Concrete truck seats - foam

[jlombard]

I have 4 concrete (semi) truck seats to repair and the foam is bad on all of them.  I am confused on what density I need to buy and a good US supplier to use.  Any suggestions will be appreciated.

[baileyuph]

Regarding the foam issue:

Options:

1.  Obtain replacement foam foundations from the truck manufacturer(s)
2.  Check with truck salvage (wrecking yards).  Often the entire seat is available
3.  Repair existing foundations (often referred to as molded buns).   A viable option
     given the right glue (can be obtained in large containers to legitimate business -
     this is more related to insurance & liability by the glue manufacturer)
     This option will require experience and considerable equipment needed to handle
     the glue and shape the foam  back to original shape.  As stated a repair option, but
     a viable option.

     Depending on the standards/skills/experience condition and builder experience -
     works for many in the business.


Repair or replacement can get expensive, my experience anyway.  When done
professionally.

Doyle

 

[SteveA]

Suppliers may be able to send you samples to match against your seats - I would go for the dense ones or the one below
SA

[jlombard]

found out the foam has a 7 to 10 year life expectancy.  So the old foam will not live up to the new foam - if that makes sense.  Anyway, I decided to put in all new, then I don't have to worry about trying to match something.
Thanks for the reply.

[Rich]

My first reaction to the title was "Why would anyone want to sit on seats made from concrete?" ;)
Rich

[65Buick]

Rich I thought the same thing! Searched it & saw photos of outdoor seating made from concrete. Then it dawned on me.