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Cars Guide to Auto Restoration, Summer 2010), it is now ready to have a
cut-and-sewn cover fitted and attached to the spring and wood
frame.
The following steps for installing seat covers were undertaken on the
interior of a 1931 Ford Slant Window Town Sedan, but the guidelines
can be applied to many other models.
The first step is to trim any excess cotton from the stuffed channels in
the cover, as it may affect the trim of the welting if it is not done.
Next, use chalk to mark the center of the front and back of the cover
borders and the centers of the front and back on the bottom of the wood
frame. These marks will be used as reference points to ensure the cover
is properly centered on the spring when attaching.
Now you are ready to apply the cover over the spring. Begin by lifting
the borders of the cover so they won’t interfere when placing the cover
on the spring. Lay the cover on the spring and pull the borders down
over sides.