looking for----

monstermob 998 · 08-May-2006, 23:28

any one know of a company that can recover seats?? i have a seat base, foam,fittings and vinyl plasticky seat covering material but no means of stitching the cover or making the seat strap me self--unfortunately i dont have the original cover to copy so specialist skills are required-- tried to blag my sisters sewing machine but she didnt believe i was going to make some curtains and was'nt havin none of it!

not for a ducati its for a 70's honda

preferably close to home so i can visit and talk to people concerned -- thanks

[Edited on 8-5-2006 by monstermob 998]

bradders · 08-May-2006, 23:48

have a look in yellow pages, should be one local?? Farnahm must have somewhere....there is an upholsterer in Gosport but not exacty local for you

monstermob 998 · 09-May-2006, 00:09

doh -- old age kicking in again!!!
of course -upholsterers thats what they're called !!!!!!! been looking for sewing machinists and seat recoverers! car trimmers are also usefull people you know

thanks paul

JACKO748S · 09-May-2006, 12:24

Not sure how far from Swindon you are, but these people might be able to help.....says they do seat covers.

Jacko.

Cobra leathers

Jools · 09-May-2006, 15:36

Send Glyn a U2U....

One of the DSC's BHCN horde and an upholsterer who's done a few seats for people on here

swannymere · 09-May-2006, 16:53

Try a saddler if short of options

Mark · 10-May-2006, 00:20

I know someone based in Portsmouth who can re-cover seats, I've seen his work and it's good. If you want his number, I can get it tomorrow for you.

monstermob 998 · 10-May-2006, 18:45

thanks for all the responses guys- found a local classic car restorer that can do the job for me- hes only too pleased to have a go at a bike seat instead of an austen healey - ready in a couple of days!
dave

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08-May-2006, 23:48	#2
bradders Registered Forum User MotoGP God Bikes: 848, M620 DD bike Posts: 11,913 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Hants Mood: waiting... have a look in yellow pages, should be one local?? Farnahm must have somewhere....there is an upholsterer in Gosport but not exacty local for you Reply

09-May-2006, 00:09	#3
monstermob 998 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,099 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north hampshire Mood: is it cos i is a bricklayer doh -- old age kicking in again!!! of course -upholsterers thats what they're called !!!!!!! been looking for sewing machinists and seat recoverers! car trimmers are also usefull people you know thanks paul Reply

09-May-2006, 12:24	#4
JACKO748S Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 204 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Swindon, Wiltshire Not sure how far from Swindon you are, but these people might be able to help.....says they do seat covers. Jacko. Cobra leathers Reply

09-May-2006, 15:36	#5
Jools DSC Club Member BSB Star Posts: 6,930 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bedfordshire Mood: MT Meglomaniac Send Glyn a U2U.... One of the DSC's BHCN horde and an upholsterer who's done a few seats for people on here Reply

09-May-2006, 16:53	#6
swannymere Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,863 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Winchester-ish Mood: High as a kite! Try a saddler if short of options Reply

10-May-2006, 00:20	#7
Mark Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,397 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fareham, Hampshire I know someone based in Portsmouth who can re-cover seats, I've seen his work and it's good. If you want his number, I can get it tomorrow for you. Reply

10-May-2006, 18:45	#8
monstermob 998 Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,099 Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: north hampshire Mood: is it cos i is a bricklayer thanks for all the responses guys- found a local classic car restorer that can do the job for me- hes only too pleased to have a go at a bike seat instead of an austen healey - ready in a couple of days! dave Reply