1914 seat tack strip

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jimuris
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1914 seat tack strip

Post by jimuris » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:49 pm

Can anyone help me in the correct placement of the tacks on the hideum welt tack strip of my seats. The instructions say one inch, but I've seen pictures of original cars and it looks like three inches. I just want to make sure before I start poking in the tacks.

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Re: 1914 seat tack strip

Post by KWTownsend » Thu Jun 20, 2019 10:12 pm

You are correct. From the factory the upholstery nails should be spaced about 2-1/2 to 3" apart. Lay them out, maybe make a chalk mark to eyeball their placement.
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Topic author
jimuris
Posts: 24
Joined: Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:23 pm
First Name: James
Last Name: Pakuris
* REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 14,24 TOURING 15 OPEN EXPRESS
Location: R.I.
MTFCA Number: 11834
MTFCI Number: 24653
Board Member Since: 2017

Re: 1914 seat tack strip

Post by jimuris » Fri Jun 21, 2019 6:19 am

Thanks a bunch for your help.

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