Guest BobRobb Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I am restoring a 1956 Packard Caribbean Convertible as a nice driver. The upholstery is good but coming apart in some of the seams and also the leather in this car was coated with some sort of a paint material. I am interested in preserving and conserving the original upholstery (as much as possible), both the leather side and the fabric side of the cushions. Does anyone know of an upholsterer who is familiar with these Caribbean cushions and knows how to re-coat the leather and would take an interest in my project?Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpushbutton Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Gene Ledbetter at Orchard auto restoration has done a number of Carribbeans. He's located in Redford, MI (just outside Detroit) 313-534-3758 or orchardauto@earthlink.netgood shop, great people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen_Dyneto Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Based on examining a number of original 56 Caribbean seats, I suspect the "paint" you are seeing is some kind of leather colorant that was applied by a prior owner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldsDoug Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 Try Charles Chester at Chester's Auto Upholstery, Bowie MD (DC area), 301-249-2121 (2405-A Crain Highway 20716.Also try Charlie Frantz at High Expectations Auto Restoration, Front Royal VA (440 Remound Road), 540/635-6467 - I'm not sure if he does his own upholstery work there or subs it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 74Bronco Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Gene Ledbetter at Orchard auto restoration has done a number of Carribbeans. He's located in Redford, MI (just outside Detroit) 313-534-3758 or orchardauto@earthlink.netgood shop, great peopleTHIS GUYS IS A THIEF!!!! DO NOT - REPEAT - DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH GENE LEDBETTER or JOCKO MCNEIL - THEY ARE THIEVES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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