The Ford Barn

Scott52 · 11-23-2022, 10:42 AM

One guys story. I was planning to recover the seats in my 1952 Crestline. I planned to find a period looking fabric. SMS Auto Fabrics had a selection of fabrics for various makes and models and I got samples from them. Took awhile as I asked for over a dozen. I spoke to the owner who is not a spring chicken. He asked what I was working on and I sent him a photo of the original material. He had it, not on the website. I bought enough to get the job done. My niece actually moved within 10 miles of him in Canby, Or. I did an RV road trip about 5 months after I purchased the material and picked it up. They had it and looks great. My wife is going to sew the covers and we bought a couple of used commercial sewing machines. We just got our extra living space back after my parents moved in with us so we could take care of them for the rest of their lives. Then my son moved back in after a divorce. He has just moved on. My wife now has her sewing room and I guess we can start the job in January. Try SMS, I read they are hard to deal with but I was more than satisfied. The way things are going, any lead is a good one.

T Scott · 11-23-2022, 10:52 AM

If one could get ahold of Dave Trank he might offer an update on this. He was the go to guy at Cartouche and I think quite knowledgeable. I did two 34's with Cartouche kits and during the process Dave was quite helpful. Although these kits were not quite on par with Lebarron Bonney I was still pleased with them and would buy again.

Seth Swoboda · 11-23-2022, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by T Scott

If one could get ahold of Dave Trank he might offer an update on this. He was the go to guy at Cartouche and I think quite knowledgeable. I did two 34's with Cartouche kits and during the process Dave was quite helpful. Although these kits were not quite on par with Lebarron Bonney I was still pleased with them and would buy again.

I could be wrong but I think they let Dave go. They supposedly fired most all the Cartouche staff. The company that bought them, Turn5 Productions, does not care about Early Fords. They are into lifted F100's and Broncos. I therefore do not care about lifted F100's or the yuppie, hipster bunch that overpays for early Broncos.

Mike in Mass · 11-29-2022, 07:22 AM

My kit arrived late October. 1939 picup. Glad I pulled the trigger when I did . Still. In the box but at least I have it .

supereal · 11-29-2022, 03:54 PM

If you have the original piece, a good auto trim shop can duplicate it. When restoring any vehicle, always save anything you remove, even battered or torn ones for this reason.

Kube · 11-29-2022, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike in Mass

My kit arrived late October. 1939 picup. Glad I pulled the trigger when I did . Still. In the box but at least I have it .

Do NOT store it in the box. Unfold the material pieces as best you are able.

DavidG · 11-29-2022, 06:59 PM

Mike,

Good advice! it also applies to rubber floor mats whether NOS or reproduction if they are kept in other than a loose roll.

The Liberator · 01-15-2023, 02:57 AM

Darn, right when I was thinking of ordering a kit too. Sad to hear these companies closing down.

Clrascoe · 11-26-2024, 09:21 PM

I know this is an old thread but is there anything new on upholstery supplier options? I am beginning the restoration of a 47 Coupe and am not finding any sources for materials much less kits.

WarbirdPhotog · 11-26-2024, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Clrascoe

I know this is an old thread but is there anything new on upholstery supplier options? I am beginning the restoration of a 47 Coupe and am not finding any sources for materials much less kits.

This thread was posted in a few days ago. (see page 2)
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=260727

I got my headliner from SMS Fabrics. It was a long wait, and they messed up the first headliner (wrong color and wrong fabric than the sample they sent), and I just got the second headliner... correct color, but still wrong fabric. At this point, I think I'm just going to have to use what I have. So I'm mixed on them.

Larry29 · 09-14-2025, 08:52 PM

hopefully snyders take over and comes up with kits, seem they have there stuff together.

Automotive Stud · 09-16-2025, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Willit Stop

My brother is about to order a headliner for his 1930 C**** from these guys.I don't know anything about them, good or bad. Might be worth looking into though. Nice knowledgeable people on the phone. Please let all of us know what you find out. Good luck.
https://newstalgiaparts.com/

For what it's worth I ordered a headliner from here for my model A coupe hot rod. I needed black vinyl to match the interior, so I assume it was made to order. It arrived and installed no problem.

Newc · 09-16-2025, 08:45 PM

In Canby, Or there is SMS for fabric bolts only. I used to live 10 miles from them and have helped folks with getting orders done, BUT they are very busy with Fabric lots ONLY. Newc

Chris in MA · 09-28-2025, 10:06 AM

The full Cartouche product line was listed my last Mac’s catalog - last spring maybe. Prices went down some too.

11-23-2022, 10:42 AM	#21
Scott52 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2020 Posts: 204	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery One guys story. I was planning to recover the seats in my 1952 Crestline. I planned to find a period looking fabric. SMS Auto Fabrics had a selection of fabrics for various makes and models and I got samples from them. Took awhile as I asked for over a dozen. I spoke to the owner who is not a spring chicken. He asked what I was working on and I sent him a photo of the original material. He had it, not on the website. I bought enough to get the job done. My niece actually moved within 10 miles of him in Canby, Or. I did an RV road trip about 5 months after I purchased the material and picked it up. They had it and looks great. My wife is going to sew the covers and we bought a couple of used commercial sewing machines. We just got our extra living space back after my parents moved in with us so we could take care of them for the rest of their lives. Then my son moved back in after a divorce. He has just moved on. My wife now has her sewing room and I guess we can start the job in January. Try SMS, I read they are hard to deal with but I was more than satisfied. The way things are going, any lead is a good one.

11-23-2022, 10:52 AM	#22
T Scott Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: East Boothbay, Maine Posts: 319	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery If one could get ahold of Dave Trank he might offer an update on this. He was the go to guy at Cartouche and I think quite knowledgeable. I did two 34's with Cartouche kits and during the process Dave was quite helpful. Although these kits were not quite on par with Lebarron Bonney I was still pleased with them and would buy again.

11-29-2022, 03:54 PM	#25
supereal Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery If you have the original piece, a good auto trim shop can duplicate it. When restoring any vehicle, always save anything you remove, even battered or torn ones for this reason.

11-29-2022, 06:59 PM	#27
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,670	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery Mike, Good advice! it also applies to rubber floor mats whether NOS or reproduction if they are kept in other than a loose roll. Last edited by DavidG; 01-15-2023 at 06:37 AM. Reason: word tense

01-15-2023, 02:57 AM	#28
The Liberator Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 10	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery Darn, right when I was thinking of ordering a kit too. Sad to hear these companies closing down.

11-26-2024, 09:21 PM	#29
Clrascoe Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Posts: 14	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery I know this is an old thread but is there anything new on upholstery supplier options? I am beginning the restoration of a 47 Coupe and am not finding any sources for materials much less kits.

09-14-2025, 08:52 PM	#31
Larry29 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 14	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery hopefully snyders take over and comes up with kits, seem they have there stuff together.

09-16-2025, 08:45 PM	#33
Newc Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3,052	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery In Canby, Or there is SMS for fabric bolts only. I used to live 10 miles from them and have helped folks with getting orders done, BUT they are very busy with Fabric lots ONLY. Newc

09-28-2025, 10:06 AM	#34
Chris in MA Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Newburyport, MA Posts: 133	Re: Cartouche gone, where to get upholstery The full Cartouche product line was listed my last Mac’s catalog - last spring maybe. Prices went down some too.