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Upholstery Sources?

Does anyone have any info or recommendations for sources for upholstery material for headliners, door panels or seats?
I want to replace the headliner in my 1930 614. I checked out our web pages but could not find anything to help me locate sources. I have looked on the web but that has been less than successful.

Where Are You From? Ellensburg, WA. (the sunny side of the state)

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes, mostly 407s

Re: Upholstery Sources?

LeBaron Bonney has been a longtime source of materials for our era cars. They list mohair in various colors (seats, doorpanels) and cotton fabric (headlining) in many colors. Is it the exact match for Durant product cars? Ask someone to prove otherwise> Ross

Where Are You From? Orygun

Do You own a car built by Durant? 1930 6-14

Re: Upholstery Sources?

Bob
Another source of interior material is SMS Auto Fabrics, 350 South Redwood St., Canby, OR 97013

www.smsautofabrics.com (503) 263-3535 Your side of the continent.

Bob, keep us posted

Where Are You From? Tucson

Do You own a car built by Durant? yes

Re: Upholstery Sources?

In my experience so far, I would NOT recommend SMS Auto Fabrics as a company to have any custom work done. They promised me in January that after receipt of half the total cost, they would begin and have my custom fabric order done and sent to me in 4 to 6 months and then charge the balance. After initiating the order, communication is done by e-mail to track the status of an order. 4 months after my initial payment, they charged the remaining balance on my card. It is now 10 months and 53 emails later, and I only receive "one liners" that state delays or progress that at times contradicts previous emails. Very frustrating to be able to plan a restoration. I am at the brink of filing a complaint with the BBB.

Where Are You From? Hyattsville, Md

Do You own a car built by Durant? Yes

 

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