where can I find this A pillar foam? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

wazzabie · 10-26-2021, 07:26 PM

Where can I fid this A pillar foam?

Also how is it attached?

**MJN** · 10-26-2021, 08:13 PM

Not sure if its available or reproduced but it should be held on with screws- look inside the pockets and there should be two or three screws holding it on.

**TKCR** · 10-28-2021, 10:10 AM

It’s not reproduced. I have seen a few on eBay from time to time, but they all look the same. Some people say leave them off, because it’s a place to trap moisture and will rust. I do have a friend that took his off and soaked them, to clean them and get them back to being pliable again, so he reused his.

wazzabie · 10-28-2021, 02:29 PM

What is the purpose of this foam?

**TKCR** · 10-28-2021, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by wazzabie

What is the purpose of this foam?

Cut down on Wind noise. And it’s only on the higher grade models. Most, if not all base model trucks didn’t get it.

wazzabie · 10-29-2021, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by TKCR

Cut down on Wind noise. And it’s only on the higher grade models. Most, if not all base model trucks didn’t get it.

That is just a photo I found online. My base model does not have the foam. I thought maybe someone had taken it off. I don't see any holes in the metal for screws to go in for fastening. What RPO option was this?

LT7A · 10-29-2021, 09:29 AM

Probably part of a high-end trim package like Silverado or Sierra Classic. Probably not its own code for those foam pieces.

**TKCR** · 10-29-2021, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by wazzabie

What RPO option was this?

Quote:

Originally Posted by LT7A

Probably part of a high-end trim package like Silverado or Sierra Classic. Probably not its own code for those foam pieces.

As LT7A said, it’s probably just part of a trim package.

**Wgesnerjr** · 10-29-2021, 03:13 PM

These were not on my Custom Deluxe when I got it. I added them during resto in a hope that they would cut down on the wind noise. I never drove mine without them so I can't say whether they work or not.

wazzabie · 10-29-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

These were not on my Custom Deluxe when I got it. I added them during resto in a hope that they would cut down on the wind noise. I never drove mine without them so I can't say whether they work or not.

Did you have to drill holes in your A pillar to mount the foam?

**Wgesnerjr** · 10-29-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by wazzabie

Did you have to drill holes in your A pillar to mount the foam?

Yes, there were no holes or markings on my truck. Used the foams as a guide to install screws.

Also, I bought mine from someone on the board as I could not find them reproduced.

wazzabie · 10-29-2021, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Yes, there were no holes or markings on my truck. Used the foams as a guide to install screws.

Also, I bought mine from someone on the board as I could not find them reproduced.

Thanks for the info. I don't want to drill into my A frame. I've never noticed a wind noise problem before. Also I have concerns about it rusting and holding moisture. I'm going to skip the foam since I never had it anyways.

**TKCR** · 10-29-2021, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by wazzabie

Thanks for the info. I don't want to drill into my A frame. I've never noticed a wind noise problem before. Also I have concerns about it rusting and holding moisture. I'm going to skip the foam since I never had it anyways.

Probably a good choice. I know several friends that took them off because of them trapping moisture.

**Wgesnerjr** · 10-30-2021, 01:29 PM

Just in Publix and saw this.

**Wgesnerjr** · 10-30-2021, 01:31 PM

I rotated pics and saved before upload, still sideways.

wazzabie · 10-30-2021, 03:47 PM

I've seen trucks with and with out foam. Both have the rusting.

**Getter-Done** · 10-30-2021, 03:50 PM

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**Wgesnerjr** · 10-30-2021, 03:51 PM

Thanks! I hate my phone.

**TKCR** · 10-30-2021, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Wgesnerjr

Thanks! I hate my phone.

Thanks for sharing!

69Tom · 11-03-2021, 03:56 PM

They're 81-86. I wonder what the difference is from the earlier models. My 74 C20 has them. Wouldn't mind getting replacements.

https://www.autometaldirect.com/amd-...n-p-26969.html

10-26-2021, 07:26 PM	#1
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	where can I find this A pillar foam? Where can I fid this A pillar foam? Also how is it attached?

10-26-2021, 08:13 PM	#2
MJN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Maquoketa, Ia/ Orr, Mn Posts: 3,051	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? Not sure if its available or reproduced but it should be held on with screws- look inside the pockets and there should be two or three screws holding it on. __________________ '51 South Bend Model "9A" '56 Chevy 3600 NAPCO '74 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20-restored on 37's '72 GMC Sierra Custom K2500- in progress '08 GMC Envoy Denali '12 GMC Sierra 2500HD Denali '17 GMC Yukon XL VCCA member #58596 http://www.nohrco.com

10-28-2021, 10:10 AM	#3
TKCR Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,979	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? It’s not reproduced. I have seen a few on eBay from time to time, but they all look the same. Some people say leave them off, because it’s a place to trap moisture and will rust. I do have a friend that took his off and soaked them, to clean them and get them back to being pliable again, so he reused his. __________________ FB Page for my Seats Belts https://www.facebook.com/73-87-Chevy...9439407476735/ Restoring Seatbelts: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=809750 SOLD My 86 Build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=654972 Past Restored Bench Seats:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=715398 PayPal link to pay for your items: https://www.paypal.me/TKCR

10-28-2021, 02:29 PM	#4
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? What is the purpose of this foam?

10-29-2021, 09:29 AM	#7
LT7A Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: PNW Posts: 3,626	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? Probably part of a high-end trim package like Silverado or Sierra Classic. Probably not its own code for those foam pieces.

10-29-2021, 03:13 PM	#9
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? These were not on my Custom Deluxe when I got it. I added them during resto in a hope that they would cut down on the wind noise. I never drove mine without them so I can't say whether they work or not. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

10-30-2021, 01:29 PM	#14
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? Just in Publix and saw this. Attached Images __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

10-30-2021, 01:31 PM	#15
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? I rotated pics and saved before upload, still sideways. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

10-30-2021, 03:47 PM	#16
wazzabie Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: WA Posts: 378	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? I've seen trucks with and with out foam. Both have the rusting.

10-30-2021, 03:50 PM	#17
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,415	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? flip for ya __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

10-30-2021, 03:51 PM	#18
Wgesnerjr Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Atlanta, GA. Posts: 737	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? Thanks! I hate my phone. __________________ Jay Gesner Atlanta, GA 1985 C10 Long Bed 4X2 LS 5.3, 4L60E Father/Daughter Project

11-03-2021, 03:56 PM	#20
69Tom Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,335	Re: where can I find this A pillar foam? They're 81-86. I wonder what the difference is from the earlier models. My 74 C20 has them. Wouldn't mind getting replacements. https://www.autometaldirect.com/amd-...n-p-26969.html

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