Changing the foam in buddy buckets - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

dan42 · 01-04-2013, 01:22 AM

I am thinking about changing the foam to a more formed foam, so that it conforms and supports your back and legs better, as well as make it more comfortable. I like the stock look, but they really aren't very comfortable compared to modern seats. Has anyone does this with any success?
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1967chevytruckguy · 01-04-2013, 01:51 AM

i have a set and paul atkins interiors said its good thing to do but you must really know what you doing because the buddies are the easiest to mess up .

dan42 · 01-04-2013, 09:38 PM

I was looking at buckets in the JY today and I think the reason a lot of the seats don't look right is beacause of the shape. The buddy buckets have the squared off tops, and I think that's the look you need. Lincolns and Caddy's have those in them, but they usually have an emblem in the leather. Anyone know of a similar shape seat in another vehicle?

**leddzepp** · 01-05-2013, 12:21 AM

Is the foam in your seats original? If so, that is the problem right there. New foam will make all the difference in the world.
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dan42 · 01-05-2013, 01:26 AM

It is the original foam, but they don't seem too be shaped right anyways. The backs are too straight up and down, and there doesn't seem to be much lower leg support. I'm wondering if I can find an upholsterer that can make some for me.
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01-04-2013, 01:22 AM	#1
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Changing the foam in buddy buckets I am thinking about changing the foam to a more formed foam, so that it conforms and supports your back and legs better, as well as make it more comfortable. I like the stock look, but they really aren't very comfortable compared to modern seats. Has anyone does this with any success? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-04-2013, 01:51 AM	#2
1967chevytruckguy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Auburn alabama Posts: 155	Re: Changing the foam in buddy buckets i have a set and paul atkins interiors said its good thing to do but you must really know what you doing because the buddies are the easiest to mess up .

01-04-2013, 09:38 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Changing the foam in buddy buckets I was looking at buckets in the JY today and I think the reason a lot of the seats don't look right is beacause of the shape. The buddy buckets have the squared off tops, and I think that's the look you need. Lincolns and Caddy's have those in them, but they usually have an emblem in the leather. Anyone know of a similar shape seat in another vehicle? __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

01-05-2013, 12:21 AM	#4
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,017	Re: Changing the foam in buddy buckets Is the foam in your seats original? If so, that is the problem right there. New foam will make all the difference in the world. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

01-05-2013, 01:26 AM	#5
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: Changing the foam in buddy buckets It is the original foam, but they don't seem too be shaped right anyways. The backs are too straight up and down, and there doesn't seem to be much lower leg support. I'm wondering if I can find an upholsterer that can make some for me. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7



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