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07-19-2021, 10:22 PM | #1 |
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Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
All you '32 Gurus. Where do you guys go to for original looking Roadster interior?
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07-20-2021, 08:17 AM | #2 |
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Re: Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
With the demise of LeBaron Bonney, the answer shifted from certainty to uncertainty overnight. Mac's Cartouche division offers kits for both standard and deluxe '32 roadsters, but their website provides little information in the way of photos or material samples. They do state that they do not offer leather for the front seat cushions in the deluxe version, which is inconsistent with what was used originally on the deluxe cushions. Their asking prices seem absurdly low, which brings to mind the old saw about getting what you pay for.
Depending on how far you want to go with "original looking", your best bet might be using a qualified nearby auto upholstery shop and furnishing them what they will need in the way of photos and information to create your upholstery. Chapter 15 of the Early Ford V8 Club's "The 1932 Ford Book, A Production Chronicle and Restoration Guide", available on the Club's website (earlyfordv8.org) includes the requisite photos and other information regarding the original upholstery to permit you to do so. |
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07-21-2021, 01:29 PM | #3 |
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Re: Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
Thank you! I'm 'on the fence' about Cartouche kits. I'm reading some praises and some terrible 'horror stories'.
I'd like to see some detailed pictures of each interior panel they supply! Not an overview in a completed car, or a catalog picture. Do you know if the "earlyfordV8.org" has such individual interior panel pictures one 'might' be able to go off of? LOL Your statement of "You get what you pay for". That ONLY applies to, paint jobs, chrome plating, motorcycle helmets, and ,,,,,,, (ahem) "ladies of the night" |
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07-21-2021, 02:43 PM | #5 |
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Re: Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
If you are looking for an interior that will pass the scrutiny of V-8 Club judging then Cartouche nor Classtique will do. As David points out, since the demise of LeBaron-Bonny you will need to do your research on the correct fabrics/leather and purchase the correct materials and go to a reputable upholstery shop with pictures and have the job done by them. As far as '32 gurus, David is number one and you will be well advised to take his recommendations and any pictures he can offer.
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07-21-2021, 03:08 PM | #6 |
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You haven't mentioned whether your car is a standard or deluxe version. There are significant differences in the door trim panels, materials, and colors between the two versions. |
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'If' I could see good detailed pictures of the Cartouche interior kit,,,,,,. |
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07-23-2021, 12:07 AM | #8 | |
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07-23-2021, 06:43 AM | #9 |
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Re: Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
Give this a try.
https://www.mecum.com/auctions/india...s-deuceheaven/ Gene had a couple of Roadster's and there "Should" be a few pictures of the interiors on both you could get a good Idea of what they looked like!!!! |
07-25-2021, 10:35 PM | #10 |
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Great! Thanks for the pictures! I understand now.
OK, does ANYone have the same style of detailed pictures of the Cartouche interior kit? |
07-28-2021, 07:29 PM | #11 |
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Re: Original (style) '32 Roadster upholstery
Caution! counting the number of pleats and seams is a source of confusion for some upholstery guys. I had a leather seat made with the wrong number of seams...just looked wrong. Upholstery guy screwed up and didnt look at pics I sent. He re did it
at no charge. |
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