Topic: 450se front seat feels lumpy

[mw44118]

After replacing the brake lines and the gas lines on my new-to-me purchase, my 1976 450se is a joy to drive.  But the driver's seat feels lumpy.  Like an old mattress.

What are my options?

[ptashek]

After replacing the brake lines and the gas lines on my new-to-me purchase, my 1976 450se is a joy to drive.  But the driver's seat feels lumpy.  Like an old mattress.

What are my options?

Depending on how bad a shape the seat springs are in, there are essentially two options:
- put some foam inside the springs to stiffen them
- rebuild the seat with new springs

[beagle2022]

I have done the foam thing on my drivers seat.  A specific measure to a helpful foam specialist shop has resulted in a seat that feels as good as new at a cost of less than $20 and relatively little hassle.
There are posts in the interiors section of the site that give blow-by-blow instructions and measurements.

[caleboar]

For my 76 450se.....

I bought two of these for the front seats:
http://www.amazon.com/Thermo-Sensitive-Memory-Foam-Cushion/dp/B000XWJW6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8

And then covered them with two of these "Custom":
http://www.shearcomfort.com/Sheepskin-Seat-Covers.asp?Make=Mercedes&Model=200%20/%20300%20/%20400%20/%20500%20Series&ModelYear=1976

Now I ride in classy, comfortable style for little effort.