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packrat6 · 03-02-2021, 09:46 AM

Ready to tackle the job of restoring the interior on my '30 fodor. Have been reading previous posts regarding different "kit" makers and places to buy currently available. Would appreciate comments, dos and don'ts on this subject before making a decision.

KenBolton · 03-02-2021, 09:55 AM

Be certain to ask if they have the material you on hand before making the commitment. Eckler’s told me it would take 6-8 wks. Four months later they said they didn’t have material and had no idea when they would. I’d already rescheduled my installation date from December to April. I should have known better given their customer service history.
Deal with an honest vendor! Classtique quoted 5-7 weeks and likely sooner and yes, they had the material in inventory. They delivered early!

Tacoma Bob · 03-02-2021, 11:24 AM

Just my experience with the former LB kits. When you receive the kit open asap to insure the parts and pieces at least "look" like they will fit. I helped with one car and the rear door panels were for either Briggs or Murray but did not fit. Many guys buy a kit and let it sit for many months. If it needs correcting....sooner is better.

Mike Peters · 03-02-2021, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KenBolton

Be certain to ask if they have the material you on hand before making the commitment. Eckler’s told me it would take 6-8 wks. Four months later they said they didn’t have material and had no idea when they would. I’d already rescheduled my installation date from December to April. I should have known better given their customer service history.
Deal with an honest vendor! Classtique quoted 5-7 weeks and likely sooner and yes, they had the material in inventory. They delivered early!

X2. Call Mike at Classtique.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 03-02-2021, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by KenBolton

Be certain to ask if they have the material you on hand before making the commitment. Eckler’s told me it would take 6-8 wks. Four months later they said they didn’t have material and had no idea when they would. I’d already rescheduled my installation date from December to April. I should have known better given their customer service history.
Deal with an honest vendor! Classtique quoted 5-7 weeks and likely sooner and yes, they had the material in inventory. They delivered early!

Funny thing since they are the sole supplier (-they are the ones having it made and sell to the resto us) for most Model-A interior materials. What bodystyle & fabric did you order??

KenBolton · 03-02-2021, 05:40 PM

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‘30 CCP. Ordered through Brattons initially.

03-02-2021, 09:46 AM	#1
packrat6 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Smithfield, Virginia Posts: 76	interior upholstery kits Ready to tackle the job of restoring the interior on my '30 fodor. Have been reading previous posts regarding different "kit" makers and places to buy currently available. Would appreciate comments, dos and don'ts on this subject before making a decision.

03-02-2021, 09:55 AM	#2
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 213	Re: interior upholstery kits Be certain to ask if they have the material you on hand before making the commitment. Eckler’s told me it would take 6-8 wks. Four months later they said they didn’t have material and had no idea when they would. I’d already rescheduled my installation date from December to April. I should have known better given their customer service history. Deal with an honest vendor! Classtique quoted 5-7 weeks and likely sooner and yes, they had the material in inventory. They delivered early!

03-02-2021, 11:24 AM	#3
Tacoma Bob Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 1,025	Re: interior upholstery kits Just my experience with the former LB kits. When you receive the kit open asap to insure the parts and pieces at least "look" like they will fit. I helped with one car and the rear door panels were for either Briggs or Murray but did not fit. Many guys buy a kit and let it sit for many months. If it needs correcting....sooner is better.

03-02-2021, 05:40 PM	#6
KenBolton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: Fall Creek, WI Posts: 213	Re: interior upholstery kits Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) ‘30 CCP. Ordered through Brattons initially.