Upholstery material needed for 48 DeSoto

[MarcDeSoto]

I'm getting to the point in my restoration where I'm beginning to think about upholstery for my 48 DeSoto bus. coupe.  It needs new headliner, door panels, carpet, rubber mats, and wool broadcloth for the seats.  I want to do as near an authentic interior as possible.  I'm not really ready to go to an upholsterer yet, but I'm beginning to worry about the supplies running out for cars of my vintage.  Maybe i should buy the materials now before I'm ready to hire an upholsterer?  Does anyone know who has the best supplies?  I'm now contacting SMS for samples.  Marc.

[Bryan]

Only link I have is SMS.  Would coordinate with them to find out how to approximate amount you need or ask an upholsterer.  Probably a lot of wastage given seat shapes and panels.   I had to use mothballs to keep mice and moths out of my car. Mothballs will give you a headache from the fumes..be careful. If you store wool for a while I would get maybe a long sealed container maybe somewhere temp controlled.  Had old clothes in an outside storage shed (water tight but no temp control) that molded after a few years.

[Bryan]

6 hours ago, MarcDeSoto said:

... but I'm beginning to worry about the supplies running out for cars of my vintage.  Maybe i should buy the materials now before I'm ready to hire an upholsterer? 

Same reason I bought all the floor pans for my 1958 Dodge even though it will be a few years before I can get to it.   Only one supplier and prices keep going up.