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2006 Ford F150 - Seat Makeover
Katzkin Leather Install
Photography by
Bob Ryder
Truckin Magazine
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September, 2007
After securing the Katzkin Leather to the bottom seat cushion, it was hand-worked to acquire a uniform fit.
After securing the Katzkin Leather to the bottom seat cushion, it was hand-worked to acqui
To achieve easier installation of the Katzkin seat back cover, Danny applied cellophane over the shoulders of the seat's foam. Then, he worked from the inside to the outside of the Katzkin cover and down over the seat's back.
To achieve easier installation of the Katzkin seat back cover, Danny applied cellophane ov
The Katzkin seat back cover was then given a hand massage to move the soft leather around for a glove-like fit.
The Katzkin seat back cover was then given a hand massage to move the soft leather around
Seat frame grip rails were used to secure the Katzkin leather-grip troughs, which guaranteed a snug fit.
Seat frame grip rails were used to secure the Katzkin leather-grip troughs, which guarante
After the Katzkin seat cover had been snugly fitted over the seat foam, it was secured by simply zipping the front and back halves up.
After the Katzkin seat cover had been snugly fitted over the seat foam, it was secured by
After using a razor blade to perforate the leather, Danny inserted the headrest inserts into the seat back.
After using a razor blade to perforate the leather, Danny inserted the headrest inserts in
The headrest legs were aligned and placed into the inserts. The adjustable headrests were then seated and locked into the bottom position.
The headrest legs were aligned and placed into the inserts. The adjustable headrests were
It fits like a glove. The factory '06 Ford F-150 SuperCrew front bucket seats were transformed into plush Katzkin Tuscany Midnight leather, with a Tuscany Storm leather perforated insert and no piping.
It fits like a glove. The factory '06 Ford F-150 SuperCrew front bucket seats were transfo
The back cushion of the back seat was stripped down to the bare foam.
Once again, Danny used a piece of cellophane to aid in slipping over the Katzkin seat back cover.
Once again, Danny used a piece of cellophane to aid in slipping over the Katzkin seat back
Like putting on a sock, the Katzkin seat back cover was turned inside out, and then slipped over the seat back foam.
Like putting on a sock, the Katzkin seat back cover was turned inside out, and then slippe
Hog-ring pliers were used to install the hog rings into the leather and foam.
The Katzkin seat back cover was aligned with the foam cushion Velcro channels, then it was laid over.
The Katzkin seat back cover was aligned with the foam cushion Velcro channels, then it was
Hog-ring pliers were again used to insert and grip the hog rings into the leather and foam.
Hog-ring pliers were again used to insert and grip the hog rings into the leather and foam
After the Katzkin seat-back cover was secured, it was zipped up and the corners were tucked inside for a clean installation.
After the Katzkin seat-back cover was secured, it was zipped up and the corners were tucke
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