Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 19:15:04 -0500
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Subject: Re: Foam rubber source for bench seat
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Hi Troy
I could sell you foam but shipping is just Too much!!!!
The issue with foam is it is a Petroleum product and has increased in cost/Price as much as fuel prices. Also foam is sold by the Board Foot 12x12x1. The
issue you will have to pay for the Scrap as well as the foam you will use.
Now if all you need is the seat Bottom it shouldnt be all that bad but once you add the back and the rear cushion it is not unheard of to tap into 200 bones
for a good pc of foam. The better the quality of foam the more it will cost. Also the better the quality the Longer it will last. For the Rear seat I would
recommend a Minimum of 2235
The 1st two numbers ( 22) is the quality. High density starts at 1.8 foam or 18. This is better then what your sofa cushions are when new and will last longer.
You can also go up to 3.0 but it gets fairly pricey.
The 2nd two numbers ( 35 ) is the Firmness. 35 is a good medium foam that will feel good to sleep on and sit on unless your over 220 pounds then go to
2240 or 2245 same quality and price but firmer.
If it is firmer it does not cost More!! ONLY quality will make it cost more.
Hope this helps or it may confuse you more but ask them if they but from a cutter or a supplier. If it is coming from a supplier you will be paying the suppliers
markup. The Cutter will sometimes be cheaper but you can get more of a selection of sizes. standard sizes are 24 inches wide BUT a Cutter will usually cut
a BUN and can cut 72 inch by 84 inch by 60 inches and slice it down to what you need. so you can get a wider sheet and less waist. which is what you
want since the more you waist the less you get but you still pay for it all.
C-ya Jonce
As for pricing I would not have any idea what that zone has to offer. Try the net or internet yellow pages. Also shipping is expensive so make sure you factor
that in before you buy.
Jonce
>Hi folks:
>Was just quoted nearly $200.00 for the rear bench seat (foam only) for my 89 Westy, which seems very high to me. Anyone know of a source for foam in
the pacific northwest? I'm actually in Alaska, but Washington or Oregon will probably be my closest source.
>Thanks,
>Troy
Jonce Fancher
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