Anyone used CD's injection molded seat foam?

[JimmyZ]

Just curious if anyone has used the seat foam from Classic Datsun. Opinions, hardships, likes etc... If so has anyone used the foams in a series1 240Z?

http://www.classicdatsun.com/

Thanks,

Jim

[MikeW]

I didn't specifically use theirs but I did use what appears to be exactly the same thing purchased from a different vendor. It may well be from the same manufacturer.

As far as I know the differences between seats come down to reclining hardware and seat bottom webbing versus metal springs. I don't think that any of these differences have any impact on the form or seat covers.

From what I recall the foam itself is quite easy to work with. You just kind of stick it up against the seat back or bottom and you're done. You might use a little spray on glue to hold it to the seat back. The tricky part is the getting the seat covers over the bottom and the back (they're completely separate - you do them independently). It can be quite difficult to stretch the covers by hand. It helps a lot to let them warm up. Perhaps you could leave them in the sun or use a hair dryer. Once you get them completely on it's a bit of work to poke the metal prongs through the vinyl and get the wire through the edging. You didn't mention that you're putting new covers on so I don't know if you need any more detail on that part. I assume that putting the old covers back on will exhibit many of the same difficulties as well as the additional problem of not damaging them on removal.

[JimmyZ]

Thanks Mike. Where did you get yours from? New covers are going on the seats. My foam is too far gone.

In your opinion how close are the repros to the originals? Does the vinyl have identical patterns and is the foam firmer/softer or mishaped in any areas? Not that I have a lot of choices here. Just curious though.

Thanks,

Jim

[BD240Z]

I bought seat-covers and foam from CD but have yet to do anything with them. I'm impressed by the quality of the materials and stitching but I'm having doubts about installing them myself. I'd like really firm seats and the thinking goes that an upholstery shop would definately get better results.

Good luck with your car.

[MikeW]

I got my foam and seat covers from DatsunRestore.com I can't really compare the quality to CD but I've heard that Classic Datsun's are closer to the original pattern. In any case, new foam and covers made a huge difference over old seats that are sagging with torn vinyl. I can post pictures of mine if anyone here is interested.

[JimmyZ]

I'd like to see pics... (Please) Prefferably a couple of closer shots of the vinyl pattern/grain.

Thanks,

Jim

[MikeW]

I'd like to see pics... (Please) Prefferably a couple of closer shots of the vinyl pattern/grain.

Thanks,

Jim

Here ya go. It's difficult to get a good picture of the grain. Obviously my interior is a non-standard color so that might affect your opinion.

[JimmyZ]

Thanks Mike. Someday the interior of my Z will be that clean.

Thanks again,

Jim