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kenny4454 · 01-01-2018, 06:43 PM

I just had my 69 c10 full foam bench seat redone with new foam from PUI. The seat looked great, but when installed my head was 1/2 inch from the roof and my aftermarket 13 inch grant steering wheel was in my knees (I'm 5'10).

I am wondering if anyone else has purchased the full foam from PUI and how they resolved the issue. The foam is very stiff and am not sure if it will 'break in' being the truck isn't driven daily. I am hoping to gain more room again and be able to put the original steering wheel on the truck. Thank you in advance and happy new year!

Gromit · 01-01-2018, 07:29 PM

Not from PUI but I fabbed my own foam and I had this issue too.. I'm 6'3" (about up to Lurch Adams's nose).

I did find my bench seat foam has softened a bit.. I sit maybe 3/8" lower so far and every eighth inch makes a difference.

Only thing I can think of is remove the seat from the truck, take off the back, remove the lower seat cover and use an orbital sander to take down the foam a little; but I don't recommend it.

There might be some better suggestions in the archives of this forum

harpo231 · 01-01-2018, 07:33 PM

I think there were full foam and thin foam seats ,i may be wrong

Shinysideup · 01-01-2018, 07:51 PM

Some insight
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=676733

**Steeveedee** · 01-01-2018, 09:40 PM

Interesting! Subbed. I need to do the seat in my truck. If my dad was alive, he'd make it done right.

Daaaanz67 · 01-03-2018, 01:11 AM

Subbed

kenny4454 · 01-06-2018, 10:20 AM

Thank you all for the feedback. I did read some previous threads on the forum before starting this project. For me repairing the foam was not an option and I made certain that my bench seat is a 69 C10 full foam bench seat.

The full foam on my bench seat is from PUI and I am wondering if ACI foam is less dense? I know this is the more expensive route and not the one that I wanted to go down. However, I am trying to figure out if anyone that has installed ACI full foam bench seat into their C10 has had similar problems. Please let me know if anyone can confirm that ACI foam is less dense and my head will not be hitting the roof.

**Grumpy old man** · 01-06-2018, 10:45 AM

Take it back to whoever installed it , They can easily reshape / cut down the foam to fit your BUTT !

68Stepbed · 01-08-2018, 10:42 AM

Check out www.fullcustomfab.com for the lowered brackets. You'll thank me later!

https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...ead=item_embed

kenny4454 · 01-08-2018, 07:46 PM

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Shaving the foam is an option as well as the lowering brackets. I saw some guys modifying their original brackets, but did not know there was someone selling them. Good to know!

demian5 · 01-08-2018, 08:11 PM

Always have the shop use their own foam, and tell them what you want.

01-01-2018, 06:43 PM	#1
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	New Foam Issue I just had my 69 c10 full foam bench seat redone with new foam from PUI. The seat looked great, but when installed my head was 1/2 inch from the roof and my aftermarket 13 inch grant steering wheel was in my knees (I'm 5'10). I am wondering if anyone else has purchased the full foam from PUI and how they resolved the issue. The foam is very stiff and am not sure if it will 'break in' being the truck isn't driven daily. I am hoping to gain more room again and be able to put the original steering wheel on the truck. Thank you in advance and happy new year! Attached Images

01-01-2018, 07:29 PM	#2
Gromit Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 501	Re: New Foam Issue Not from PUI but I fabbed my own foam and I had this issue too.. I'm 6'3" (about up to Lurch Adams's nose). I did find my bench seat foam has softened a bit.. I sit maybe 3/8" lower so far and every eighth inch makes a difference. Only thing I can think of is remove the seat from the truck, take off the back, remove the lower seat cover and use an orbital sander to take down the foam a little; but I don't recommend it. There might be some better suggestions in the archives of this forum

01-01-2018, 07:33 PM	#3
harpo231 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Lincoln City DE Posts: 1,292	Re: New Foam Issue I think there were full foam and thin foam seats ,i may be wrong __________________ Stan 67 swb BLU MULE posted via flip-fone

01-01-2018, 09:40 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,591	Re: New Foam Issue Interesting! Subbed. I need to do the seat in my truck. If my dad was alive, he'd make it done right. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA Last edited by Steeveedee; 01-03-2018 at 12:19 PM. Reason: Seat, not seats :)

01-03-2018, 01:11 AM	#6
Daaaanz67 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 857	Re: New Foam Issue Subbed

01-06-2018, 10:20 AM	#7
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: New Foam Issue Thank you all for the feedback. I did read some previous threads on the forum before starting this project. For me repairing the foam was not an option and I made certain that my bench seat is a 69 C10 full foam bench seat. The full foam on my bench seat is from PUI and I am wondering if ACI foam is less dense? I know this is the more expensive route and not the one that I wanted to go down. However, I am trying to figure out if anyone that has installed ACI full foam bench seat into their C10 has had similar problems. Please let me know if anyone can confirm that ACI foam is less dense and my head will not be hitting the roof.

01-06-2018, 10:45 AM	#8
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: New Foam Issue Take it back to whoever installed it , They can easily reshape / cut down the foam to fit your BUTT !

01-08-2018, 10:42 AM	#9
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: New Foam Issue Check out www.fullcustomfab.com for the lowered brackets. You'll thank me later! https://squareup.com/store/full-cust...ead=item_embed __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

01-08-2018, 07:46 PM	#10
kenny4454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: bethesda, md Posts: 84	Re: New Foam Issue Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Shaving the foam is an option as well as the lowering brackets. I saw some guys modifying their original brackets, but did not know there was someone selling them. Good to know!

01-08-2018, 08:11 PM	#11
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,177	Re: New Foam Issue Always have the shop use their own foam, and tell them what you want. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC



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