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1966burb · 08-09-2013, 12:11 PM

Does anyone make seat foam for a 1966 seat cushion that is already cut to shape?

kieth · 08-09-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by 1966burb

Does anyone make seat foam for a 1966 seat cushion that is already cut to shape?

We made our own, using 2 different types of foam, 1 2" very dense, 1 2" softer. Glued it down to the seat base then used a 90 degree grinder and contoured it. Made a heck of a mess but we got it the way we wanted it. Kieth

ps we could not find a prefinished foam seat cushion.

start of seat rebuild: use this link and then click on the thumbnails to see the process of rebuilding the seat.
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...4100&k=KbDBhWz

2nd set of photos, somehow we missed taking pictures of the foam and how we did it, but man it was messy, there were foam scraps everywhere.
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...4405&k=fKFGXwN

seat finished and installed.
http://kieth.smugmug.com/Trucks/66-G...Tmdg&lb=1&s=X2

1963c-10 · 08-09-2013, 02:27 PM

I would think the 67-68 seat foam which is reproduced would be a good candidate. I haven't measured the two seats, but from eye they look pretty close.

**jayoldschool** · 08-09-2013, 02:44 PM

If going with custom foam, keith's method can be a little less messy if you use an electric carving knife.

1966burb · 08-10-2013, 11:25 AM

Yes, I have used my electric carving knife on foam before and it works really well.

08-09-2013, 12:11 PM	#1
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	1966 seat foam Does anyone make seat foam for a 1966 seat cushion that is already cut to shape?

08-09-2013, 02:27 PM	#3
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: 1966 seat foam I would think the 67-68 seat foam which is reproduced would be a good candidate. I haven't measured the two seats, but from eye they look pretty close. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

08-09-2013, 02:44 PM	#4
jayoldschool Moderator Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 2,154	Re: 1966 seat foam If going with custom foam, keith's method can be a little less messy if you use an electric carving knife.

08-10-2013, 11:25 AM	#5
1966burb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Maltby WA Posts: 435	Re: 1966 seat foam Yes, I have used my electric carving knife on foam before and it works really well.



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