The Ford Barn

The Master Cylinder · 02-18-2023, 08:40 PM

I just received the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Model "A" News and I see MAC's has a full page ad and Cartouche has a ½ page ad. Are they still in business?

I need the front carpet for my '30 Town Sedan but am reluctant to purchase from MAC's.

The other vendors don't seem to carry carpet, any sugestions.

Thank you.

Ken/Alabama · 02-18-2023, 08:57 PM

Anything about the upholstery for our V8 Fords ?? From what I’ve heard Cartouche is done !

JayJay · 02-18-2023, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

I just received the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Model "A" News and I see MAC's has a full page ad and Cartouche has a ½ page ad. Are they still in business?

I need the front carpet for my '30 Town Sedan but am reluctant to purchase from MAC's.

The other vendors don't seem to carry carpet, any sugestions.

Thank you.

Master - Classtique appears to offer carpet (I hope so, I need a set for my '30 Town Sedan!), see https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com...dowC_Sedan.pdf. Get a set and let me know how they are.

JayJay

The Master Cylinder · 02-18-2023, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JayJay

Master - Classtique appears to offer carpet (I hope so, I need a set for my '30 Town Sedan!), see https://www.classtiqueupholstery.com...dowC_Sedan.pdf. Get a set and let me know how they are.

JayJay

Thanks for that, JyJay. That is exactly what I want, wool, square weave. I wonder why they sell the rear by itself but not the front. You would think the front would wear out faster (like mine) and need to be replaced sooner.

I'll give them a call.

JayJay · 02-18-2023, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

Thanks for that, JyJay. That is exactly what I want, wool, square weave I wonder why they sell the rear by itself but not the front. You would think the front would wear out faster (like mine) and need to be replaced sooner.

I'll give the a call.

Please let me know what you find out.

JayJay

Ordsgt · 02-18-2023, 10:32 PM

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Call Mike at Classtique. He is a very knowledgeable person and am sure he can help you. He may have just the front, just ask. I have been very happy with his service

jak · 02-20-2023, 09:05 AM

As of NOvember 2022 Cartouche has been closed. All of the employees were let go and i believer the assets were either sold or disposed of.

Seth Swoboda · 02-21-2023, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by jak

As of NOvember 2022 Cartouche has been closed. All of the employees were let go and i believer the assets were either sold or disposed of.

The morons that bought them threw all the assests, patterns material in the trash.

nkaminar · 02-22-2023, 07:03 AM

Years ago I bought a heavy duty sewing machine. I have gotten the money back many times. One of the first things I did with my Town Sedan was repair the carpet. Right now I am starting a project to re upholster the couch in our RV. New couches are over $1,000. It did take some experience to get half way decent results. I will not say that I am as good as the professionals but good enough.

rotorwrench · 02-22-2023, 08:01 PM

On my old used Consew 206, the first thing I did was get a solid state motor drive so that I could slow it down to get used to it. It's fast enough at speed for me to not want to change back to a clutch motor. The clutch motor is too sensitive and doesn't feather very well. As long as a person can keep it guided on the edge of the foot, it will sew as straight a line as a person needs. A reversible walking foot machine is the cat's meow for sewing upholstery. The machines will last a life time or two if properly serviced.

Oldbluoval · 02-23-2023, 08:31 AM

Wheeew! Macs ecklers and cartouche have gone 15 rounds on this website!
Have folks really not gathered they’re out of business and/or bad???

TerryO · 02-23-2023, 09:16 AM

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Wheeew! Macs ecklers and cartouche have gone 15 rounds on this website!
Have folks really not gathered they’re out of business and/or bad???

TOB

C1Nelson · 02-23-2023, 10:55 AM

Ecklers, Mac’s were difficult to work with when you had something that was not correct that they sent. 6-8 weeks to get refunds. Personally I am glad to see them gone. I have had much better service from Snyders, Berts, etc.

McMimmcs · 02-23-2023, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

The morons that bought them threw all the assests, patterns material in the trash.

What is your source for this comment ? I was told by a former employee that all assets were being auctioned. Wayne

The Master Cylinder · 02-23-2023, 01:49 PM

How far this thread has strayed!!

My initial question was asking where I could purchase carpet for my Town Sedan.

Seth Swoboda · 02-23-2023, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Master Cylinder

How far this thread has strayed!!

My initial question was asking where I could purchase carpet for my Town Sedan.

Classtique Upholstery.

