Who are you buying new foams from? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

CG · 03-09-2020, 08:35 PM

I know several people sell the foams. Who are you finding has decent prices and good foams. I read on a lot of threads that the foam is to thick or too dense, or just isn't good quality. Now all of that is what I heard about the bench seats, I haven't read anything on new foam for the buckets. I want to shop for new 71/72 bucket seat foams. Same issues? Any informed ideas for me?

**hooverfish** · 03-09-2020, 09:00 PM

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I have some of the same questions, considering new foam for a set of buckets I purchased.
I cut/pasted the following from an Ebay ad on PUI bucket foam:

"There were two different styles of seat foam used for the Bucket Seat Backs (not the bottoms). The Traditional Style used a separate spring assembly attached to the seat frame and the foam went over the top of the spring assembly. A Second Style was also used whereby there was NO separate spring assembly as the foam was molded with the spring assembly already incorporated into it."

So which style is reccomended ??? Which brand ???

72c20customcamper · 03-09-2020, 09:38 PM

I bought pui for my truck. Little firm for my taste at first it's been 2 years and it's actually very comfortable now. My Chevelle I used legendary perfect from the start and 5 years later still perfect.

**HO455** · 03-10-2020, 04:30 PM

Try PMing the GrumpyOldMan. I would bet he knows the answers.

CG · 03-10-2020, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HO455

Try PMing the GrumpyOldMan. I would bet he knows the answers.

He's creating an awesome interior for my panel right now. I feel like I'm always bugging him about something so figured Id toss it to gen-pop.

**69Tom** · 03-10-2020, 07:49 PM

Talk to t korniek. He sells the good stuff.

CG · 03-10-2020, 08:11 PM

I know most of the board vendors that sell foams. What Im looking for is your experience with the foams purchased, did you like, did you hate? Do you feel the pricing was good, or did you find out you could have purchased the same foams cheaper. These are ridiculously priced items, I don't want to blow money if I don't have too.

And since I have zero experience with bucket foams that is why Im asking

**DeadheadNM** · 03-10-2020, 10:36 PM

Happy with those I purchased from Wes - USA made.

Astro-Balls · 03-10-2020, 10:46 PM

American Cushion Industries,
Only foam I use at my shop..

http://www.americancushionind.net/pr...y/chevy-truck/

*randy500* · 03-11-2020, 01:01 AM

PUI
BUN715TU
$153 or so each, fits great, i have used a few sets.

**70STOVEBOLT** · 03-13-2020, 08:51 PM

Repaired the factory foam with some stuff I had leftover from a bench seat repair kit from LMC (!!). Haven’t got the seats finished but I sat on them and it seems comfortable. I only had to do small repairs and I replaced all the bottom springs with new ones I got off Amazon.

MattyBs71 · 03-13-2020, 11:42 PM

I've redone 100s of seats. Both bench and buckets. PUI foam is firm...very hard. My experience is the bench foam from PUI is so firm you don't sink down at all and sit a good 2/3 inches higher in the truck because of it. Some people like firm some dont. When I do new foam for bench from PUI I reccomend lowered seat brackets from Full Custom Fab to get you back down a couple more inches so your eyes aren't at the top of the windshield. There bucket foam is the same and is very firm but the sport buckets are more comfortable then then bench seat foam but still hard. American Cushion Industries is the high dollar stuff. It's plush and you sink down some. Is it worth it? If you like a plush cushy seat yes. If you are a more firm mattress guy the PUI will probably be ok for you. As far as springs molded into the foam thats how it was from the factory. Springs on the seats then the foam was molded over the seat frames. Aftermarket foam slides over the seat frames and over those existing springs you got out of the original cushions when you gutted the seat like a fish. Any more questions let me know. Sorry for the novel.

