Cushioned Seat Material

peteburrs · Post by **peteburrs** » Fri Oct 19, 2012 6:20 pm

Looking to reupholster the seats on my Holiday 250 Cruiser this winter and I am hoping someone might have a suggested source for materials that are close to what they used on my 59'. The materials are black and white. The black is an upholstery type material with an oval pattern and the white is a vinyl type material with a texture that looks similar to beadboard/wainscot/etc. Any help is greatly appreciated!

Torchie · Post by **Torchie** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 5:02 am

Try this site.
www.garysupholstery..com
They have lots of different materials as well as vinyls.
Also post a picture if you can.
Karl.

W Guy · Post by **W Guy** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:09 pm

Karl,
Does he only stock boat upholstery or does he also stock old auto stuff on bolts? The link didn't work for me.

Verne

Torchie · Post by **Torchie** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:21 pm

Verne.
They have auto as well as boats and lots of material as well.
I don't know how to post a link so I just posted the web address.
If you type that in on your computer it should bring them up.

Here is another company as well.
www.universalupholstery.com
They specialize in vintage stuff.
What are you working on?
Karl.

Torchie · Post by **Torchie** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 1:24 pm

O.k. Verne.
The problem with the first link is too many dots.
Try it now.
www.garysupholstery.com
karl

W Guy · Post by **W Guy** » Sat Oct 20, 2012 2:12 pm

Thanks a lot. I'm into early '60s Chevys and some of the original materials are not available through reproduction sources. It's always nice to find an old upholsterer who has NOS bolts of material on the shelves.

My original '60 Sea Coaster never had upholstery (must have been an option) so I'm doomed to floatation seat custions.

Verne

PS: I just sent emails to both of them with inquiries. Thanks a lot for the references!

JoeCB · Post by **JoeCB** » Sun Oct 21, 2012 6:29 am

Try these guys, they specialize in classic auto materials... have it in stock or can actually make a custom matched pattern. I used them several years ago to match vinyl in my Lone Star Malibu restoration.
http://www.smsautofabrics.com/

Joe B