl=
ass=3D"">>n-cutsomemore method but not real sure just how the back rides o=
n the side sills<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=
=3D"">>and sits against the chassis cross member for bracing. Somew=
here on the web,<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=
=3D"">>not GoMog, I found a good tutorial with pictures of the way the ba=
ck board was<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=3D"=
">>configured to accept the foam to give the proper contours, but now I c=
annot find<span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=3D"">=
>it. .....<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">Bill,<br class=3D"">=
<br class=3D"">While this probably isn't the item you were looking for, here=
is some info I received<br class=3D"">some time back. I want to get i=
t up on SOL's Morgan Web page, but haven't had<br class=3D"">the chance.<br c=
lass=3D""><br class=3D"">----------------------------<br class=3D""><br clas=
s=3D"">From: "Jeff Webster" <<a href=3D"mailto:carfindr@tiac.net"; style=3D=
"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" class=3D"">carfindr@tiac.net</a=
>><br class=3D"">To: <<a href=3D"mailto:Morgans@autox.team.net"; style=3D=
"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" class=3D"">Morgans@autox.team.n=
et</a>><br class=3D"">Subject: RE: Roadster seat backrest (rebuild).<br c=
lass=3D"">Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 14:01:31 -0400<br class=3D""><br class=3D""=
>Dear All,<br class=3D"">I thought I'd post this letter so it may end up in t=
he archives. Here is<br class=3D"">some valuable information regarding the b=
ench seat back rest of an early<br class=3D"">'high-cowl' roadster. This inf=
ormation may also be useful to those with the<br class=3D"">low body style.<=
br class=3D"">I have had the opportunity to remove the leather coverings fro=
m my roadster<br class=3D"">backrest as I had intended on replacing the wood=
en part as mine had rotted<br class=3D"">(not to mention the leather). The i=
dea was to have a new wood backrest made<br class=3D"">and ready to go when I=
took it to the upholsterer.<br class=3D"">WELL, This was not to be. THE BAC=
KREST IS A COMPLICATED AFFAIR.<br class=3D"">It is not something that can be=
made out of a sheet of half inch plywood,<br class=3D"">and I'll tell you w=
hy.<br class=3D"">Firstly, the original is made up from four different shape=
d/sized pieces of<br class=3D"">wood, it has 19 springs (9 large ones and 10=
small) that are attached in<br class=3D"">different areas of the back. More=
over some are bent in such a way to give<br class=3D"">that great "old sofa"=
look to the backrest when it is in the car.<br class=3D"">I would STRONGLY s=
uggest that if your back rest is shot, you either replace<br class=3D"">it w=
ith bucket seats or look for a good used back rest at a swap meet.<br class=3D=
""><br class=3D"">However, If you watch Norm Abrams regularly and you are ei=
ther desperate or<br class=3D"">brave enough to attempt to make a replica - h=
ere are the measurements and<br class=3D"">materials you will need.<br class=
=3D"">Begin with a piece of quarter inch Luan board. It should measure 44'" W=
ide<br class=3D"">by 21 & 3/4" deep.<br class=3D"">Measuring from left t=
o right, (along the long side) move the tape in 1 &<br class=3D"">1/2" f=
rom the left side and make a mark. Then, from that mark, measure 41"<br clas=
s=3D"">(this accomodates the notch either side at the top of the back rest,&=
nbsp; for<br class=3D"">the hood frame.) This notch extends down from the to=
p, 4 & 1/4" each side in<br class=3D"">a slight curve.<br class=3D"">The=
overall depth of the backrest is 21 & 3/4". Having marked for the notch=
<br class=3D"">at the top, measure from the very top of the backrest down th=
e right side 17<br class=3D"">&1/2" and make a mark. (You will now begin=
to mark the bottom cut out, where<br class=3D"">it bridges the leaf springs=
and sits on the sills). Measure in 4", down 1 &<br class=3D"">1/2", the=
n in 3", and down 2" to the bottom of the backrest. The total width<br class=
=3D"">of this notch should be 7 & 1/2". Now, measure in from the r=
ight side edge<br class=3D"">(not from the notch) 19" and put a mark.<br cla=
ss=3D"">Mirror the above measurements for the two notches on the left side o=
f the<br class=3D"">back.<br class=3D"">At the bottom, in the middle you sho=
uld end up with two marks about 6"<br class=3D"">apart, this is where the cu=
t out will be for the prop shaft tunnel. It<br class=3D"">should be about 6 &=
amp; 1/2" high, but it tapers. The best thing to do is set<br class=3D"">you=
r prop shaft tunnel on the back rest and use it as a template, you'll get<br=
class=3D"">a much more accurate cut, but remember not to make it taller tha=
n 7".<br class=3D"">At this stage you should not have made any cuts - everyt=
hing should just be<br class=3D"">marked though on the Luan board.<br class=3D=
