The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Interiors 54 3100 redoing the seat and back.

I have received the pre-made seat material and also the padding kit, both from Classic Parts.
I think the seat covers are nice quality and they look strong. Better than I expected.
But, on the other hand, the padding kit is very disappointing, super light flimsy versions of each component.
I wonder if this was always the quality sold. I know it’s a cheap price, but I’m not sure i can even use it.
The “cotton padding “ is bunch of loose fluffy flyaway fibers, not even cotton, because I tested it with a flame.
It melted. Jute padding? A piece of very thin fiber felt. It’s like something you’d use for window displayI furniture . I don’t want to bad mouth the company, just wonder
if this is anybody else’s experience.
On another note I got ahold of some black acoustic matting at a garage sale. Made from re-cycled tire particles, that I
now plan to use in the cab floor and back etc. I plan to put a layer in the seat as well.
This product, Dura Cushion, is made as flooring underlay for padding and sound dampening.
It’s sitting out in the sun right now and I don’t think it makes a bad smell, so I’m trying it!
Pretty thin, with a light cloth backing. I like the idea of using the old tires!
C

I purchased a ready made seat cover from LMC for a 70s F-150 and the overall quality was good. Nice padding, pleats and backing.

I bought my seat upholstery and installation kit from Jim Carter. It was a good kit. I used some of the original jute padding as well as the stuff that was in the kit. I think it came out pretty well, and didn't have any trouble with the installation.