First Generation Riveria seat foam

[g-g-g0]

Would some one please provide the names of vendors for seat foam for first generation riverias?

Thank you,

Gary

[64Rivvy]

I got all of my seat foam from opgi and upholstery from clarks corvair. I believe CARS and a number of other vendors have them also. I would be sure to buy from someone who deals with rivieras and understands the foam is different from other buicks of the same years.

[g-g-g0]

Thank you. I am using a first gen Riveria interior in my '57 Special 2 DR HT restomod project. Thanks for the info.

[Bill Stoneberg]

I would buy everything from Clarks,  has seat buns too...

[RivNut]

If you look at the page on Clark's website that shows the first generation seat bun and back foam, you'll see a small disclaimer that says "63 -65 bottom front corners have to be trimmed slightly." I've never heard of anyone having to do this, but it could be. Calvin Clark got into Rivieras after he was into Corvairs. All of the mid 60's GM cars used the same basic bucket seats, it could be that this foam was originally designed for a Corvair. (The foam is designated with a "C" part number. All unique Riviera parts start with an "R.")

Also be aware that if you're using the "custom" seats rather than the standard seats from a 1965, this foam will not work.!!! It's only designed for 1963/1964 standard and custom, and 1965 standard.

Ed

http://www.corvair.com/user-cgi/catalog.cgi?show_page=R-9

[alini]

Just as a point of reference, I bought all the materials to refoam my seats from a local upholstery shop and cut it myself.  Its really not that difficult and I didnt spend $200.  I can help you with the process