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tattooman

Thanks again to all for trying to help identify the "mystery" interior I had in my '49 Commodore. But you know what hey say "outta sight.... outta mind". I installed the seat covers I bought from Kanter today and am pretty pleased with the results. The only problems I encountered were with my ability, not the quality of the product. As an affordable alternative to a proper re-upholstery job (I'm waiting to win the lottery) these covers seem to work pretty well. Thought some of you might like to have a look in case you were thinking about something similar. Happy Hudsoning.

Aaron

Dave53-7C

WOW! That's actually much nicer than I expected. It looks like you did a great job.

junkcarfann

How much did they cost?

tattooman

Thanks Dave. I was suprised at the quality too! Nicely pleated and padded and they even had the right pattern to include the rear 18" arm rest. I could have stretched them a bit tighter around the skirts of the seats, but my hands don't have the "grip" they used to.... Overall I'm pretty happy though.... and you know how it goes.... If somebody's looking that close, they're looking to buy it....... and it isn't for sale...

Regards,

Aaron

tattooman

Hey junkcarfann: I bought the "deluxe" pleated kit for the front and rear seats. Price was 389.00. I also bought a butt load of extra fabric at 25 dollars per yard.... just in case (in case of what I have no idea).

Regards,

Aaron

Dave53-7C

Hey Aaron,

I was expecting something really generic. However, what you have looks period correct. I noticed the center arm rest...looks good. You don't have to worry about the old lack of grip, the fabric will give a little with use and will be easier to adjust. Now you need to do the door panels with the extra fabric and you'll be good to go.

Dave

dougc_portland

Aaron, you did a darn nice job. I am going that route on my 54 Hornet Sedan.

Do you have any words of wisdom for me, i.e. little tricks you learned, etc.?

Doug

Eugene, Oregon

faustmb

And a suicide knob to boot

The seat covers really do look nice. Good job with the install.

Matt

tattooman

Hi Doug. Thanks for the compliment. I bought some polyester "batting" (the thin stuff they maked quilts from) any layed it over the area where the buttons pulled the seats inward a bit. I also filled a hole on the drivers backrest with it. That made the surfaces more level and easier to cover without wrinlkles. The fabric from Kanter was really heavy stuff (at least the one I picked) and I found that doing the job outside in the sun helped "soften" and aided in stretching the material. I followed the instructions, started in the center and worked my way outwards and it worked pretty well. The fit in the corners is pretty critical, otherwise it's just stretch and hog ring.... Good luck to you and let us know how it turns out....

Aaron

tattooman

Thanks Matt. I appreciate your reply. Having never re-covered anything before made it a real "adventure" but alls well that ends well. Yep, since for years my car was a daily driver (of sorts), the suicide knob really came in handy parallel parking..... But after wacking my wrist with it going around a few corners, I know why they call them suicide knobs............

Later,

Aaron

tattooman

Yeah Dave...... Door panels next....... ugh. I'll have to wait till my dollar store Chinese "Fortune thermometer" says its an auspicious day for door panels. Actually, They are next. Just waiting for the paint job to be done first.... Regards,

Aaron

Dave53-7C

Aaron,

Come on, door panels are fun. But you better check on that Chinese Fortune thermometer. I think the temperature reading is just painted on. You know, all this stuff about lead based paints made them take mercury out of thermometers in fear that American parents would let their kids put them in their mouths too. So, you'll have to consult your Feng Shui Master to determine an auspicious day for doing upholstery work. Just let the Chi, paint and fabric flow.

Dave

stffy64

I say also use the extra fabric for the door panels and even the sun visors. Just my thoughts still looks really good by the pictures i would have guess they were not seat covers really nice

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