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Replacement Drivers Side Seat Foam

Steve Bass

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Hi Guys,

Can anyone recommend a source for a replacement drivers side seat foam for an 80 VX?
With >400k the seat bolster is falling apart although the velour is in very good shape.

Thanks
 
Hi, these are rare and hard to find now tbh. Most swap the seats out for modern equivalents an idea I had too.

With this in mind a having the same issue as most I got a good upholstery store to rebuild mine to bring them back to a good standard.

Issues I had were side bolster worn/broken
sitting position sunk and not supportive
Fabric stitching fraying from wear and tear
Inner fabric lining needed repair/replacement

The bottom line is there may be more work than just a replacement bottom foam to consider.
 

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Thanks for your reply.

Looking at your pictures, I know my outside bolster is a mess as it's dopping foam particles onto the carpet and it's collapsed so offers no side support so I suspect mine isn't far away from what yours looks like.
If replacement bolsters are rare, I might look at bonding new foam to the side and reshaping it to suit. it's not a show quality car so I'm not too bothered if it doesnpt come back 100%

Thanks again.
 
Yes without taking them apart you won’t know he condition tbh. Also building them up is possible whilst placing some support material under the seat to raise it to where it should sit.

Ultimately getting it to look right is one thing. Even more so is how it feels sitting in it. This for me afterwards felt more supportive, more springy and a raised height of view making them more comfortable.
 

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I believe Caracal Leather & Canvass in Boksburg do a fantastic seat rebuild job.
One of the things on my list is also the driver's side seat. They made a great canvass dash cover with pockets etc. for me a couple of years ago.
 
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