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1971short4X4 · 02-16-2010, 03:09 AM

i would like to purchase new seat foam for my 1968 buddy buckets. where is the best place to buy foam for the buddy buckets? also, how much should it cost?

thanks
tom

**71blksuper4x4** · 02-16-2010, 03:47 AM

Bucket seats 69-72 foams are around $400-500. I imagine the buddy buckets are close to that for the foam. It might be more expensive for buddy buckets, but I imagine they are around there. I know it was either Wes (Classic Heartbeat) or Frank from up in Washington that makes a better deal than most that I remember. You will still have most of that $400 I am sure into a set. Trevor

sdailey · 02-16-2010, 09:08 AM

GMCPaul's is another board vendor that carries the 67-8 buddy bucket seat foam. His run @ $250 a seat.

http://www.gmcpauls.com/seat_parts_&_misc_.htm

crakarjax · 02-16-2010, 10:37 AM

You could also take it to a local upholstery shop. Would probably cost the same installed.

**leddzepp** · 02-16-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by crakarjax

You could also take it to a local upholstery shop. Would probably cost the same installed.

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Hellbent · 02-16-2010, 11:17 AM

Foam prices are ridiculous. I rebuild my own from donor seats or scrap foam. Just cut to fit, contact cement in place and shape with an electric (turkey) carving knife. Finish it off with a layer of 1/4" or 1/2" scrim foam found at any upholstery supply shop. Easy to do and saves hundreds...

02-16-2010, 03:09 AM	#1
1971short4X4 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Mission Viejo, Ca Posts: 377	buddy bucket seat seat where is the best place to buy? i would like to purchase new seat foam for my 1968 buddy buckets. where is the best place to buy foam for the buddy buckets? also, how much should it cost? thanks tom

02-16-2010, 03:47 AM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,156	Re: buddy bucket seat seat where is the best place to buy? Bucket seats 69-72 foams are around $400-500. I imagine the buddy buckets are close to that for the foam. It might be more expensive for buddy buckets, but I imagine they are around there. I know it was either Wes (Classic Heartbeat) or Frank from up in Washington that makes a better deal than most that I remember. You will still have most of that $400 I am sure into a set. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

02-16-2010, 09:08 AM	#3
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: buddy bucket seat seat where is the best place to buy? GMCPaul's is another board vendor that carries the 67-8 buddy bucket seat foam. His run @ $250 a seat. http://www.gmcpauls.com/seat_parts_&_misc_.htm __________________ Shannon

02-16-2010, 10:37 AM	#4
crakarjax Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kirkland, WA Posts: 1,302	Re: buddy bucket seat seat where is the best place to buy? You could also take it to a local upholstery shop. Would probably cost the same installed. __________________ 1968 LWB C20 / AC / Wood Bed

02-16-2010, 11:17 AM	#6
Hellbent Don't blame the messenger Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Summerville, SC Posts: 318	Re: buddy bucket seat seat where is the best place to buy? Foam prices are ridiculous. I rebuild my own from donor seats or scrap foam. Just cut to fit, contact cement in place and shape with an electric (turkey) carving knife. Finish it off with a layer of 1/4" or 1/2" scrim foam found at any upholstery supply shop. Easy to do and saves hundreds... __________________ On the Level Just a guy with a hammer and a grinder. OH!, and an HOA- enough said...: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372525 "Some drink from the fountain of knowledge while others just gargle."



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