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Location: Acton, MA | I am about to try and re-cover the seats of my 1958 Firesweep seats (straight bench seats). I am planning on buying some new old stock seat covers and the materials to re-stuff the seats.
What do people recommend? Does anyone know of a web site that has pictures of what I am trying to do. Kanter sells a seat stuffing kit. I am assuming that I should get rid of the wood shavings, bad foam and burlap that are in my seats now.
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Location: NC USA | hello
you can try SMS in Oregon. I was told about them in a prior forum. they have some Photos but you can request samples from the site. Their site name is smsautofabrics.com Hope that helps.
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Location: The not-so-great, dirty-white North ( Michigan) | I would also try Original Auto Interiors in Columbus, Michigan.
Website is:
http://www.originalauto.com/
Another source is ABC Auto Upholstery and Top in Philly. Here is a link there:
http://philadelphia.citysearch.com/profile/8971618/philadelphia_pa/...
Both of these places have a very good selection of both NOS and NORS stock, and both can supply the foam/backing/hog rings/thread and other parts you will need if you are doing it yorself.
They also can help you estimate how much of each to order, and can give tips on doing it (although I HIGHLY recommend you buy a book on this subject and do a small, more incon***uous piece first before jumping into the major job.
Edited by DeSotohead 2005-10-27 7:22 AM
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Location: Acton, MA | I talked to Original Auto Interiors today. I had already determined that I could by the NOS seat cover from them. However, they told me that they don't have any seat stuffing materials. Also, where do I buy that black cardboard like stuff that is on top of the hat shelf area and on the outsides of the front feet area? |
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Location: The not-so-great, dirty-white North ( Michigan) | I have seen people use painted masonite or luan plywood for the kickpanel and rear package shelf material.
You can also get thick cardboard for that from art/drafting supply houses (though it might be special order), and then you paint it. If you go that route, I highly recommend that you seal it with clear acrylic spay paint to prevent the moisture absorption that warps it. |
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