Hi Troy
There is another option since you have the memory foam. You could have it Slit. so take 1 inch of Memory foam and and it to instead of 4 inch foam to 3
inch foam. Then just stack the 1" Memory on the 3 inch 2535. You will have a good base and a wonderful topper built in to the cushion for sleeping.  Best
of both worlds. Also since your purchasing an inch less it will be cheaper. Hope this helps. Good luck.
Jonce

>Hi Jonce:

>I was originally going to use memory foam; in fact, I bought a full-size
>mattress, which wasn't cheap. After getting the rear seat covered I
>discovered that this memory foam compresses way too much, and takes a long
>while to get back to its original shape. Very comfortable to sleep on, but
>not so good for sitting. I mention that, as we had spoken once before about
>this, and the fabric. I ended up getting the fabric from Sew Fine-- great
>folks to deal with, and they had some fabric that matches the original
>pretty close.

>Thanks for the information about the quality of the foam. The stuff this
>shop sells is 2535, so sounds like good stuff. I guess I'll bite the bullet
>and spend the $200--yikes.

>Troy

> ----- Original Message -----
>From: "Jonce Fancher" <streetbugs@whispllc.com>
>To: "vanagon" <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>; "Troy" <colorworks@gci.net>
>Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2008 3:15 PM
>Subject: Re: Foam rubber source for bench seat

>> 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
>>
>> 56 Single Cab
>> 66 Sunroof Bug
>> 66 Variant Squareback
>> 66 Porsche 912
>> 71 Sunroof Bus
>> 84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
>> 85 Vanagon Westi
>> 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
>>
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>>
>>.

Jonce Fancher

56 Single Cab
66 Sunroof Bug
66 Variant Squareback
66 Porsche 912
71 Sunroof Bus
84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
85 Vanagon Westi
2003 10 Passenger Sprinter

Fancher's Upholstery Inc. -  www.fanchers.com
Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/