That seam does belong there. Unless you care that someone who knows Imperials
would notice, I'd say make it the way that you want.
Paul
In a message dated 2/5/2004 11:29:59 AM Eastern Standard Time,
rexcrews@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
>
> Hello, All,
>
> I am redoing the front seat on my '61 Custom with n.o.s. materials, but a
> question has come up. For some reason there is a seam in the very middle of
> the driver's back rest. This welted seam is very uncomfortable to the back
> and is also where the original upholstery came apart. Is there any
> compelling reason to put this welted seam back in? None of the other seat
> back have the seam, although it is absolutely a factory thing. I am just
> afraid the n.o.s. material may be prone to splitting at this spot, so I
> would like to have a smooth seat back in the fabric covered area. Can
> anyone speak to this?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rex Crews '59 and '60 Crowns and '61 Custom
>
>
>
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