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TLM2106
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 Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2015 6:48 am Post subject: Help needed sourcing hair style seat pads |
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Hi, can any of you guys help me with sourcing replacement 1/3 & 2/3 hair seat pads for a 66 bus please. There are none available in the UK, I've tried Wolfsburg West but they are out of stock until August 
I foolishly had my seats stripped before checking availability, not thinking there would be an issue.
Any help or recommendations of stockists greatly appreciated. |
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tlavergne
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Did they start selling hair pads? They used to only offer foam. Personally, I'd keep looking for the hair pads. Someone must have some on a shelf somewhere. |
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tlavergne
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| Don't know...it's been to long since I rebuilt my seats. Maybe it is just foam. |
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Stanagon
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TLM2106
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Thanks for replies guys. Had a look at Busdepot, looks like they supply TMI pads whichh i think are foam not hair that I really want.
Anyother ideas of suppliers?? |
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curtis4085
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TMI Products
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try Busnbug.com
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GTV
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IMO, foam sucks. It does not feel right in an old VW, and you sit way too high.
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curtis4085
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They don't have the walk thru or 1/3 seat portion. Everyone is out. If anyone finds a source I'm looking as well for backs and bottoms for my 67 walk thru. Please PM me if you find a source.
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TLM2106
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| Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:36 pm Post subject: |
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| WW has the 2/3 hair pads but no 1/3. |
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Fredrok
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| Wouldn't be too difficult to cut down and shape a 2/3 for 1/3 would it? |
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Stanagon
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BarryL 
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Technically you could cut out the middle and bring the two halves back together. Instead of a straight line joint it would be better to form multiple scarf joints http://www.basiccarpentrytechniques.com/Woodwork%20Joints/images/f213.jpg to bring the two haves together. Then use lattice, like drywall patch reinforments, and yellow glue that to top and bottom in excess. |
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Red Fau Veh
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My guess is that there is a much bigger problem than WW is letting onto. Why would the folks that order the pads allow them to be out of stock for 6 to 8 months? Because the 3rd world country that supplies the materials for China to make the pads must have an issue. Something is wrong and I suspect the new pads will be different. WW must be losing out on tens of thousands of dollars and that has to hurt them. A wild guess is that the "hair" comes from Turkey and the instability of the region has screwed up the ability of the farmers to harvest a crop.
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coolerthanelvis
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Only 499 other people and you can get a minimum order together... 
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Ran When Parked
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| Posted: Mon Apr 20, 2015 12:09 pm Post subject: Asked. |
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I emailed info @ WW and asked what's the hold up, gave them this link, and asked for an official response. Thought I would ask instead of guessing.
Just curious what's the hold up and wondering if they will post a response here.
We will see. |
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curtis4085
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The whole world is out of these.... I bet their is a order of these sitting off shore somewhere.
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