In a message dated 7/9/01 5:30:12 PM, jurban@caverge.com writes:
<< Does anyone have any suggestions for getting the seat diaphragms used on
the Mk III Spridgets?? I tried one(from the usual source), but it was not
molded properly. The reinforcement rod that should be enclosed in the
rubber at each hook was not made correctly and ripped out when I began
stretching the diaphragm >>
After half a day 5 years ago, I ducked out and took them to an upholstery
shop, where they charged me $10 which was well worth it. Since then I have
heard that heating the rubber diaphragm with a hair dryer works pretty well,
but haven't tried it yet.
Annice & Bob
1960 Bugeye (Mk. IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk. III (Still in Boxes)
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