Oh boy, I got it folks, no cable ties. This is a spare middle seat used only occasionally in the van and used more in my house! I have the base fitted on rocking chair rails and it is a very comfy spot to play music. I’m cleaning the upholstery. If all goes well I will reuse the material. If not I’ll look into getting the replacement fabric. I am always happy to get and learn to use a new tool, but I saved the rings and have them shaped so I can turn them on and clamp again in a pinch. I know crazy that I saved and preserved the rings but I always try to keep everything from the van just in case. Great tips. Eric Caron > On Mar 26, 2017, at 5:17 PM, JordanVw@aol.com wrote: > > if you plan on owning the van for a while then this is a bad idea. plastic cable ties have maybe a 5 year life. metal hog rings last forever. theres a reason why auto mantufacturers dont use plastic cable ties to attach seat upholstry. > > > > In a message dated 3/26/2017 4:06:18 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, ecaron1@COMCAST.NET writes: > and those rings are going to have to now be cable ties. > |
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