Paul H Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 https://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/triumph-herald-vitesse-seat-bottom/1375226676? Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixasStandard Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 I think the seller means 'diaphragms' doesn't he? Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Maybe his bottom is in very good condition, so he no longer needs new diaphragms? I have two sitting ready to fit for ages now, but will need more before long for another set of seats. Pity he didn't have GT6 versions... but they're unobtanium. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Maybe hard to tell off a photo, though they look like they may be tired, and may have "sat" around slowly deteriorating, though holding their form. Maybe after a bottom and a good few pot holes they may start tearing?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 I actually never realised they were used, but you can see the foam pattern on one, plus he's used a lot of cleaner to give them a shine. You can buy them new for £20 each, so I suppose that's a 50% saving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I don't think there available for Vitesse, and assumed they used the same for Herald. The ones Iv'e seen available, seem to be TR6 ones that are sold for Vitesse and state that they require the frame modifying. I bought some recently from paddocks (cheapest I could find at £14 each and seem ok, though time will tell as made in China). The hog ring holes need re drilling in the frame in different positions (easier if you remove the base cover I reckon). I think the rings supplied are too short, so I used about 4mm cable ties (though 2 for each hole toward the rear) as singly they broke. May be thicker ties to start with a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 13, 2020 Report Share Posted June 13, 2020 I had to use the straps for the GT6, a set of 5 is about £30, and they were woeful. Too long. I ended up cutting and rebending the hooks, which gave me an extra (or less) two inches to work with and at least got my buttocks up off the floor. This is what I found under the Herald 1200 seat: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I got a length of pirreli rubber upholstery strapping of fleabay when I did my seats. Just cut to length and used the old clips. Never been as comfy. Cheaper than the main suppliers and probably better, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 On 12/06/2020 at 17:19, Colin Lindsay said: Maybe his bottom is in very good condition, so he no longer needs new diaphragms? I have two sitting ready to fit for ages now, but will need more before long for another set of seats. Pity he didn't have GT6 versions... but they're unobtanium. Colin - Have you tried contacting Owen at Park Lane Classics. He might be able to make something up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 13 hours ago, Badwolf said: Colin - Have you tried contacting Owen at Park Lane Classics. He might be able to make something up for you. Worth a try!! I'll email later, just in case. I've also got a local upholsterer about six miles away, one of the old school, and he comes up with all sorts of solutions that he uses on settees and house furniture; definitely a good man to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Colin - Did you ever try to contact Owen about the seat diaphrams and if so did you get any reply. I have sent several enquiries about interior trim but heard nothing yet. I know that he is always busy and hates emails!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 No reply so far, but it was a while ago; same with QuickfitSBS for seatbelts - no reply and no answer to e-mails. Having said that I can use an alternative solution for seat bases but never yet found one for seatbelts, so must try Quickfit again now that I've remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted July 5, 2020 Report Share Posted July 5, 2020 Thanks. I just hope that Owen is ok what with his previous heart problems C-19 etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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