| 1937sedandelivery | -- 07-13-2017 @ 9:28 AM |
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Hello, I expect this has been discussed many times before. I have a 37 Fordor Deluxe with all original interior, though it is in very poor condition. I want to get the car completely re-upholstered, and maintain its originality as much as possible. Everything needs to be replaced, including the back window curtain. LebaronBonney seems to be the "go-to" supplier. I would appreciate some pros & cons experiences feedback. Question: should I have it installed by someone with experience in that field? or is it reasonable for the DIY'er to do it? I have never done any upholstery work, nor am I particularly good at it. Thanks Folks, gregg
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| sarahcecelia | -- 07-13-2017 @ 1:05 PM |
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I have used Lebaron Bonney for a new top on my 1940 convertible , and new interior for my 1950 Custom Tudor, and sent my passenger assist straps, for the 1950, to them and they made them like they came from the factory! I highly recommend them, but have a professional car upholstery man do the installation! Regards, Steve Lee This message was edited by sarahcecelia on 7-13-17 @ 1:06 PM
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| 1937sedandelivery | -- 07-13-2017 @ 1:45 PM |
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Thanks Steve. I think I will pay the bucks to have a local shop do the installation. Good tip about the assist straps. Didn't know you could send something like that in and have it done. Gregg
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| CharlieStephens | -- 07-13-2017 @ 2:08 PM |
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I believe that LeBaronBonney has a relationship with some installers. They are "approved" or "certified" or something like that. If you get one of these installers do the work including ordering the upholstery it will cost a little more but if there is a problem hopefully they will own the problem instead of you. Charlie Stephens
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| 1937sedandelivery | -- 07-13-2017 @ 4:04 PM |
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Charlie, I just checked. They have a "certified" installer in Phoenix, but I am 100 miles away in Tucson. I don't trust my car enough to take it up there in this heat. I will try a local shop here in town to see if they have ever installed a LB upholstery kit before. My guess is that they will say "oh, sure, we can do that". Will see where the road takes me. Thanks, Gregg
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| CharlieStephens | -- 07-13-2017 @ 4:55 PM |
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Gregg, Try contacting the local EFV8 Club or Model A club and see if they can recommend anyone. I am sure anyone can put one in but you should go to someone that understands the old cars. A friend's '32 came back from the shop with a lot of chromed Phillips head screws (they looked good but weren't right and the shop didn't know the difference). Charlie Stephens This message was edited by CharlieStephens on 7-13-17 @ 4:56 PM
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