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Where to get REAR SEAT FOAM
Awaiting arrival of new rear seat skins. Wondering where to get the seat foam (68 Firebird) from. I've read reviews of some products out there that weren't so good. Looking for recommendations.
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Is the original really that bad? I dont think the rear seat in my 77 had ever been sat in. I bought new for the front and re-used the back.
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That foam shrinks and deteriorates over time. Does not matter if the seat has been used or not. If you are replacing the vinyl I would replace the foam in both the front & rear seats if it were my car.
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Peter Serio Owner, Precision Pontiac |
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Call your local upholstery shop (doesn't need to be auto specific) - the place around here has tons of foam options, burlap, supplies, etc.
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I am in process of having my 69 Firebird seats done. You can get the foam, cotton and burlap from places like Classic Industries, but what I got from classic industries did not have enough foam for both the bottom and back cushions for the rear. My upholsterer also mentioned that the foam that was supplied was not all that great.
I searched and searched for the back rest side specific foam and came up with nothing. Part of me wonders if there was not foam on the backrest from the factory. Anyway, all that to tell you just to use your upholsterer's foam. They should have stock available of the foam, cotton, burlap etc. Have them charge you for the product. You'll likely end up paying about the same for superior material. I know that Classic Industries is currently shut down and not shipping anything. Firebird Central does have the same or similar products and they are currently opening and shipping as of the 8th when I ordered front seat foams from them.
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-Jason 1969 Pontiac Firebird |
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As far as supplies, including foam I have had good luck ordering from this place:
http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/foam_main http://www.diyupholsterysupply.com/supplies_main.html
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Peter Serio Owner, Precision Pontiac |
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used this, when I redid the rear seat in my 69 a-body (bought ACI foam for the front buckets)
https://www.onlinefabricstore.net/co...ng-fabric-.htm
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http://gloryrestoparts.20megsfree.com/ 1970.5 Pontiac Tempest GT-37 400ci 4bbl 4sp 3.90:1 12.73 @ 112.42 2011 Pure Stock Drags 12.71 @ 110.58 2013 Martin FAST/FS race 12.70 @ 111.74 2014 Pure Stock Drags 12.60 @ 111.66 2015 Martin FAST/FS race 1968 Pontiac Firebird 400 TH400/3.08 open export car - factory heater delete 14.48 @ 95.86 w/ 2.14 60' 2018 Pure Stock Drags 14.47 @ 95.02 w/ 2.16 60' 2019 Martin FAST/FS race |
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Thanks for the ideas and links!
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Try this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9qllpW7yWI I'm planning on doing the same with my rears. This video was very helpful to me to be able to visualize what needed to be done. Good Luck. |
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I thought 1968 Firebirds were like 1970 Firebirds as far as rear seat construction was concerned;
They were a spring construction with burlap ontop the springs, and a little bit of sheet foam or cotton type material... no seat foam per say.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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That's what I meant - foam to be cut to fit the rear seat.
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Ok, if that's the case, just about any fabric shop worth going to should have rolls of it;
If you cannot find a local fabric shop, call a local upholsterer, odds are they will sell you some.
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1970 Formula 400 Carousel Red paint on Black standard interior A no-engine, no-transmission, no-wheel option car. Quite likely one of few '70 Muncie three speed Formula 400's left. 1991 Grand Am: 14.4 @ 93.7mph (DA corrected) (retired DD, stock appearing) 2009 Cobalt SS: 13.9 @ 103mph (current DD; makes something north of 300hp & 350ft/lbs) |
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1970 GTO (Granada Gold) - 400 / TH400 |
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Yes - A store near me called Joann fabric has just about everything! I guess they are a chain store
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Jo-Ann fabric, Michael's - any sewing/crafts type store will have the foam. You can also shop on ebay as well.
When I do mine, I'll try ebay first (online is usually a little cheaper than retail) Also, you can usually find a decent electric knife at goodwill/thrift stores cheap- for this sort of project. |
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