John C. Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm restoring a D24 Convertible and was hoping someone could tell me about how much material was needed to do the entire inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobT-47P15 Posted June 30, 2018 Report Share Posted June 30, 2018 One place that might know is SMS Fabrics company who sells antique car upholstery material. They have a web site you should be able to find. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Skinner Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 (edited) Another way is to measure the Interior with a Cloth Measuring Tape. Much like the ones used by sewers. Remember to account for the seat backs, door panels, armrests, etc. Remember its all looked at as Square Yards by them. Edited July 1, 2018 by Tom Skinner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
normanpitkin Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 I was told 6 to 7 square yards for a 41 chrysler windsor convertible in Highlander plaid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Branded Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Avoid SMS like the plague, once they get you money you’re at their mercy. Google them and read the reviews, a lot of unhappy customers. I’ll never deal with them again and wouldn’t advise anyone else either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDoctor Posted July 1, 2018 Report Share Posted July 1, 2018 Are you going to reupholster the car yourself? If not, I’d just let the shop you select deal with determining the amount of fabric they’ll need. They only charge on a time-and-material basis, the material being what they actually use for the project. Any leftover material goes into their inventory for future, unless you want to buy it, and store it yourself, in case you’d encounter damage of some sort, and you’d have an exact match (not considering fading from the sun, which is something to think about with a convertible . . .). Just a tho’t . . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John C. Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thank you all for all the info. I was considering going with this company for material: https://www.leatherhidestore.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintage6t Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 36 minutes ago, John C. said: Thank you all for all the info. I was considering going with this company for material: https://www.leatherhidestore.com If you're looking for leather I had a very good experience buying from these guys, including a no hassle return of an extra hide. http://www.waterhouseleather.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg51T&CWagon Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Whatever happened to ABC Upholstery in Philly? They had a huge inventory of original fabric. They did my Willys wagon's headliner in the correct woven straw years ago. I wonder who got their stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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