Restoring stadium seats

[Bpm0014]

Here are my seats from Forbes Field. Cool story... I used to do landscaping in high school. One of the houses we did was the guy who owned (or worked for?) the company that tore down Forbes Field. One day he allowed me access to take whatever I wanted. I grabbed 2 full seats and later (rather amateurishly) restored them myself. Didn't turn out toooo bad, but one day I'd like to restore them properly. Always cool to think that someone actually sat in these seats and watched the 1909 World Series between Cobb and Wagner....

[PhilNap]

My just completed project

[thekingofclout]

They look terrific, Phil. Where you gonna put 'em?

[batsballsbases]

Phil,
Very nice job. They look great. I loved doing mine and it goes to show in most (not all) cases restored is the way to go!!

[CenterFieldSports]

We just purchased a few benches from Sicks stadium and refurbished a few that where beat up pretty bad. Wanted to do a few different styles of refurbished to show different condition

Unaltered all original this was the best one of the bunch, keeping it like it is


refurbished 1


refurbished 2

[PhilNap]

Originally Posted by thekingofclout

They look terrific, Phil. Where you gonna put 'em?

Thanks Jimmy. That's the burning question. Space is always an issue with the bulky stuff. I'm sure I'll find a spot that is worthy.

Originally Posted by batsballsbases

Phil,
Very nice job. They look great. I loved doing mine and it goes to show in most (not all) cases restored is the way to go!!

Very true. These were just a mess of flaking lead paint. Luckily the wood was is great shape.