"">The next step is to take some 1/2" x 3" stock. (you could use 1/2" ply cu=
t<br class=3D"">3" wide). You will need two pieces 38 1/2" long for the top r=
ail and the<br class=3D"">upper base rail, two pieces 22" long for the side r=
ails, one piece 12" long<br class=3D"">for the center rail, one piece cut 7"=
wide x 38 & 1/2" long for the lower<br class=3D"">base rail.<br class=3D=
"">Now, turn your Luan back rest over on the floor so that the markings you<=
br class=3D"">made earlier are facing down. Next lay out your pre cut length=
s of 1/2" ply<br class=3D"">as follows:<br class=3D"">First place your two s=
ide rails on the outside edges either side, then place<br class=3D"">the 7" w=
ide base rail horizontally between them at the very bottom, directly<br clas=
s=3D"">above that place the upper base rail and then place the top rail at t=
he top<br class=3D"">edge. Finally figure and mark the center point of the t=
op and upper base<br class=3D"">rail out, mark it and place the 12" center r=
ail vertically between these two<br class=3D"">points. You now have your bas=
ic frame laid out. You need to attach these<br class=3D"">frame pieces to th=
e Luan. I would suggest (now you know how it should look)<br class=3D"">remo=
ving them and re-laying them out on the floor in front of you, then<br class=
=3D"">place the Luan board on top (with your markings facing up) and nail th=
rough<br class=3D"">the Luan into the ply wood frame rails, a little glue wo=
uldn't hurt.<br class=3D"">YOU ARE ALMOST FINISHED!<br class=3D"">Once the f=
rame pieces have been nailed to the Luan and the glue has dried,<br class=3D=
"">take a plane and knock a 45 degree bevel top frame rail, but not so deep<=
br class=3D"">that you cut into the Luan. Then, with a jig saw, cut out area=
s we marked<br class=3D"">earlier.<br class=3D"">Once again lay the back res=
t on the floor, frame side up, as we have two<br class=3D"">more pieces of w=
ood to add. These strengtheners are 23 & 1/2" long, 1 & 1/2"<br clas=
s=3D"">wide by 1" deep. They run top to bottom, on their edge, at a slight d=
iagonal<br class=3D"">beginning, (measuring along the top of the backrest)&n=
bsp; 4" in from the hood<br class=3D"">bow notch on either side - to just in=
side the notch we cut out for the leaf<br class=3D"">spring shackle. You wil=
l see once you lay these on your backrest that you<br class=3D"">will have t=
o notch out these strengtheners so they attach to the Luan in<br class=3D"">=
some places and frame in others. These pieces have a 45 degree bevel on ALL<=
br class=3D"">FOUR long edges that will be inside the seat back. In addition=
the ends are<br class=3D"">cut at 45 degrees so that they taper to create a=
wedge (2 - 2 1/2" long)<br class=3D"">towards the top and bottom of the sea=
t. These pieces are then attached to<br class=3D"">the back rest with screws=
from behind.<br class=3D"">There are just two more things you have to do. I=
n the square area of Luan<br class=3D"">that you now see either side of the c=
enter rail, drill a 1" air hole in the<br class=3D"">middle. Finally, sand a=
ll the outside edges so there is nothing that will<br class=3D"">rip you new=
leather when it's applied.<br class=3D"">THAT'S IT!!!! You now have a Morga=
n back rest!<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">You should be able to re-use the s=
prings from your old back rest. As I<br class=3D"">mentioned earlier, there a=
re 19 ! The two side rails get three large ones<br class=3D"">each as does t=
he center rail, the top row of the larger ones are bent down.<br class=3D"">=
The square Luan section on each side get five small springs each, in a<br cl=
ass=3D"">square shape with one in the middle. All protruding frame edges on t=
he<br class=3D"">inside of the seat are covered with horse hair. A good auto=
upholsterer<br class=3D"">should be able to take it from here.<br class=3D"=
"><br class=3D"">Good luck!!<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">Jeff Webster<br cl=
ass=3D""><br class=3D"">------------<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">From: "Jef=
f Webster" <<a href=3D"mailto:carfindr@tiac.net"; style=3D"color: purple; t=
ext-decoration: underline;" class=3D"">carfindr@tiac.net</a>><br class=3D=
"">To: "John T. Blair" <<a href=3D"mailto:jblair@exis.net"; st=
yle=3D"color: purple; text-decoration: underline;" class=3D"">jblair@exis.ne=
t</a>><span class=3D"Apple-converted-space"> </span><br class=3D"">S=
ubject: RE: Roadster seat backrest (rebuild).<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">J=
eff,<br class=3D""><br class=3D""> If you don't mind, I'd like t=
o put your article up on the SOL's Morgan<span class=3D"Apple-converted-spac=
e"> </span><br class=3D"">Web page. Also do you have any pictures=
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an><br class=3D"">explaniation?<br class=3D""><br class=3D"">---------------=
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