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**N2TRUX** · 11-09-2005, 11:35 AM

I am considering rebuilding a set of low back buckets for my 77 Cheyenne. My understanding is the seat foam is the same from 72-78 for low back buckets. I know there arequit a few 67-72 owners that have rebuilt seats so I thought this would be the best place to ask.

I plan to buy a set and replace everything so I want good quality foam. Who has the best quality seat foam sets?

70rs/ss · 11-09-2005, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by N2TRUX

I am considering rebuilding a set of low back buckets for my 77 Cheyenne. My understanding is the seat foam is the same from 72-78 for low back buckets. I know there arequit a few 67-72 owners that have rebuilt seats so I thought this would be the best place to ask.

I plan to buy a set and replace everything so I want good quality foam. Who has the best quality seat foam sets?

Wes has them, he is a board member and his prices are very good. I cannot remember his company name, maybe someone can fill this info in.

farside847 · 11-09-2005, 12:02 PM

They pretty much all buy them from the same company, Pony Express or something. They started out with mustang seats and branched out... That what I used on my seats - good quality. But expensive.

subtle71 · 11-09-2005, 12:07 PM

Wes' company is called Classic Heartbeat. www.classicheartbeat.com

70rs/ss · 11-09-2005, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by subtle71

Wes' company is called Classic Heartbeat. www.classicheartbeat.com

Thanks, I hear his prices are better than alot of other retailers, and he'll bend over backwards to help, he did for me! Thanks again, Wes!!

Mike

72 longhorn BB · 11-09-2005, 03:16 PM

Try Cars Inc. in berkley, MI, they re did my seats and have all the original spec materials.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-09-2005, 04:23 PM

The company that manufactures the seat foams are about 30 miles from me. They are called American Cushion Industries. They are the only company making these foams. The price on the foams is expencive, but I am told that it is because of the price of the chemicals. Seat foams are notoriously high as it is, but with the industrialization of China, that has put a strain on the supply of the chemicals to make the foam. That in turn has driven the prices of the chemicals up, and as we all know the retail prices rise right along with it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com
Thank you for the compliment 70rs/ss. You are great to work with also.

**N2TRUX** · 11-09-2005, 07:44 PM

Wes I looked at your site and found the foam listed for 71-72. There wasn't anything listed under 73-87. My understanding is the foam is the same from 71 to 78. Is this correct?

72 longhorn BB- I looked at Cars Inc. site. I can find seat covers for 67-72 but nothing for 73-87 "buckets"....

**Classic Heartbeat** · 11-09-2005, 08:04 PM

The 73-78 foams are different. I have heard of guys that used the 73-78 bucket seats and streched the 71-72 covers on over them, but I think that the 73-78 seat covers would be too large for the 71-72. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com

bigblock73 · 11-09-2005, 09:00 PM

Ken, Classic Industries sells 73+ low back seat covers...they have vinyl only covers and cloth/vinyl combo covers. I know they have red too.

I will probably end up buying my covers from a place called Fryers Auto Upholstery (based in WA). They went the extra mile and sent me actual fabric samples...something Classic Industries could or wouldn't do. Thet have great customer service and seem very knowledgable.

The covers run $150 for the pair...from either place.

I've been looking too.

**N2TRUX** · 11-11-2005, 12:15 AM

Jeff I see where Fryers has seat foam, but they don't show the covers. I thought I would start by trying to locate the foam first.....

