Guest Steeleco Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I have found 4 places for seat vinyl kits.1. Old Buick parts .com2. Clarks Corvair3. OPGI original parts group4. Someone on ebay.If anyone has photos of these installed products it would be great to see and get a review as I am getting ready to redo the interior.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenugent Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 as an option check with your local upholstry shop for price-got mine done for 900-had heard its quite a job-at 600 for kit i decided i had other things to work on-turned out great-vinyl with leather look.t.nugent roa 12969. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Steele,You can see fitted seats on Clark's website. I'm sure my buddy from Buckner will chime in on his experience with the OPGI stuff. I'd be willing to bet that CARS (OldBuickParts.com) is a distributor for Clarks. I'd have to see the ones on ebay to make a statement on them. Could it be some person just selling something they bought from one of these other vendors?From what I've seen, Clarks is the way to go if you want it to look absolutely authentic. Plus they have all of the original colors to choose from. You don't have to worry about trying to find something that hasn't been attacked by the sun or dirtied up in some other way so you can try to match it in color, weight, and texture.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I finished removing the last of the upholstery from the set of seats I bought to recover. Next step is to have them media blasted and painted. I have decided to go with Clark's. I bought a headliner and carpets from them back around 1996. I'm happy with there stuff, their friendly people on the phone, and the good things written about them.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric's.64.Superwildcat Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I am doing the driver's seat only on my '64 and I've made the decision to try it myself. I just received my Clark's order this week. I may not start the project until driving season winds down, but when its time I'll post some before and after photos. I can't compare Clark's to the other vendors, but I can say I've looked at the material and I'm pleased with the color (black) and the weight of the vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Go with Clarks, you will not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Ditto ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Luchene Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Go with Clark's! I had some issues with the dye lot on my order for seats, door panels etc. No ones fault really but I made one call to Clark's and their staff would not let up until I was completely satisfied. I can't say enough good things about my exprience with them and the product appears to be an exact reproduction of the original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REX STALLION Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 Clarks gets my vote as well ,great products and service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bb1970 Posted August 7, 2012 Share Posted August 7, 2012 I'm sure my buddy from Buckner will chime in on his experience with the OPGI stuff. Here I am! I'll be brief. DON"T ORDER FROM OPGI!!!!!!!!!!! Just get a quality product from Clarks Corvair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrlforfun Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 OK Riviera People: I just ordered more stuff from Clarks. Their seats are so good and original and of excellent quality. The vinyl at $35 a yard is also a great buy. The non-Riviera, non-upholstry stuff I'd shop for price as well as quality, otherwise their upholstery is really good. OPGI.....I still have a bad taste in my mouth from ordering from them. Mitch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rob J Posted August 8, 2012 Share Posted August 8, 2012 I'm ordering interior stuff soon, and I plan on ordering from Clark's. Got a number of samples, and it looks like nice quality stuff. Doing the Fawn Cloth/Vinyl interior on the white 65, and Saddle Vinyl on the GS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Steeleco Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 Alright, so you guys are saying order from Clarks huh? Well I placed my order today for all front and rear buckets, buttons, hog-rings and pliers. From Clarks of course. I think I will actually have them installed by a place in West Palm Beach called Central Auto Trim. But I may buy some high density foam and try it myself. The shop wants $450.00 to do the job (remove and reinstall as well). What do ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted August 9, 2012 Share Posted August 9, 2012 $450 sounds like a bargain. From hereTo here X3 is a lot of work and that's just removalBernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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