1972 Corvette LT1 Seat Restoration - Seat Cover

Once in place, the top half is wrapped with a light cloth basting in order to keep any separation from occurring during cover installation.
Once in place, the top half is wrapped with a light cloth basting in order to keep any sep
The next step is to install the seat hardware, which resides behind the seat cover. Many new parts were installed from Mid America Motorworks' stock. After all hardware installation was complete, Matt begins the task of sliding on the seatback leather. This usually requires an extra set of hands.
The next step is to install the seat hardware, which resides behind the seat cover. Many n
Once the cover is tightly installed with hog rings, remaining exterior seatback hardware is installed.
Once the cover is tightly installed with hog rings, remaining exterior seatback hardware i

Finally, the seatback is complete.
Matt now moves on to the seat bottom. The mating of the frame to the bottom foam is similar to the seatback. Here, Matt stretches the cover over the seat bottom. In order to achieve full coverage, weight needs to be applied to compress the foam slightly. The necessary clips are then installed.
Matt now moves on to the seat bottom. The mating of the frame to the bottom foam is simila
Now that both the seatback and bottom are complete, it's time to reunite the two via the chrome side rails.
Now that both the seatback and bottom are complete, it's time to reunite the two via the c

At this time, the new seatback panel is installed, along with the seat bumpers and remaining miscellaneous hardware.
At this time, the new seatback panel is installed, along with the seat bumpers and remaini
Coming down the home stretch, both seat tracks are now installed.
Here's a rear shot of the before and after photos. Mid America Motorworks installed a new seatback panel. These back panels feature a "Bump-Safe" design. They're reinforced and built to last. No more brittle factory seatbacks. Overall, the seats looked awesome.
Here's a rear shot of the before and after photos. Mid America Motorworks installed a new

e can't wait to get the Vette on the road for some extended seat time. At a labor cost of $199.99 per pair, it's hard to go wrong. Seat covers, foams, and hardware are sold separately.
e can't wait to get the Vette on the road for some extended seat time. At a labor cost of
Seen here are the before and after photos. Big difference, huh?
Notice the different pattern. Leather seat covers (factory Custom Interior) have a horizontal pattern, while the base vinyl contains a vertical pattern. Mmm ... love the smell of new leather!
Notice the different pattern. Leather seat covers (factory Custom Interior) have a horizon