the41cadguy Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 A person helping me with my 1941 Cadillac 6019S called today, and mentioned that there was a company called "Affordable Upholstery" in Quincy, IL. I punched the words in to make a search and didn't get any results. Any help? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bkazmer Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 know whether you want wool as original or synthethic blends (they are shinier and feel different) - there's a major price difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Peterson Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 Doesn't the difference in price for the material pale compared to the cost of labor? In other words, when looking at the large picture of doing a complete upholstery job, does it make sense to use the wrong materials? Let's say the job costs $8,000, but you can save $500-$1,000 if you use the wrong stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 18, 2007 Share Posted January 18, 2007 They have posted here Commercial Ads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the41cadguy Posted January 18, 2007 Author Share Posted January 18, 2007 Um, guys. While I am new to the forum, I am NOT new to the hobby. I started way back in 1958. I definitely know the difference between the materials available. If I wanted synthentic, I'd leave the custom made seat covers the car is presently wearing on it. (I will probably install wool broadcloth in the car which Hirsch sells for $75.00 per running yard.) The firm that I was looking for purportedly did the labor for far less than current labor costs and had appeared somewhere on the AACA site. I appreciate the posts however, and I like the quote about skirting the issue...And, if anyone does remember seeing the reference to the firm with more details, I will be grateful for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 the41cadguy,Was the link above not the place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the41cadguy Posted January 19, 2007 Author Share Posted January 19, 2007 Hi Tom, Forgive me for not responding last night. It was getting late and I forgot to back up to this spot. Yes, that was the right firm. I am going to call him as soon as I get off line. (Still have dial up.) I also have a local lead on a firm locally that did a complete leather/top job on a classic for 9K and 7.5K was for materials. They are purportedly from south of the border originally and did the job for a local high roller (He bought one of the original Duesenbergs a year ago in Auburn.) P.S. We went to Gene Perkin's garage a couple of weeks ago and I fell in love with the color of his roadster about the same year as yours. The dark brown/maroon one. Best regards, BW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom M Posted January 19, 2007 Share Posted January 19, 2007 BW, <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Gene Perkin's garage </div></div>Does he live in the Chicago Area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the41cadguy Posted January 21, 2007 Author Share Posted January 21, 2007 HI Tom, Gene lives in Greenwood, IN. Thought you might have known him through the CCCA/AACA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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