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CG · 08-28-2022, 03:35 PM

Normally I would just PM GOM but thought others may wonder too.

Id like to finish up the bench seat Im putting together while we still have warm weather. Full foam bottom, hounds tooth bench. The bottom foam is in pretty nice condition. It had a smallish crack on the drivers side. I cut it clean on both sides and filled and glued the crack with a thin chunk off another seat foam I had.

Ive seen several seats done that the person has put an inch or so thick piece of foam over the stock foam, bottom and back. Seems like a good idea, just wondering what I should be asking for when I figure out where to buy it. I want to find it local not online.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-29-2022, 08:57 AM

On a full foam seat cushion a 1" piece of foam would probably be too much , 1-2 layers of dacron padding should do the job . This shop located in Monroe should have everything you need ,

Monroe Upholstery
220 N, N Woods St, Monroe, WA

This video starting at 2:46 in shows how the correct way to install a truck seat cover is done , Invert the cover and lay it on top of the seat and roll the edges over , Flip the seat upside down and start hog ringing the cover on from the back first .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyovOmMkxsE

CG · 08-29-2022, 09:48 AM

Ill give them a shot. I was unsure if a shop would sell this and figured Id have to go to a dedicated foam supplier.

**Grumpy old man** · 08-29-2022, 09:53 AM

dacron is used by all furniture repair shops and all fabric supply stores .

CG · 08-29-2022, 10:04 AM

We have Joanne Fabrics out here. Ill give them a shot ... Thanks again for being there for us!

**70STOVEBOLT** · 04-14-2023, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

On a full foam seat cushion a 1" piece of foam would probably be too much , 1-2 layers of dacron padding should do the job . This shop located in Monroe should have everything you need ,

Monroe Upholstery
220 N, N Woods St, Monroe, WA

This video starting at 2:46 in shows how the correct way to install a truck seat cover is done , Invert the cover and lay it on top of the seat and roll the edges over , Flip the seat upside down and start hog ringing the cover on from the back first .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyovOmMkxsE

Would you recommend the Dacron for bucket seats with slightly worn foam also?

72c20customcamper · 04-15-2023, 08:36 AM

I followed Grumby’s advice my seat came out great . Bought the poly mat at Joann fabrics

**68 C10 Driver** · 04-15-2023, 10:46 AM

That looks great, I am several months away from doing my seat.

08-28-2022, 03:35 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Upholstery foam question Normally I would just PM GOM but thought others may wonder too. Id like to finish up the bench seat Im putting together while we still have warm weather. Full foam bottom, hounds tooth bench. The bottom foam is in pretty nice condition. It had a smallish crack on the drivers side. I cut it clean on both sides and filled and glued the crack with a thin chunk off another seat foam I had. Ive seen several seats done that the person has put an inch or so thick piece of foam over the stock foam, bottom and back. Seems like a good idea, just wondering what I should be asking for when I figure out where to buy it. I want to find it local not online. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-29-2022, 08:57 AM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Upholstery foam question On a full foam seat cushion a 1" piece of foam would probably be too much , 1-2 layers of dacron padding should do the job . This shop located in Monroe should have everything you need , Monroe Upholstery 220 N, N Woods St, Monroe, WA This video starting at 2:46 in shows how the correct way to install a truck seat cover is done , Invert the cover and lay it on top of the seat and roll the edges over , Flip the seat upside down and start hog ringing the cover on from the back first . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyovOmMkxsE __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

08-29-2022, 09:48 AM	#3
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Upholstery foam question Ill give them a shot. I was unsure if a shop would sell this and figured Id have to go to a dedicated foam supplier. __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

08-29-2022, 09:53 AM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Upholstery foam question dacron is used by all furniture repair shops and all fabric supply stores . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

08-29-2022, 10:04 AM	#5
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,035	Re: Upholstery foam question We have Joanne Fabrics out here. Ill give them a shot ... Thanks again for being there for us! __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

04-15-2023, 08:36 AM	#7
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,739	Re: Upholstery foam question I followed Grumby’s advice my seat came out great . Bought the poly mat at Joann fabrics Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

04-15-2023, 10:46 AM	#8
68 C10 Driver Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Kathleen, GA Posts: 651	Re: Upholstery foam question That looks great, I am several months away from doing my seat.

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