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Don;
I am guessing that you are having the dandruff
problem with your newer Imperial since you mentioned burgandy carpet. The 55'
would have latex foam which generally breaks down from exposure to U.V
through holes in the cover, not from age. Latex foam also tends to go gummy
when it does break down, like anything else made from natural
rubber. In answer to your question there is no solution for your 67' other
then replacement, that is just the nature of the beast. Meanwhile you might try
installing a dust cover underneith the springs until you get around to replacing
the padding.
What surprises me is that Imperial would have
switched to polyurethane foam at that time, latex foam was still readily
available at that time and was a far superior product in that it remained
resilient for decades. I know that G.M used it in their Caddy seats at
least into the early 60's. The best polyurethane foam sold will
go limp after 20 years, the cheaper stuff much quicker then that. The guys with
the early cars didn't have foam to worry about, instead they had 50 pounds of
cotton felt and sisel in the seats. The only foam used in my car was sewn into
the seat covers to give it texture, the rest is cotton felt.
Best Regards
Arran Foster
1954 Imperial Newport
Needing A Left Side Tailight bezel and other trim
parts.
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