Thread: Front seat support webbing; a source please?

After a little faffing about I've found (I think) a suitable support webbing available from a Melbourne company; Padgham upholstery and Supplies.
Padgham Upholstery

Very helpful folk on the phone.
Will let you know how this works out.

The original webbing is a two ply reinforcement with a rubber coating. Hard to tell if it had much give when new. The replacement material will be similar.
The original webbing is 1 1/2" (38mm) wide, the replacement is 50mm.
Pirelli webbing would probably do the job, it is more pliable. Both can be stapled.
With the webbing ordered, I'm hoping to stitch it to the straining frame. Only because I don't have a stapler.
I'll be doing the re-trim myself.

Cheers,
Richard

They are called a diaphragm and searching for this term pulls up several ebay sellers.

The squab or back of the seat (on an early 2 door) is fitted with webbing. Not a diaphragm, which is fitted to the base of the seat.



This webbing ages and becomes slack, the seat providing less than stellar support.
The webbing purchased is similar to that known as Pirelli webbing.
Here is an image of the webbing stitched in place on the straining frame.
Yes, the stitched edge will be to the back of the seat when completed.



Over the coming weeks, I should (stress should) complete trimming the seats and doors.

For anyone considering re-trimming their front seats on an early two door, the condition of this webbing will play an important part in the reconstruction.

I hope this helps owners who would like to experience the comfort as the car had when new.

Cheers,
Richard

Can you retrofit a diaphragm from the later seats?

It would appear that webbing like that could be manufactured by any upholsterer.