Stanley Steamer leather repair.

[Quilbilly]

Hello, I am restoring a 1920 Stanley Steamer. It was completely taken apart when I got it but I can almost see the beginning of  the end of the mechanical restoration. So I am thinking about the interior and body work. The leather is in surprisingly good condition considering its age, If possible I would like to keep as much of it as original. Rodents got into it in spots and I am wondering whether it is possible to just repair those areas. I live out the boondocks and there are no upholsterers I can call on to look at it. Is it possible to just replace the damaged panels (pleats?) Any advice would be appreciated. 

[alsancle]

Stanleys are cool.  Please post some pictures!

 

We have a professional upholstery guy on the forum so hopefully he sees this and chimes in.   You really want to try to save that interior as it looks great.

[Quilbilly]

19 hours ago, alsancle said:

Stanleys are cool.  Please post some pictures!

 

We have a professional upholstery guy on the forum so hopefully he sees this and chimes in.   You really want to try to save that interior as it looks great.

Here are a couple of before and somewhat after pictures. 

Edited March 17, 2022 by Quilbilly (see edit history)

[John Bloom]

This is fabulous. I do hope you will post periodically and let us follow along. 

[63RedBrier]

WOW!  The before and after (so far!) are amazing!