03-09-2020, 08:35 PM	#1
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,833	Who are you buying new foams from? I know several people sell the foams. Who are you finding has decent prices and good foams. I read on a lot of threads that the foam is to thick or too dense, or just isn't good quality. Now all of that is what I heard about the bench seats, I haven't read anything on new foam for the buckets. I want to shop for new 71/72 bucket seat foams. Same issues? Any informed ideas for me? __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-09-2020, 09:00 PM	#2
hooverfish Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 2,125	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? Subscribed I have some of the same questions, considering new foam for a set of buckets I purchased. I cut/pasted the following from an Ebay ad on PUI bucket foam: "There were two different styles of seat foam used for the Bucket Seat Backs (not the bottoms). The Traditional Style used a separate spring assembly attached to the seat frame and the foam went over the top of the spring assembly. A Second Style was also used whereby there was NO separate spring assembly as the foam was molded with the spring assembly already incorporated into it." So which style is reccomended ??? Which brand ??? __________________ Larry 84 Chevy SWB, "Roy", dark blue orig paint, 6 cyl auto, PS, 88,000 miles. 72 Highlander LWB "Olive" med olive over lt yellow, air, 77,000 miles (sold) "It's a sorry man who can't find his wife a good job"

03-09-2020, 09:38 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,401	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? I bought pui for my truck. Little firm for my taste at first it's been 2 years and it's actually very comfortable now. My Chevelle I used legendary perfect from the start and 5 years later still perfect. 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.

03-10-2020, 04:30 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,023	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? Try PMing the GrumpyOldMan. I would bet he knows the answers. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

03-10-2020, 07:49 PM	#6
69Tom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? Talk to t korniek. He sells the good stuff.

03-10-2020, 08:11 PM	#7
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 19,833	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? I know most of the board vendors that sell foams. What Im looking for is your experience with the foams purchased, did you like, did you hate? Do you feel the pricing was good, or did you find out you could have purchased the same foams cheaper. These are ridiculously priced items, I don't want to blow money if I don't have too. And since I have zero experience with bucket foams that is why Im asking __________________ … … … … … … … … ... … … … … … … … … … … …

03-10-2020, 10:36 PM	#8
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,355	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? Happy with those I purchased from Wes - USA made. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

03-10-2020, 10:46 PM	#9
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? American Cushion Industries, Only foam I use at my shop.. http://www.americancushionind.net/pr...y/chevy-truck/ __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA

03-11-2020, 01:01 AM	#10
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? PUI BUN715TU $153 or so each, fits great, i have used a few sets.

03-13-2020, 08:51 PM	#11
70STOVEBOLT Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winona Lake, IN Posts: 6,259	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? Repaired the factory foam with some stuff I had leftover from a bench seat repair kit from LMC (!!). Haven’t got the seats finished but I sat on them and it seems comfortable. I only had to do small repairs and I replaced all the bottom springs with new ones I got off Amazon. __________________ 70 C/10 SWB 402/TH400/3.73 "The Needy Beast" 200,000 Mile Club Disc Brake Club Owner installed options: Front Sway Bar Power Steering Power Brakes Cigar Lighter Courtesy Lights Deluxe Side Markers Wiper Delay Power windows Power Locks Sniper EFI 2015 Silverado 1500 LS 4.3/6L80/3.23 lowered 2" front & rear

03-13-2020, 11:42 PM	#12
MattyBs71 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Buckley, Washington Posts: 333	Re: Who are you buying new foams from? I've redone 100s of seats. Both bench and buckets. PUI foam is firm...very hard. My experience is the bench foam from PUI is so firm you don't sink down at all and sit a good 2/3 inches higher in the truck because of it. Some people like firm some dont. When I do new foam for bench from PUI I reccomend lowered seat brackets from Full Custom Fab to get you back down a couple more inches so your eyes aren't at the top of the windshield. There bucket foam is the same and is very firm but the sport buckets are more comfortable then then bench seat foam but still hard. American Cushion Industries is the high dollar stuff. It's plush and you sink down some. Is it worth it? If you like a plush cushy seat yes. If you are a more firm mattress guy the PUI will probably be ok for you. As far as springs molded into the foam thats how it was from the factory. Springs on the seats then the foam was molded over the seat frames. Aftermarket foam slides over the seat frames and over those existing springs you got out of the original cushions when you gutted the seat like a fish. Any more questions let me know. Sorry for the novel.



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