Reupholstering original seats

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Reupholstering original seats

Post by barbara29 » Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:00 am

We have an unconverted 96 (I think) bongo with split rear seats. We want to keep this arrangement and leave the bongo unconverted.
However I find the bed too lumpy even with a memory foam topper. I was wondering if anyone ha had their original seats reupholstered so that they are flatter - more like a rock n roll bed style?
Any advice will be great fully received
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Muzorewa » Sun Nov 12, 2017 12:04 pm

It should be easy enough, on Imperial's conversions they flatten the seats so you don't even need a topper. This is ours, I know it's a bench seat but a split seat should be able to be done in the same way...

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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Bob » Sun Nov 12, 2017 9:20 pm

Agree with Muzz, but as a cheap fix we use 4 of those garden kneeling mats that you get in Poundland/Wilkinsons etc.

Two each large and small, cut to size with a sharp knife to fit dips in the seats. :wink:
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by barbara29 » Thu Dec 14, 2017 9:14 pm

Thanks for the replies guys, will contact imperial and see if they are willing to do seat conversions as a stand alone service
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Flanners » Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:22 am

I would be interested in a price if you manage to get one
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by mikeonb4c » Fri Dec 15, 2017 10:33 am

It might be worth putting an enquiry out on the various Bongo facebook pages also as small traders seem to hover around these and there's certainly a lot of Bongo owners chatting on there (much as it pains me to see people socialising at Weatherspoons rather than the historic and characterful Dog & Bucket - as it were).
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Ian » Fri Dec 22, 2017 10:48 am

There are a few firms that will do customisation of seats, but I think you will find that Imperial will only do it on vans purchased from them. Norhtstar will probably do it, but there are other converters, and you may need to approach them on a one-by-one basis.

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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Lifestyle » Fri Dec 22, 2017 11:01 am

Thank you, we do.

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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Flanners » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:11 pm

Mine has the swivel base from Northstar with split seats, do you have a price to convert this to flat cushions please?
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Bob » Fri Dec 22, 2017 8:26 pm

I'd probably sort a price by PM. :)

Reason is posts do get resurected after long time periods, sometimes years, and a price will be for specific work. Any companies workload and overheads will also change as time passes, and the next person may not want exactly the same job.

If someone sees a price on here which is well out of date it can cause problems when they expect a supplier to match it. :wink:
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Lifestyle » Sun Dec 24, 2017 10:03 am

The three seat split is not worth flattening due to the hinge. We replace them and try to match them with full width bench seats that we carry in stock.

I'm not allowed to advertise or give prices.

I've probably said too much so not sure you will see this post.

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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Flanners » Sun Dec 24, 2017 11:10 am

Thanks for heads up, will be in touch after the Festive Season.
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Flanners » Sun Jan 21, 2018 5:20 pm

I hopefully will have my flattened bench (swivel) seat fitted this week, will report back once fitted and 'tested'.
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Bob » Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:10 pm

We won't ask about the test method. :oops:
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Re: Reupholstering original seats

Post by Flanners » Sun Feb 18, 2018 7:24 pm

Can give the flattened (and revolving) seat a vote of approval

Spent a couple of days and a night in Haying Island on the beach in the van, the seat is very comfortable both to sit on and when used for the bed, so much better than having to cart a mattresses around.

Beautiful beach and some lovely early Spring sun, -1 overnight, have insulated the van so it was ok with Winter rated sleeping bags, but I will be fitting a heater for next Winter.
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