Thank you for clarifying that.
Once again I have to admit that since I am not there, I am not qualified to
give very much advice. I will say that I have seldom seem 1960 Imperial
original broad-cloth seats that look that good, in pictures or otherwise. I
almost never saw a set that good even as far back as 1968.
I wish to make a point here. That is that sometimes good original upholstery is
better to have than an excellent reproduction. The only flaw that appears in
those pictures is some slight water staining. Even the padding looks full and
shapely, like a young Jane Russell in a swim suit!
Maybe there is someone with a '60 LeBaron who would like your seats for their
car. They could trade with you so that the worst ones get recovered and a nice
original set are saved. Mine are a different color, and I don't have swivel
seats. I would give my eye teeth for an original front seat that looked like
that.
Again, I can't see them up close, and as you say pictures are deceptive. That
really is a beautiful car.
Paul
In a message dated 5/12/2003 9:29:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
blomberg@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> Gidday Paul
>
> Thanks for the reply - will keep looking for George - maybe someone knows his
>whereabouts, or his veh.
>
> The seats on page 6 of the story are the original seats. There were some old
>coverings on the drivers side and the middle fold down which gave the
>impression that they were worse than what they are so when I took them off for
>some pics the seats look as if they have been recovered - they have not as
>yet. The front seats are in good condition however the pics give the
>impression that they have been recovered. Believe me they look a lot worse
>than they appear - one of the tricks (deceptions) of photos. I want them
>looking excellent. I have sourced the material for them and have someone here
>who will be doing my whole interior but not for a while yet.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <RandalPark@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2004 10:13 AM
> Subject: Re: IML: Where is?
>
>
> > Larry,
> >
> > I am not sure about George, but after reading your note, I see the links at
>the bottom. I clicked on the link to the story about you '60 Imperial and
>found some pictures on page 4 or 5 of the interior. In some of the pictures,
>it looks like the seats have already been redone. Is that true, and if so, how
>did you get them redone so quickly?
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > In a message dated 5/12/2003 7:31:08 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
>blomberg@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
> >
> > > Just wondering if anyone knows the contact details of GEORGE NADELHOFFER
>. He has or at least he used to have a 1960 LeBaron Sedan.
> > >
> > > Stay Safe
> > >
> > > Larry Blomberg
> > > (1960 LeBaron Sedan)
> > >
> > > Chap 1 http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Blomberg/Page01.htm
> > > Chap 2
> http://www.imperialclub.com/Yr/1960/Blomberg/Page05.htm
> >
> >
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