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72c20customcamper · 07-13-2018, 10:44 AM

Well I did my seats last week . They look great but the foam (PUI) is way to hard for my taste . Never used PUI foam question is will it soften with time or should I bite the bullet a tear into them and install ACI foam?

bill3rail · 07-13-2018, 10:56 AM

I don't know about the different brands of foam, but would the cover tear easier if it was subject to more stretch by sitting on softer foam? It would essentially put tension on the seams when your a$$ is on it.

My .02

Bill

P.S. It looks beautiful!

72c20customcamper · 07-13-2018, 02:51 PM

These a very stiff I'm actually sitting higher and my line of sight is just below roof windshield rubber. Very annoying at a stop light feel like I'm in a chopped 32 ford . Much stiffer than my Chevelle that I did a few years ago. But I used legendary . The supplied the skins and foam. Which I believe was from american cushion ind.

ncpetersc · 07-19-2018, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

These a very stiff I'm actually sitting higher and my line of sight is just below roof windshield rubber. Very annoying at a stop light feel like I'm in a chopped 32 ford . Much stiffer than my Chevelle that I did a few years ago. But I used legendary . The supplied the skins and foam. Which I believe was from american cushion ind.

I have this line of sight problem too. It's one of the more uncomfortable things about driving my truck. I never thought abut the foam in the seat though, even though my seat was clearly re-done by the previous owner. I just figured it was characteristic of these trucks with a bench seat, since I had nothing to compare it to. And I'm by no means tall, 5' 10" on a good day.

Bigdav160 · 07-19-2018, 10:55 AM

I used PUI foam in my sport buckets and I find them a little soft. Sort of wished I put new seat springs too.

72c20customcamper · 07-19-2018, 02:50 PM

Been driving it a few days . Guess my butt is getting used to the foam

.Decided to just make some seat mounts so the seat sits on the floor should gain about 2 inches. I never move the seat anyway so being stationary is no big deal.

**dmjlambert** · 07-19-2018, 09:02 PM

Good. Can we see pictures of how you did the seat mounts?

SC1969c10 · 07-19-2018, 09:51 PM

how would you rate the install? ordered a new cover for mine and am actually a little nervous about attempting

72c20customcamper · 07-23-2018, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

Good. Can we see pictures of how you did the seat mounts?

I'll post them when I fab them up. Just got back from the Syracuse nationals car shoe. Great weather and the whole nys fairgrounds was packed with cars.

72c20customcamper · 07-23-2018, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by SC1969c10

how would you rate the install? ordered a new cover for mine and am actually a little nervous about attempting

Bench seats are pretty straight forward on any vehicle. Took me about two hours to do. I also had to weld the rail on the back seat bottom. It's just a wire that holds the seat to the frame via the hog clips. Only real problem was the hog clips were a bit to heavy duty. Bought them a tractor supply. Hard to got them closed with upholstery hog clip pliers.

**leddzepp** · 07-23-2018, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

Bench seats are pretty straight forward on any vehicle. Took me about two hours to do. I also had to weld the rail on the back seat bottom. It's just a wire that holds the seat to the frame via the hog clips. Only real problem was the hog clips were a bit to heavy duty. Bought them a tractor supply. Hard to got them closed with upholstery hog clip pliers.

Zip ties work a whole lot better than wrestling with hog rings.

davepl · 07-23-2018, 12:09 PM

I can't speak to how hard the original foam is, but the line of sight is an interesting one. I have buckets but installed glass with a tinted strip and once I had new upholstery, I looked straight into it, way too high in the cab.

I think we're so used to sitting on clapped out 50 year old seats with compressed foam and even broken or missing springs that we forget they used to sit high originally!

OregonNed · 07-23-2018, 12:43 PM

Mine was re-done a few years ago. Always felt very high afterwards, and I felt high-centered. Using the 2 inch lowering brackets, it is much more comfortable.

