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Antique Upholstery

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 3:55 pm
by DonFromTexas
I want way out of my way in restoring a 59 Southampton, to include ORIGINAL seat upholstery. It is coming along nicely, just got this from the shop:

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:21 pm
by ImperialAtom
Looks good, Don!

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:25 pm
by DonFromTexas
This vinyl drove him nuts. It is WAY thicker and harder stuff than todays stuff. My other 59 sedan has "broadcloth" upholstery, whatever that means, but will be far easier to do the seats - and door panels.

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Fri Mar 26, 2021 6:50 pm
by ImperialAtom
Nice to see you are going with the original design for seats, will look nice!

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:58 am
by DonFromTexas
And it matches the door panels also.

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Sun Mar 28, 2021 11:01 am
by DonFromTexas
"Ruby" has an entirely different dress to contend with to make it original.

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:59 am
by gary h
Nice Material.

Re: Antique Upholstery

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2021 8:12 am
by DetMatt1
Very nice!