Julian Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I think it is time for you to own up that you built all the Mantas and Cavaliers back in the day!!! this is what I call Professionalism at it's Best. and I really mean that mate. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, Julian said: I think it is time for you to own up that you built all the Mantas and Cavaliers back in the day!!! this is what I call Professionalism at it's Best. and I really mean that mate. Ha ha, if only - what a fantastic job that would have been... Thanks for your kind words Julian, much appreciated. I hope that you are keeping well matey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That’s looking like it just come of the transporter getting delivered from the factory, very sweet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 A little bit more done before Dinner. Drivers side door card, winder handle and pull handle fitted. This was a little bit more tricky as I struggled to make enough space due to the width of the car and my garage. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. While I was out there I did some minor jobs on the back rest frame of the Passenger seat. First I relocated the head rest 'guide tubes' - I had popped these out when I dusted it with primer. Yes I know I don't have head rests and even if they got painted, nobody would ever know as they are hidden - but that's just me I suppose Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Then I glued a piece of foam back in place that lives at the base of the sprung area, near the seat 'hinge': Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Then on the bar immediately behind that sits a strip of wadding, so that was also glued: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice evening everyone 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I would have had a beer then forgot where all these bit go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 I would forgot without the beer, 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 38 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: I would have had a beer then forgot where all these bit go That’s the only reason I take all these photos Jess... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 minutes ago, IanMc said: That’s the only reason I take all these photos Jess... I would forgot what the pictures where of 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRealExile Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 That looks fantastic, job well done! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julian Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 3 hours ago, 1200bandit said: I would forgot without the beer, You wouldn't forget the beer though, would you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1200bandit Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Never.Hic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Thought I would try to do a little more on the Passenger seat base cover this evening. This consisted of capturing the foam strips in a sandwhich between the original Grey backing material and a piece of the 2 mm foam that I used on the door cards: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. I stitched the three parts together to make the sandwich - rough, but effective lol Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Then I wanted to stitch this to the fabric I had cut the other evening. My intention was to follow the three stitch 'interest' lines: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. The first line went really well, then the sewing machine started playing up... I'm wondering if a) it isnt up to the thickness of material I was trying to run through it and b) I have now broken the mechanism - oops! I managed to 'frigg' it enough to get the job done though: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As you can see, I ended up with a kind of padded/quilted effect - which I didn't quite expect, but when you stretch it out (as of course I will have to when I put the cover over the foam), you get a nice padded, comfortable effect - with the 'interest lines' clearly visible. I have to say, I am very worried about the machine though - not sure what to do about that - I can feel a Youtube session coming on... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 9, 2019 Author Share Posted November 9, 2019 Panic over - the sewing machine is not broken. I had broken a needle and basically thrown the bottom bobbin (that feeds the thread for the stitches on the underside) out of sync. I think that this was all caused be yours truly trying to put too much/thick material through it... One new (heavy duty) needle and a bobbin reset later and we are back in business. Lol, what have I become?! I sound like an old seamstress lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 10, 2019 Author Share Posted November 10, 2019 I have been busy working on my Wife’s Cooper S today, so taking the evening off from the Cav - what a slacker! 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDY ABBOTT Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Great work Ian, now what's your postal address ? 🧐 I need some door cards making good again 😂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Some more done on the Passenger seat base cover this evening. Firstly I need to unpick some stitches that were retaining the bottom 'holding strip'. Basically, this added strength to the bottom of the vinyl that attached to the seat frame. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Some messing around later: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. As you can see on the ends the vinyl is doubled up to provide strength and a neat edge for where it wraps around the hinge mechanism. So before I could use thisas a tempolate for my new vinyl, these stitches also have to come out... boring! Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Finally I stitched the 'wings' to the center seat material: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Have a nice evening everyone. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Last job this evening was to mark out and cut the seat base 'skirt' from the same colour vinyl as I used on the door cappings: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Great economic use of the material there too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, Jessopia74 said: Great economic use of the material there too. Deep pockets and short arms mate. 🤣 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Upon closer examination, the end reinforcements for the vinyl (see above) are actually seperate pieces stitched on rather than the turned over and stitched arrangement I had assumed. Here is one of the two different lengths: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. So off I went to the garage to find a piece of vinyl that I was holding back for such an eventuality and marked out the replacements: Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Later this evening I plan to cut these out and get them stitched in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
®evo03 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 (edited) Ian, are you hand stitching, or machining the seat material, the stitches you are ripping out. Gonna be in the same boat soon, so im learning alot. Trying to use honeycomb gtj material on recaro seats, along with blitz material. I was at a bike event recently, and a couple used an oldschool machine, it was hand operated, they said an electric is too modern, (rubbish). Used it for sewing leather race suits, racing leathers. Stick it on my Christmas list! Opel too Edited November 12, 2019 by ®evo03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, ®evo03 said: Ian, are you hand stitching, or machining the seat material, the stitches you are ripping out. Gonna be in the same boat soon, so im learning alot. Trying to use honeycomb gtj material on recaro seats, along with blitz material. I was at a bike event recently, and a couple used an oldschool machine, it was hand operated, they said an electric is too modern, (rubbish). I'm loving the look of that old sewing machine - it is a work of art. Unfortunately I dont have access to such beautiful mechanical wizardry, so I have to be content with a second hand (from Facebook Marketplace) Brother electric sewing machine. I have to say that this modern machines are amazing though - for example mine can do zig-zag stitching and even create button holes on garments! Its uncovered a whole new world for me to be honest. I even look forward to getting the thing off the shelf and setting it up for the evening - its just something new I guess. Just in case anyone is interested, my machine is a Brother XL-2120 and cost me just £40 and the Lady I bought it from had just had it serviced too! I would say its paid for itself already... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 1 hour ago, ®evo03 said: Ian, are you hand stitching, or machining the seat material, the stitches you are ripping out. Gonna be in the same boat soon, so im learning alot. Trying to use honeycomb gtj material on recaro seats, along with blitz material. I was at a bike event recently, and a couple used an oldschool machine, it was hand operated, they said an electric is too modern, (rubbish). Used it for sewing leather race suits, racing leathers. Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Stick it on my Christmas list! Opel too Who sold you the material please? i been searching for it now for days and can’t find anyone listing it 🤯 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanMc Posted November 12, 2019 Author Share Posted November 12, 2019 Well the two edge reinforcing pieces are on and they are strong - but pretty it most certainly is not... Project images are available to Club Members Only, Click to become an OMOC Member. Oh well, close one eye and squint the other and it looks fabulous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessopia74 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 I will have to take your word for it as it looks good from my angle 🙈 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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