**dmjlambert** · 07-23-2018, 02:00 PM

What are “the 2 inch lowering brackets“ and how would I get some of those? That sounds like something I would like.

OregonNed · 07-23-2018, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by dmjlambert

What are “the 2 inch lowering brackets“ and how would I get some of those? That sounds like something I would like.

Here is the thread about them:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=758138

72c20customcamper · 07-23-2018, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by leddzepp

Zip ties work a whole lot better than wrestling with hog rings.

They are good for getting it started but I don't like using them .
Just doesnt seem permanent.

**leddzepp** · 07-23-2018, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

They are good for getting it started but I don't like using them .
Just doesnt seem permanent.

Mine have been there for years, zero problems, nylon is uber strong not exposed to uv...so not sure what the problem would be using them

72c20customcamper · 07-23-2018, 04:12 PM

I still use lead for body work.

07-13-2018, 10:44 AM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,242	Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . Well I did my seats last week . They look great but the foam (PUI) is way to hard for my taste . Never used PUI foam question is will it soften with time or should I bite the bullet a tear into them and install ACI foam? Attached Images

07-13-2018, 10:56 AM	#2
bill3rail Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: LI, NY 11801 Posts: 1,140	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . I don't know about the different brands of foam, but would the cover tear easier if it was subject to more stretch by sitting on softer foam? It would essentially put tension on the seams when your a$$ is on it. My .02 Bill P.S. It looks beautiful! __________________ 1970 C10 8' Fleetside, L6 250, 3 on the Tree. The most basic of pickup trucks!

07-13-2018, 02:51 PM	#3
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,242	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . These a very stiff I'm actually sitting higher and my line of sight is just below roof windshield rubber. Very annoying at a stop light feel like I'm in a chopped 32 ford . Much stiffer than my Chevelle that I did a few years ago. But I used legendary . The supplied the skins and foam. Which I believe was from american cushion ind.

07-19-2018, 10:55 AM	#5
Bigdav160 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Klein Texas Posts: 3,852	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . I used PUI foam in my sport buckets and I find them a little soft. Sort of wished I put new seat springs too. __________________ My Classics: '72 K20 Suburban + '65 Dodge Town Wagon '72 Corvette Roadster +'67 Corvette Roadster '73 Z-28 Camaro '63 Ford SWB Uni Pickup '50 Ford Coupe

07-19-2018, 02:50 PM	#6
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,242	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . Been driving it a few days . Guess my butt is getting used to the foam .Decided to just make some seat mounts so the seat sits on the floor should gain about 2 inches. I never move the seat anyway so being stationary is no big deal.

07-19-2018, 09:02 PM	#7
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,585	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . Good. Can we see pictures of how you did the seat mounts?

07-19-2018, 09:51 PM	#8
SC1969c10 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Little River, SC Posts: 105	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . how would you rate the install? ordered a new cover for mine and am actually a little nervous about attempting

07-23-2018, 12:09 PM	#12
davepl Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 6,332	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . I can't speak to how hard the original foam is, but the line of sight is an interesting one. I have buckets but installed glass with a tinted strip and once I had new upholstery, I looked straight into it, way too high in the cab. I think we're so used to sitting on clapped out 50 year old seats with compressed foam and even broken or missing springs that we forget they used to sit high originally! __________________ 1970 GMC Sierra Grande Custom Camper - Built, not Bought 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Coupe 1969 Pontiac 2+2 427/390 4-speed Convertible

07-23-2018, 12:43 PM	#13
OregonNed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver, Washington Posts: 1,644	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . Mine was re-done a few years ago. Always felt very high afterwards, and I felt high-centered. Using the 2 inch lowering brackets, it is much more comfortable. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C/10 LWB - 327, TH350 - 4/5 Drop

07-23-2018, 02:00 PM	#14
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,585	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . What are “the 2 inch lowering brackets“ and how would I get some of those? That sounds like something I would like.

07-23-2018, 04:12 PM	#18
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,242	Re: Redid my bench seat. Not to happy . I still use lead for body work.



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