Pre war long spring help..

[whopperchopper]

Hi, picked up this saddle at krate fest of all places and would like to know a little about it. I'm sure the bolt between the double spring was replaced on one side or the other, what side is correct? Also would this seat have had a cross link between the two springs? Looks like Mesinger leather over horse hair, 9.5" wide and 11" long
Anything I can use on the leather to make it wear longer as I will use it? Thanks

 

[buickmike]

Ya done good. The cover is shot but the padding is still good. I have the bottom pan for that seat but doubt if I can find parts to finish as cores are quickly snapped up. I went to that show once... too far to come back empty handed. I would take the seat and have it recovered. Professional ly.

 

[buickmike]

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[rustjunkie]

Should have a brace at the back like this:

Here's what it should look like:

 

[whopperchopper]

Ok, thanks for the help, I have a spare cross bar and a nut and bolt like on the left side to get that part correct. I'm guessing any good upholstery shop can cover it obviously minus the Mesinger branding?

 

[buickmike]

A local upholstery guy; Mr salazer did three seats for me so far NWI based. So close to me I can ride my bike to drop it off and get an ice cream on the way back. I know there's gonna be guys who gonna say they can take an old baseball mitt apart and reuse it. But have an upholstery. Guy do it

 

[whopperchopper]

What does he charge you? NWI is not to far at all for me. You can PM me. Thanks

 

[fordmike65]

...or take it to a true craftsman as posted above.
@rustjunkie

 

[whopperchopper]

This saddle would be 1920's -1930's I would think??

 

[fordmike65]

This saddle would be 1920's -1930's I would think??

Early to mid-30's I believe.