S1 Zagato seat repairs

[Bryan]

Can anyone recommend a specialist of interiors in Holland who can repair my seats. The driver's side is damaged (see picture) in 2 places from contact when getting in and out and both seats need new internal cushions. Otherwise they are not in bad condition. I would prefer to get a new section sewn in rather than replace the complete covers.

Bryan

[lucasgeheniau]

Hi,

www.stoffeerderijdaelmans.nl

That company already did three of my neighbours cars, Lambda, Flaminia Berlina and Aurelia B20
Located in Valkenswaard.

[lancia7550]

Does anyone know if reproduction seat material is available for Fulvia? I am specifically after black vinyl for my S1 coupe, as one of my seats (original black) is splitting, and I would like to maintain the original look.

[Bryan]

Many thanks, I will check them out

Bryan

[Huib]

http://www.elvezio.com/

[Bryan]

Thanks for the tip Huib. very friendly and helpful people. They are able to deliver seat covers but not the internal cushions.

[bart]

You may try Jilles Helmantel. He can make anything.
http://www.jilleshelmantel.nl/home/index.htm

Bart

[Bryan]

I finally plucked up courage and opened the driver's side seat cushion as it was sagging with the result that I had to look under the steering wheel instead of over (being not so tall !). I haven't decided whether to mount new covers on both seats yet but will need to decide soon.
I have taken the cushion out from underneath (easy up to now). The sponge interior doesn't look so bad, however as the picture shows, there are pieces of wire around the central part of the seat and the one which goes across the seat has completely detached from the seat cover. This piece of wire is curved and I cannot see what the orientation should be, or even deduce if it should be curved at all ? If it was straight it would be too long. I cannot find any pictures or advice on the web.
Can anyone tell me how it should be?

[bmarler]

here is a couple of pictures from when my friend was making the patterns for mine. wish i had more that showed the frame and supports but it's all i have.
brian

[Bryan]

Thanks for the pictures. They are interesting because the picture of your seat cushion shows the grey cotton binding that holds the wire in place is still in the channel and not sewn to the outer cover. I am more or less convinced that the wire escaped from the cotton and was bent by being sat upon. I am still concerned that the wire is simply bent over at the ends and shows no sign of being joined in any way to the other pieces to form a "U" shape. The wire ends have damaged the foam cushion but I I'm thinking to re-use it because it has not lost its shape in any way. It's also interesting to see how the seats on the Sport have been subtly changed over the years. Compare the attached photo with yours.