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Topic: Rear Seat Foam ??
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 238
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-19-2004 07:03 PM
 
Hey GuysMy wife and I are going to re cover the seats in the 66 stang coupe.. I am going to get the front bucket foam from Johns Mustang in Houston. My question is this: They dont have rear bench seat foam... does this exist, and if not, does anyone have any tips/tricks for how to fabricate some new rear seat foam.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 12-19-2004 07:07 PM
The only tip I can offer is to use an electric knife like you'd use to carve a turkey. Then go to a good fabric store they will many grades and sizes of foam.------------------
SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics [This message has been edited by Fastymz (edited 12-19-2004).]
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 238
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-19-2004 07:47 PM
So noone actually makes rear seat foam like is made for the front buckets??..just making sure, I havent seen it anywhere
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 873
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 12-20-2004 10:22 AM
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not believe the rear seat contains any foam...
Like I said I may be wrong, p.o.'s can do a lot of funny things over a 40 year span. On my rear seat ('65 coupe, February San Jose build), rear seat consists of the springs/framework whatever you want to call it, covered in burlap, then some cottonish type padding material. No foam "pre-shaped" buns like up front. Maybe all are the same?
If this is the case, then you could buy both materials (burlap and cotton padding) at about any Home Depot or probably a craft store (if you can stand to go in one  ) Good luck, post back with what you find under your rear seat (foam or no) or what you decide to do...
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-20-2004 11:00 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 65ponycar:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do [b]not believe the rear seat contains any foam.... On my rear seat ('65 coupe, February San Jose build)...some cottonish type padding material...[/B]
My 69 has a bun in the rear seat. Sounds like someone has replaced your foam with batting.
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 2814
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 12-20-2004 11:08 AM
If your buns are still intact, you can skip getting a new bun and just add 1/2 inch foam to the bolster areas of your existing buns. This will give a nice shape to the seats. I bought new buns (the good ones, not 'economy grade') for my seats but the upholstery shop still had to add foam to get the shape I wanted. Could have saved $120 bucks on the buns....
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MandarinaMustang
Gearhead Posts: 141
From: San Jose, Costa Rica
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 12-20-2004 05:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by 65ponycar:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I do [b]not believe the rear seat contains any foam...[/B]
I believe you are right....at least that's the way it is on 65-66 coupes and verts...maybe the fastback is different. Maybe this article can help:
http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/33558/ Alex
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 238
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-20-2004 08:31 PM
I pulled the rear seats out this evening to see what we were dealing with..I havent yet taken the hog rings out because I want to photograph , so I can put the new ones back correctly. Anyways, looking at the underside of the seat and seatback, it's how 65ponycar described it. Some old nasty brown burlap looking material, and what I would term as batting (cotton like stuffing). Ill get 'em apart and see if thats all there is. The wife loves stuff like this and said whatever it needs to be replaced, she can get it back to the way it's supposed to be.After pulling the seats, I noticed I need to maybe sand?? and POR?? the floor under the seat??..some slight surface rust on the floor, but no flaking or holes.
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 12-20-2004 10:46 PM
If that's a question, YES, and make sure you take it to bare metal well around the area too.------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Ignitor/Flamethrower
Thorley's with Cherry Bomb's
C4
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new tires)
"Project Under Construction"
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kwalger
Gearhead Posts: 238
From: Richmond, Texas
Registered: May 2004
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posted 12-20-2004 10:59 PM
Thanks WilliamI was somewhat relieved I guess when I pulled the rear seat out. I know I need to replace the front pans, they are pretty bad. I'll get the back floor nice and clean and treat it with the POR and go from there
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