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Jon314

USA
93 Posts

Posted - 04/07/2012 :  10:26:21  Show Profile Send Jon314 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I have 2 '64 Landlords and they came with the pan seats. Of course over time the vinyl broke up and the foam deteriorated. Does anyone know of a source for rebuilt or new pan seats?
The foam and vinyl is placed and then the steel is crimped to hold it in place. That worked from the factory, but nobody in an upholstery shop wants to touch it. I'm looking for ideas or sources.
The farm supply stores around here have the replacement tie on types that beat sitting on the bolts, but are not comfortable either.
Thanks in advance for your consideration.

simplelife

USA
1385 Posts

Posted - 04/07/2012 :  11:16:47  Show Profile  Visit simplelife's Homepage Send simplelife a Private Message  Reply with Quote
These are close to original looking. http://www.tractorsupply.com/padded-pan-seat-black-0278221

There are some who have successfully uncrimped the original and have redone them themselves, but patience is the key when attempting such a task.
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larry8200

USA
3166 Posts

Posted - 04/07/2012 :  12:27:54  Show Profile  Visit larry8200's Homepage Send larry8200 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by simplelife

These are close to original looking. http://www.tractorsupply.com/padded-pan-seat-black-0278221

There are some who have successfully uncrimped the original and have redone them themselves, but patience is the key when attempting such a task.



Here is the Tractor Supply seat on my 725. It required to 1/2" holes in the center of the seat pan, but have a feature to drain water and they (were) about $45.

Tractor supply also has tie on black padded seat covers that are a fair fit on the old Landlord seats with the vinyl and foam gone.

Good Luck!

Tractor Supply seat on my 725:




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freddie

USA
2129 Posts

Posted - 04/09/2012 :  17:52:39  Show Profile  Visit freddie's Homepage Send freddie a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I recovered mine. It's a lot of work but I like doing them. You have to peel back the metal, cut out a new pattern and sew it up and then fold the metal rib back over the new vinal.
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Talntedmrgreen

USA
4110 Posts

Posted - 04/10/2012 :  11:28:10  Show Profile  Visit Talntedmrgreen's Homepage Send Talntedmrgreen a Private Message  Reply with Quote
So, Freddie....are you volunteering? I have a half dozen sitting around that could use new skin =]

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freddie

USA
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Posted - 04/10/2012 :  15:02:08  Show Profile  Visit freddie's Homepage Send freddie a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I would but right now I am swamped at the shop. But will keep in mind. Might be kinda spendy. Takes about 6-7 hrs per seat + shipping
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Talntedmrgreen

USA
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Posted - 04/10/2012 :  15:34:54  Show Profile  Visit Talntedmrgreen's Homepage Send Talntedmrgreen a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I would imagine it's not a quick job. Sure would be nice to have a source for recovering. I've never really looked into it.

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midnightpumpkin

USA
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Posted - 04/10/2012 :  17:09:48  Show Profile Send midnightpumpkin a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I like this cover. It ties on. It is made of heavy vinyl and wears well.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Lawn-Tractor-Seat-Cushion-Simplicity-1960s-1970s-/380422406608?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5892f141d0#ht_1699wt_1029


John U






Edited by - midnightpumpkin on 04/10/2012 19:14:28
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Talntedmrgreen

USA
4110 Posts

Posted - 04/10/2012 :  18:57:26  Show Profile  Visit Talntedmrgreen's Homepage Send Talntedmrgreen a Private Message  Reply with Quote
John, do you have a picture of one on a seat pan? Kinda suprised the seller doesn't show that.

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Johnb212

USA
134 Posts

Posted - 04/11/2012 :  20:55:01  Show Profile Send Johnb212 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Larry, I have a lawn sweeper just like the one hooked to your 725 in the above photo. Does it work well for you? I bought it used and in good condition but I have never been able to get it to work correctly. The tires skid and the sweeper will not rotate. I though it must be why the previous owner got rid of it because while it is of heavy construction and looks great it doesn't work well. I was going to try and replace the tires with a heavier traction tire and fill them with windshield washer fluid before giving up on it. Could it be that I am trying to work it with the setting to low. I hope it is me not the sweeper because I really like the way it was made.
Thanks for any light you can shead on it.
John
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skunkhome

USA
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Posted - 04/11/2012 :  21:14:22  Show Profile Send skunkhome a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by freddie

I would but right now I am swamped at the shop. But will keep in mind. Might be kinda spendy. Takes about 6-7 hrs per seat + shipping

Oh, so they are $30-35 plus freight.

Phil



"They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither safety nor liberty."

Benjamin Franklin
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Talntedmrgreen

USA
4110 Posts

Posted - 04/12/2012 :  07:06:53  Show Profile  Visit Talntedmrgreen's Homepage Send Talntedmrgreen a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by skunkhome

quote:
Originally posted by freddie

I would but right now I am swamped at the shop. But will keep in mind. Might be kinda spendy. Takes about 6-7 hrs per seat + shipping

Oh, so they are $30-35 plus freight.



...and freight can't cost much

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Jon314

USA
93 Posts

Posted - 04/18/2012 :  22:38:09  Show Profile Send Jon314 a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Thanks guys for all the good information. I'll check out those options. A few years ago someone told me about a seat manufacturer in Nebraska who made pan seats, but I lost the contact information.
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