SuperCharger Build:
I got my Rebuild kit for the Powerdyne on friday. The new bearings are all pressed in and the case has been reassembled. I just need to get some locktite on the bolts and then it can go on the shelf.
Misc:
I finally swapped over to 98+ wiper blades. They look a lot nicer since I pulled off those wings on mine.
Seats:
I’ve been tossing ideas about my seats. I guess I’m getting to that age were want to be really satisfied with my comfort level in my car. I’m done with any cloth seat. I hate them lol. So I did a few things to prepare for upgrading my interior.
First I took out the procar seat. its really just too big and probably not that safe with the mounting. Which means the stock cloth seat goes back in, but the cushions are in rough shape so I tried to revive them. So I Got a steamer
And took the seat apart.
I applied the steam. This really does “inflate” the foam close to original size where its compressed. It obviously it won’t fix all on it, but it helped.
After steaming one side:
Right side is steamed the left is not
I did the same thing with the back cushion as well.
I then put some heavy canvas material on the support areas and glued them on.
The end result:
I like the back cushion it wasn’t nearly as rough so it shaped back quite nicely. The bottom after riding in it is not quite up to par. it’s still pretty much flat and doesn’t hold its shape even after the steaming.
Back in its home
So the next step I’m taking is to get some nice firm foam block and carve out the stock shape and replace it. I’ve ordered the foam and some tools to help me. If everything goes well I’ll be ready to order a custom tailored leather covers for the seats front and back. Because there is a car show locally this weekend I wanted the stock seat back in so it looked good.