Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1774btcrew** · 10-31-2017, 11:42 AM

I normally post in the 73-87 section but figured this was the best place for this question. I have a pair of buckets that i have had for quite a while that the foam is trashed on. Have been strongly considering redoing with new foam and covers. Looking for new foam online. The cheapest I have found is $172 per side. It also says it is the same from 1971-1975 .Does this sound about right? I have never needed to put new foam on seats. Would appreciate any input

Bigdav160 · 10-31-2017, 12:04 PM

Sounds about right. I installed new PUI foam on my buckets. There is another brand (can't remember the name) that is suppose to be better quality at a higher price point.

Foam can be repaired and rebuilt. Foam, spray glue electric fishing knife and 3m sanding pads can get it done but it takes a little skill to get the shape correct.

**A1971Blazer** · 10-31-2017, 02:20 PM

My new foam came from LMC but it had DashesDirect on the box....it fit very well and the wires were embedded into it to attach the hog rings....
I'll tell you..the new foam made a big difference....
but I also put in new seat springs...that made a huge difference in the firmness and comfort of the seats...
I used 9 gauge springs on the bottom and 11 gauge on the backs...

This is the bottom after I sandblasted and painted the frames and fitted the new springs
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**1774btcrew** · 10-31-2017, 09:44 PM

Thanks for all the info guys. I know the foam can be repaired but here in Phoenix especially the heat just destroys it and makes it crumble. Is it right that the foam is the same on all the lowbacks?

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2017, 12:23 AM

Any info on the foam being the same on all of the lowbacks? I know the seats are the same

**71blksuper4x4** · 11-08-2017, 12:41 AM

I know the 73-74 have the same shape as 72 foam wise. I think 75-77 the foam maybe different. Trevor

redbaron · 11-08-2017, 03:42 AM

American made very nice quality seat foam. You get what you pay for, not the cheapest, but the best foam I've used.

http://www.americancushionind.net/shop/

**1774btcrew** · 11-08-2017, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the information. That is what I was hoping to hear. I may try my hand at redoing a set. It has been a lot of years since I have recovered a seat.

68c10airstream · 11-08-2017, 11:04 PM

I know my 68 c10 seat is a bench seat, but the foam i got came from gmc pauls and was american made. And it feels great, cause my 60 year old keester has lost the junk in the trunk padding, basically flat my wife says.

**t korinek** · 11-14-2017, 01:03 AM

I have the best price in phx & in stock!

Tonyg903 · 02-27-2019, 11:13 PM

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I have the best price in phx & in stock!

I was wondering how much new foam is for my 1972 front bucket seat foam would cost , delivered to Winnsboro Texas
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10-31-2017, 11:42 AM	#1
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,595	Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? I normally post in the 73-87 section but figured this was the best place for this question. I have a pair of buckets that i have had for quite a while that the foam is trashed on. Have been strongly considering redoing with new foam and covers. Looking for new foam online. The cheapest I have found is $172 per side. It also says it is the same from 1971-1975 .Does this sound about right? I have never needed to put new foam on seats. Would appreciate any input __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-31-2017, 12:04 PM	#2
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? Sounds about right. I installed new PUI foam on my buckets. There is another brand (can't remember the name) that is suppose to be better quality at a higher price point. Foam can be repaired and rebuilt. Foam, spray glue electric fishing knife and 3m sanding pads can get it done but it takes a little skill to get the shape correct. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

10-31-2017, 02:20 PM	#3
A1971Blazer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 2,186	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? My new foam came from LMC but it had DashesDirect on the box....it fit very well and the wires were embedded into it to attach the hog rings.... I'll tell you..the new foam made a big difference.... but I also put in new seat springs...that made a huge difference in the firmness and comfort of the seats... I used 9 gauge springs on the bottom and 11 gauge on the backs... This is the bottom after I sandblasted and painted the frames and fitted the new springs __________________ 1967 C10 Step side 1968 C10 Step side 1970 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer 1972 Chevrolet K/5 Blazer .............

10-31-2017, 09:44 PM	#4
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,595	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? Thanks for all the info guys. I know the foam can be repaired but here in Phoenix especially the heat just destroys it and makes it crumble. Is it right that the foam is the same on all the lowbacks? __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-08-2017, 12:23 AM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,595	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? Any info on the foam being the same on all of the lowbacks? I know the seats are the same __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-08-2017, 12:41 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,155	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? I know the 73-74 have the same shape as 72 foam wise. I think 75-77 the foam maybe different. 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

11-08-2017, 03:42 AM	#7
redbaron Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kimberly, Id Posts: 390	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? American made very nice quality seat foam. You get what you pay for, not the cheapest, but the best foam I've used. http://www.americancushionind.net/shop/ __________________ Mike 1972 C10 Cheyenne SWB Black Supercharged Project 1972 K10 Cheyenne SWB Copper and White http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654175 1969 Camaro Protouring LS7 T-56 Project

11-08-2017, 12:29 PM	#8
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,595	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? Thanks for the information. That is what I was hoping to hear. I may try my hand at redoing a set. It has been a lot of years since I have recovered a seat. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

11-08-2017, 11:04 PM	#9
68c10airstream Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Marquette michigan Posts: 828	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? I know my 68 c10 seat is a bench seat, but the foam i got came from gmc pauls and was american made. And it feels great, cause my 60 year old keester has lost the junk in the trunk padding, basically flat my wife says.

11-14-2017, 01:03 AM	#10
t korinek Truckin' Krazy Join Date: May 2000 Location: mesa az Posts: 6,193	Re: Best/Cheapest place to buy bucket seat foam? I have the best price in phx & in stock! __________________ Dealer for: American Auto Wire Precision weatherstripping Dakota Digital Trim parts Carpets Truck World seat covers & Many others Chevy Parts locator in Mesa AZ!



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