I was also thinking van
88-98 Bucket seat alternatives
- Thread starter BHBurban
- Start date
Disclaimer: Links on this page pointing to Amazon, eBay and other sites may include affiliate code. If you click them and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission.
I was also thinking van
crazymater91
I'm Awesome
Ten4 guess am gonna have go with a set of custom made seat covers then!
98_k1500
strange noises are normal
I had these same exact seats in my 77, had no idea what they came out of, were in it when i bought it. They were AMAZINGLY comfortable, but i did not have a clue they were van seats.
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
Yup! Aftermarket Van conversion seats. Very modifiable! The frames are 1/2" pipe, so they can be shortened.
The 'springs' are either metal strapping or 2" wide elastic belting. The tension can be increased or decreased according to your comfort level requirements.
Little more to recover after modding, but not much. If you're gonna get them redone, you could do the mods to the frames yourself before taking them to your upholstery guy.
I've done this more than once, so if you need any help, & you're considering this, hit me up with a PM.
The 'springs' are either metal strapping or 2" wide elastic belting. The tension can be increased or decreased according to your comfort level requirements.
Little more to recover after modding, but not much. If you're gonna get them redone, you could do the mods to the frames yourself before taking them to your upholstery guy.
I've done this more than once, so if you need any help, & you're considering this, hit me up with a PM.
crazymater91
I'm Awesome
Okay will do!
Well they are in my truck already! But was kinda wanting vinyl/leather seat! But for the cost of reupholstering I may have to wait or change seats! But I kinda like the way these sit!
214martin
I'm Awesome
You know roughly the price to reupholster seats is?
crazymater91
I'm Awesome
I was told 400-600$ depending on how Bad the foam was and that was for two colors and vinyl!! Leather makes it go way up!! By the way this price was a local shop
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
So many factors in an estimate for upholstery.
The material's cost is one. Fabric/vinyl/leather? Color? I can't/won't make that decision for the customer!
Redesign? As plain or as fancy as you'd like. That'd be straight 'time'.
The condition of the covers when first brought to the shop. If that's poop, more bench time.
Repairs? Foam, track & frame snags that are not always evident until torn down.
So many times I get asked that same question.
It's like phoning a body-shop, & asking "How much to fix the dent in my vehicle?"
Until I physically see the job to be done, or get a very detailed description, it's hard to say.
If a seat requires reupholstering, there's a good chance that it will need more than just new covers.
At the age these trucks are now, the seats are no longer a 'same-production' item. They've become their own entity unto themselves. They are individual to the truck, as is the truck itself.
I charge $60.00/hr. Average hours...depends on the seat style, and as described above.
It takes almost just as much work to recover 2 as it takes to do one.
If I do one today, & the other 3 months from now, it'll cost about 60% more than if both are done at the same time.
Some upholsterers are faster than others. Some have their own specialties.
Don't take auto stuff to furniture guys. They don't get it!
I'm not super fast. But, I do it once! I HATE taking apart something that I've just sewn. I don't like 'comebacks' because I rushed a job.
I'm fussy! If I wouldn't be happy with it in my own vehicle, why should my customer?
People come to me with ideas of what they want. I tell them what's possible.
The material's cost is one. Fabric/vinyl/leather? Color? I can't/won't make that decision for the customer!
Redesign? As plain or as fancy as you'd like. That'd be straight 'time'.
The condition of the covers when first brought to the shop. If that's poop, more bench time.
Repairs? Foam, track & frame snags that are not always evident until torn down.
So many times I get asked that same question.
It's like phoning a body-shop, & asking "How much to fix the dent in my vehicle?"
Until I physically see the job to be done, or get a very detailed description, it's hard to say.
If a seat requires reupholstering, there's a good chance that it will need more than just new covers.
At the age these trucks are now, the seats are no longer a 'same-production' item. They've become their own entity unto themselves. They are individual to the truck, as is the truck itself.
I charge $60.00/hr. Average hours...depends on the seat style, and as described above.
It takes almost just as much work to recover 2 as it takes to do one.
If I do one today, & the other 3 months from now, it'll cost about 60% more than if both are done at the same time.
Some upholsterers are faster than others. Some have their own specialties.
Don't take auto stuff to furniture guys. They don't get it!
I'm not super fast. But, I do it once! I HATE taking apart something that I've just sewn. I don't like 'comebacks' because I rushed a job.
I'm fussy! If I wouldn't be happy with it in my own vehicle, why should my customer?
People come to me with ideas of what they want. I tell them what's possible.
slippy3002
Master Machinist
Al do you make seat covers?
Sent from Robl@nd
Sent from Robl@nd
sewlow
Bitchin' Stitchin'
Pretty busy in the shop right now. On my old near death infested laptop. Can't run music & post at the same time! <br>Needing my hair-metal cranked right now for inspiration! <br><br>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIPJIk0WhLY&amp;list=PLF9C6B138243B9C3A&am p;feature=share&amp;index=9<br><br>Get back to you on the seat coves when I'm back in the house after I shut 'er down, tonight.
Similar threads