Oldbluoval · 02-23-2023, 05:57 PM

Answered in post #3 and thereafter!
I guess some of us have diarrhea of the keyboard!

redmodelt · 02-23-2023, 08:38 PM

Not everyone reads every post every day, so ya there are people who don't know what is going on with MACs.

The Master Cylinder · 02-24-2023, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Seth Swoboda

Classtique Upholstery.

Got it in post #3, thanks. I contacted Mike and he is sending color samples.

Terry, NJ · 02-26-2023, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by nkaminar

Years ago I bought a heavy duty sewing machine. I have gotten the money back many times. One of the first things I did with my Town Sedan was repair the carpet. Right now I am starting a project to re upholster the couch in our RV. New couches are over $1,000. It did take some experience to get half way decent results. I will not say that I am as good as the professionals but good enough.

Good for you ! I am thinking of doing the same thing! Machines I've seen listed on Craigslist seem to run about $200 up. Assuming you get the machine, where do you get the Bedford Cord to run in it? I know Bedford Cord is being made, but on huge quantities (1000s of yds) which none of us would want to have to process. You can buy it really cheap, but not in the Mod. A pattern.
Terry

02-18-2023, 08:40 PM	#1
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 886	MAC's & Cartouche I just received the Jan/Feb 2023 issue of Model "A" News and I see MAC's has a full page ad and Cartouche has a ½ page ad. Are they still in business? I need the front carpet for my '30 Town Sedan but am reluctant to purchase from MAC's. The other vendors don't seem to carry carpet, any sugestions. Thank you. __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

02-18-2023, 08:57 PM	#2
Ken/Alabama Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,261	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Anything about the upholstery for our V8 Fords ?? From what I’ve heard Cartouche is done !

02-18-2023, 10:32 PM	#6
Ordsgt Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Yorktown Virginia Posts: 182	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Call Mike at Classtique. He is a very knowledgeable person and am sure he can help you. He may have just the front, just ask. I have been very happy with his service

02-20-2023, 09:05 AM	#7
jak Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 279	Re: MAC's & Cartouche As of NOvember 2022 Cartouche has been closed. All of the employees were let go and i believer the assets were either sold or disposed of.

02-22-2023, 07:03 AM	#9
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Years ago I bought a heavy duty sewing machine. I have gotten the money back many times. One of the first things I did with my Town Sedan was repair the carpet. Right now I am starting a project to re upholster the couch in our RV. New couches are over $1,000. It did take some experience to get half way decent results. I will not say that I am as good as the professionals but good enough. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.

02-22-2023, 08:01 PM	#10
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,436	Re: MAC's & Cartouche On my old used Consew 206, the first thing I did was get a solid state motor drive so that I could slow it down to get used to it. It's fast enough at speed for me to not want to change back to a clutch motor. The clutch motor is too sensitive and doesn't feather very well. As long as a person can keep it guided on the edge of the foot, it will sew as straight a line as a person needs. A reversible walking foot machine is the cat's meow for sewing upholstery. The machines will last a life time or two if properly serviced.

02-23-2023, 08:31 AM	#11
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Wheeew! Macs ecklers and cartouche have gone 15 rounds on this website! Have folks really not gathered they’re out of business and/or bad???

02-23-2023, 10:55 AM	#13
C1Nelson Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Nampa, Idaho Posts: 61	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Ecklers, Mac’s were difficult to work with when you had something that was not correct that they sent. 6-8 weeks to get refunds. Personally I am glad to see them gone. I have had much better service from Snyders, Berts, etc.

02-23-2023, 01:49 PM	#15
The Master Cylinder Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 886	Re: MAC's & Cartouche How far this thread has strayed!! My initial question was asking where I could purchase carpet for my Town Sedan. __________________ The Master Cylinder Enjoying life at the beach in SoCal...

02-23-2023, 05:57 PM	#17
Oldbluoval Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Signal Mtn, TN (SE TN) Posts: 2,372	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Answered in post #3 and thereafter! I guess some of us have diarrhea of the keyboard! Last edited by Oldbluoval; 02-23-2023 at 06:45 PM.

02-23-2023, 08:38 PM	#18
redmodelt Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Portland OR Posts: 6,342	Re: MAC's & Cartouche Not everyone reads every post every day, so ya there are people who don't know what is going on with MACs. __________________ I know the voices aren't real but damn they have some good ideas! Last edited by redmodelt; 02-23-2023 at 11:56 PM.