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harrij4 · 01-04-2021, 03:03 PM

Greetings! So, almost two years of searching and navigating the insane sellers wanting $1k for incomplete rotting carcasses, I finally sourced a 3rd row Burb seat in remarkable all-original condition (photo attached). Now, it's time to strip the suburban cover and apply a proper '72 black scroll cover.

Here's my question:

I plan to re-use the old foam since nobody is re-pouring and it appears to be in remarkable condition. But, I'm concerned that once the seat starts to get used it will rapidly break down and lose its shape / sag. Has anyone experienced this?

Also, I suspect it would be beneficial to sheath the OG foam with something robust (thin foam layer or batting). Has anyone done this? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

01-04-2021, 03:03 PM	#1
harrij4 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 126	Question on Re-using Old Rear Seat Foam Greetings! So, almost two years of searching and navigating the insane sellers wanting $1k for incomplete rotting carcasses, I finally sourced a 3rd row Burb seat in remarkable all-original condition (photo attached). Now, it's time to strip the suburban cover and apply a proper '72 black scroll cover. Here's my question: I plan to re-use the old foam since nobody is re-pouring and it appears to be in remarkable condition. But, I'm concerned that once the seat starts to get used it will rapidly break down and lose its shape / sag. Has anyone experienced this? Also, I suspect it would be beneficial to sheath the OG foam with something robust (thin foam layer or batting). Has anyone done this? Any recommendations? Thanks in advance! Attached Images Last edited by harrij4; 01-04-2021 at 06:12 PM.