Trying to confirm whether standard upholstery in 55 Special

[wex65]

So, I am planning on sprucing up the interior on my 55 Special this winter and would like to confirm once and for all that the current upholstery is NOT standard. I am not familiar with these cars so am unsure. From pictures I have seen online my guess is that the seat upholstery is not standard but that the door cards likely are, as are the dash colors. Trim code is 440.

Can anyone help?

Paul

[buick5563]

That is the correct pattern, but looks like the incorrect fabric. Click on my name the visit the "My Pictures" part. I think there are a few interior shots of the proper fabric.

EDIT: no there aren't. I'll look for some pics.

Edited August 10, 2012 by buick5563 (see edit history)

[wex65]

Mike

Many thanks for the speedy reply.

I was referencing this page below when thinking the pattern was wrong:

Advanced Automotive Canton CT | 1955 Buikc Interiors

I dont see any seats with same pattern. The pattern under trim code 452 seems most representative of what cars had...

Not sure if anyone makes kits to re-upholster these cars.

Paul

[buick5563]

There are no ready made kits. Many Specials had the 440 trim code, mine included.

SMS has the correct embossed vinyl for the door panels and seatbacks, the correct vinyl for the set bolsters, and the correct fabric for the seating surfaces. I think just the fabrics were in the $700 range ten years ago. I can send you a swatch of the seat fabric if that would help any.