Guest Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 Does anyone have arecommendation for a source for the upholstery in the seats for my 61 Buick Electra? And 2nd, does anyone know a truly good, reliable, upholsterer in the Midwest to redo my seats? I've checked locally and there is no one that does "like new" upholstery. Ever notice how many cars at car shows look like they have poor non original upholstery jobs on them? What happened to this career?Bryanabcmoran@quixnet.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerryacheson Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 My 62 Electra interior was hand made by Kent's Upholstery in Beach Grove, IN (Indianapolis). Take a look at my picture page in my signature. If you have the original pattern, he can fix you up. I waited 2 years in line to get in though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 www.smsautofabrics.com . Not always inexpensive, but they are truly amazing when it comes to sourcing original upholstery yardage. Examples: I was able to get wet-look and woven vinyl for my 74 Hurst/Olds. A Pontiac friend found the correct "Palais" cloth for his 1966 Bonneville Brougham. They just came thru for me on 1964 Olds Ninety Eight Custom Sport Coupe cloth. Someone here on the forums from Sweden found "Navajo" cloth for a 1958 Buick thru them.The website has a contact page. Fill it out and send to them, and they'll send you samples of what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 I have to agree with Glenn on SMS. Although I had a runaround with owner Doug on a special order, he pulled through with flying colors. I sent him a sample of the houndstooth material from my Metropolitan and he matched it perfect. A little pricey, but it couldn't be had anywhere else...Now my Met is complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Skyking Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I must add, they have their own looms, so they can reproduce almost anything..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I'm another extremely satified SMS customer. Have bought both NOS and REpro fabric from them. It's all good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 A lot of the original body cloth was made right down the road from here by Collins & Aikman in Roxboro NC. Some of the local guys can tell you when they made certain cloths. They're still making it- one of the few textile plants that hasn't been decimated by NAFTA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Baysinger Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Bryon, I just went through the same search for my '63 Electra. In my case, I already knew I was taking my seats to one of the best upholstery craftsman in the field, which goes by the name of Historic Motor Cars here in Terre Haute IN. But first I wanted to compare his prices with other companies. My interior is leather, and SMS quoted me $4500, which did not include shipping the seats back and forth. Then I went to Historic and he quoted $1800. Historic is highly regarded and has worked on the finest cars you'll see anywhere. It might be worth your time to give him a call...812 232 8494 My seats are in his shop now, and if I can help you in any way, don't hesitate to ask.Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 I think most off us that have delat with SMS have bought fabric/material/leather only. Even if he goes with the best upholsterer you still have to get the correct fabric somewhere or the ubholsterer orders it usually from there of a similar place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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