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Erik G
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Clatter
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 Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 2:08 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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I just talked to someone at WCCR.
It wasn't Lenny, but he said they should have their heat-seaming equipment up and functional in the coming four weeks or so.
They also indicated that tooling up to do type 3s was something they were interested in(!) 
Maybe anal-retentive people like me will have this option available soon..
Thanks for the tip, Erik!
Will keep y'all posted.
And,
A BIG thanks to those that took the time to post pics of their OG interiors.
The community works together to push things forward..
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Thu May 25, 2017 11:23 am Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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But only if there are people out there who care.
And that doesn't seem to be the case.
So,
If you care,
Say so! |
See IF you can get them to make that cardboard/plastic strip that runs across the upper part of the rear seat back for Fastbacks and Notchbacks a little wider so it'll install easier. That's the hardest seat cover to install out of all of them I've done in the last 20+ years. I mentioned it to Mario when he was on here, but don't know if they did anything about it.
You'll find out what I mean when you go to do your own. 
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Brent
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| Posted: Fri May 26, 2017 12:26 am Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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| Clatter wrote: |
But only if there are people out there who care.
And that doesn't seem to be the case.
So,
If you care,
Say so! |
See IF you can get them to make that cardboard/plastic strip that runs across the upper part of the rear seat back for Fastbacks and Notchbacks a little wider so it'll install easier. That's the hardest seat cover to install out of all of them I've done in the last 20+ years. I mentioned it to Mario when he was on here, but don't know if they did anything about it.
You'll find out what I mean when you go to do your own. |
x2. I took a battle wound on that one and had one of the sharp tabs puncture my palm. 
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Mon May 29, 2017 7:32 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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I really need to get a pic of my sunroof seal that's less than a year old that the blue rubber piece has already almost completely come out of.  And I don't mean a 3 or 4 inch section either, I'm talking about the whole opening.  I bought it from one of the usual "highly respected" suppliers too. Disappointed, you bet. The previous seal lasted 9 years, and this one barely went 9 months. It's not like I live in Texas or Arizona where it gets really hot either. These are the things that really need to be addressed. The crap parts that are out there. |
Steve, here's a pic of the sunroof seal I mentioned above (finally quit raining). You can see the blue piec is almost completely out of the felt part.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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Clatter
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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Wanted to update this thread..
I have been working with Dean Satterfield, general manager at TMI.
Sent him my OG '67 seat covers, to be used as patterns.
The 67-only low-back roll-over seat covers are now an option.
Note that they also got the seam lengths correct..
Sometimes, the squeaky wheel does get the oil after all!
Back seat patterns also now include the extra seams for 67-71.
If you order from TMI, make sure to specify the extra seams.
Based upon my experiences there,
You are better off being specific if you want correctness.
Just one little bit better for us type 3 nerds.. 
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OhHerrooo
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Brent
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| Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2017 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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| Clatter wrote: |
Wanted to update this thread..
I have been working with Dean Satterfield, general manager at TMI.
Sent him my OG '67 seat covers, to be used as patterns.
The 67-only low-back roll-over seat covers are now an option.
Note that they also got the seam lengths correct..
Sometimes, the squeaky wheel does get the oil after all!
Back seat patterns also now include the extra seams for 67-71.
If you order from TMI, make sure to specify the extra seams.
Based upon my experiences there,
You are better off being specific if you want correctness.
Just one little bit better for us type 3 nerds.. |
That's pretty sweet, I hope they will do highback seats as well.
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pitargue
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| Posted: Sat Mar 21, 2020 9:58 pm Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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My 69 euro Notch has original lowback seats with 9 seams .
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I bought my 64 notch with a black interior. Obviously, someone added the black basketweave seat covers and black carpet. I always wanted a rear seat center rest. Took my rear seat off, and what do I find.  Did a quick web search and saw this post. Wondering if my car originally came in this color combo. What is this color called?
Guess the possibility of doing something custom for the interior is an option now. |
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Bobnotch
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| Posted: Sun Mar 22, 2020 11:27 am Post subject: Re: Seat Cover Details |
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| savannanotch wrote: |
My 69 euro Notch has original lowback seats with 9 seams .
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I bought my 64 notch with a black interior. Obviously, someone added the black basketweave seat covers and black carpet. I always wanted a rear seat center rest. Took my rear seat off, and what do I find. Did a quick web search and saw this post. Wondering if my car originally came in this color combo. What is this color called?
Guess the possibility of doing something custom for the interior is an option now. |
I think it's supposed to be a sort of Teak, but found only in 66 cars. It might however be a brown color, as you could get that in 69. Kind of like Steve doing his interior in red, as it was available.
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Bob 65 Notch S with Sunroof
71 Notch ...aka Krunchy; build pics here;
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=249390 -been busy working
64 T-34 Ghia...aka Wolfie, under construction... http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=412120
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| "Friends are God's way of apologizing for relatives." |
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| People keep confusing "restored" and "restroyed". |
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