[65z13]

I need to find new padding for my 69 Nova bench seat. I will even consider buying and entire good condition seat just to get the padding?

Thanks in advance for the help. Chris

[Dot]

Chris,
Just stop by an upholstery shop... they should be able to help you out.

[jimr38]

i wish i had known about these web sites before i tore my car apart , i threw sooo much stuff away its not even funny, if i didnt throw it away i gave it away... live and learn i guess

[65z13]

Originally Posted by Dot

Chris,
Just stop by an upholstery shop... they should be able to help you out.

Just shove any old foam in there? The local shop leads me to believe it is a shape molded item I seek.

[SHIFTY4]

Originally Posted by 65z13

I need to find new padding for my 69 Nova bench seat. I will even consider buying and entire good condition seat just to get the padding?

Thanks in advance for the help. Chris

Originally Posted by Dot

Chris,
Just stop by an upholstery shop... they should be able to help you out.

Originally Posted by 65z13

Just shove any old foam in there? The local shop leads me to believe it is a shape molded item I seek.

what would happen if you'd taken your seat in for an upholstery job... what foam would the shop be using ?


i see there's bucket seat foam available from the restoration suppliers but i haven't seen it for a bench. i too would check my local reputable upholstery shop

[Big Dave]

You could always buy a temperpedic matress and cut that up. It is made up of six layers of alternating open and closed cell foam with only the two outer layers about two and a half inches thick being actual temperpedic foam.

Big Dave

[65z13]

Originally Posted by Big Dave

You could always buy a temperpedic matress and cut that up. It is made up of six layers of alternating open and closed cell foam with only the two outer layers about two and a half inches thick being actual temperpedic foam.

Big Dave

That's funny. Actually, my son-in-law has been asking me to haul away a couple of mattress' and box springs. Maybe I'll sawzall them to see what's inside!

[SHIFTY4]

Originally Posted by 65z13

That's funny. Actually, my son-in-law has been asking me to haul away a couple of mattress' and box springs. Maybe I'll sawzall them to see what's inside!

just make sure ya don't drive over them with your vehicle...

[brian oneil]

If you go tot a fabric store, you should be looking for high dense style foam. My rear seat has been done with that. I used three layers of high density foam 1/2" thickness. Once the cover is install is smushes it down fairly well.

[Jon]

I kind of did what Dave said. I bought high-density foam mattress pad at w-mart and used that. Works for me. (See pics on sig link) I let you know if a few years if it sags or anything bad. (of course that's assuming that I will actually drive the car again someday...ugh...taking soooo long and winter's here again)