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Drew3 · 01-05-2018, 03:32 PM

Originally what height was the base model bench foam? I measured my current foam and it was around 1 1/2.
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**Grumpy old man** · 01-05-2018, 06:25 PM

Your local fabric store should carry some firm 1" foam and burlap

**Grumpy old man** · 01-05-2018, 06:28 PM

Stretch the burlap tight and hog ring in place

**Grumpy old man** · 01-05-2018, 06:33 PM

If the fabric store carries carpet padding cut some strips and hog ring them around the edge to soften it , You can also add a 4-5" wedge at the seat side edge to help get rid of the "falling towards the door feeling "

**Grumpy old man** · 01-05-2018, 06:38 PM

Buy the top layer of foam at least 8" longer and wider than the seat frame , Like 66-68" x 30" So it can wrap around and under the springs , Then you can check your cover for fit , You may want to add 1 layer of Dacron padding across the entire seat to help with fitment .

01-05-2018, 03:32 PM	#1
Drew3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 71	Base model bench seat foam? Originally what height was the base model bench foam? I measured my current foam and it was around 1 1/2. Posted via Mobile Device

01-05-2018, 06:25 PM	#2
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Base model bench seat foam? Your local fabric store should carry some firm 1" foam and burlap Attached Images Last edited by Grumpy old man; 01-05-2018 at 06:41 PM.

01-05-2018, 06:28 PM	#3
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Base model bench seat foam? Stretch the burlap tight and hog ring in place Attached Images

01-05-2018, 06:33 PM	#4
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Base model bench seat foam? If the fabric store carries carpet padding cut some strips and hog ring them around the edge to soften it , You can also add a 4-5" wedge at the seat side edge to help get rid of the "falling towards the door feeling " Attached Images

01-05-2018, 06:38 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: Base model bench seat foam? Buy the top layer of foam at least 8" longer and wider than the seat frame , Like 66-68" x 30" So it can wrap around and under the springs , Then you can check your cover for fit , You may want to add 1 layer of Dacron padding across the entire seat to help with fitment . Attached Images



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