Huck · 11-11-2005, 09:24 AM

n2trux, board member Jamie_72 had a set of 73+ low back bucket seats that if I recall, had excellent foam on them. The 72< and 73> low back seats look the same but in reality are different in the foam, the covers, the frames and the mounts. None of it is interchangeable. You could probably buy & ship the seats from Jamie for less then the cost of the foam. Also keep in mind some of this form rubber is moulded right into and over the metal framing---. Huck

11-09-2005, 11:35 AM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Seat Foam- Who's the best? I am considering rebuilding a set of low back buckets for my 77 Cheyenne. My understanding is the seat foam is the same from 72-78 for low back buckets. I know there arequit a few 67-72 owners that have rebuilt seats so I thought this would be the best place to ask. I plan to buy a set and replace everything so I want good quality foam. Who has the best quality seat foam sets? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-09-2005, 12:02 PM	#3
farside847 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 995	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? They pretty much all buy them from the same company, Pony Express or something. They started out with mustang seats and branched out... That what I used on my seats - good quality. But expensive. __________________ 1971 Chevy C10 Shortbed Stepside, 307v8 3-on-the-tree

11-09-2005, 12:07 PM	#4
subtle71 Granddad's Ol' Truck Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MS Posts: 588	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? Wes' company is called Classic Heartbeat. www.classicheartbeat.com __________________ *1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 short step-side* *2005 GMC Sierra SLT 2500HD crew cab 2wd* [I]1971 Chevrolet Custom 10 Deluxe lwb fleet-side

11-09-2005, 03:16 PM	#6
72 longhorn BB Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 312	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? Try Cars Inc. in berkley, MI, they re did my seats and have all the original spec materials. __________________ Chuck 1972 C-20 Longhorn 402 BB .030" over (409?), curved HEI, RV cam, quadrajet, dual 3" exhaust, TH 400 ported w/shift kit 1999 K1500 Suburban (old style) 5.7L Vortec 4L60E "No matter where you go, ........ there you are"

11-09-2005, 04:23 PM	#7
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? The company that manufactures the seat foams are about 30 miles from me. They are called American Cushion Industries. They are the only company making these foams. The price on the foams is expencive, but I am told that it is because of the price of the chemicals. Seat foams are notoriously high as it is, but with the industrialization of China, that has put a strain on the supply of the chemicals to make the foam. That in turn has driven the prices of the chemicals up, and as we all know the retail prices rise right along with it. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com Thank you for the compliment 70rs/ss. You are great to work with also. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys Last edited by Classic Heartbeat; 11-09-2005 at 04:25 PM.

11-09-2005, 07:44 PM	#8
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? Wes I looked at your site and found the foam listed for 71-72. There wasn't anything listed under 73-87. My understanding is the foam is the same from 71 to 78. Is this correct? 72 longhorn BB- I looked at Cars Inc. site. I can find seat covers for 67-72 but nothing for 73-87 "buckets".... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-09-2005, 08:04 PM	#9
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? The 73-78 foams are different. I have heard of guys that used the 73-78 bucket seats and streched the 71-72 covers on over them, but I think that the 73-78 seat covers would be too large for the 71-72. WES www.ClassicHeartbeat.com __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

11-09-2005, 09:00 PM	#10
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? Ken, Classic Industries sells 73+ low back seat covers...they have vinyl only covers and cloth/vinyl combo covers. I know they have red too. I will probably end up buying my covers from a place called Fryers Auto Upholstery (based in WA). They went the extra mile and sent me actual fabric samples...something Classic Industries could or wouldn't do. Thet have great customer service and seem very knowledgable. The covers run $150 for the pair...from either place. I've been looking too. __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale Last edited by bigblock73; 11-09-2005 at 09:03 PM.

11-11-2005, 12:15 AM	#11
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? Jeff I see where Fryers has seat foam, but they don't show the covers. I thought I would start by trying to locate the foam first..... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

11-11-2005, 09:24 AM	#12
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,261	Re: Seat Foam- Who's the best? n2trux, board member Jamie_72 had a set of 73+ low back bucket seats that if I recall, had excellent foam on them. The 72< and 73> low back seats look the same but in reality are different in the foam, the covers, the frames and the mounts. None of it is interchangeable. You could probably buy & ship the seats from Jamie for less then the cost of the foam. Also keep in mind some of this form rubber is moulded right into and over the metal framing---. Huck

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