Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by John McCall and Mitch Parker On 2012/12/15 9:19:40

I owned a 55 Clipper Constellation in which the previous owner had retained all the vinyl trim (turquoise) but had placed velour in the inserts. I was able to get the original "star" fabric (or a reproduction) from SMS (I believe)in black with silver stars. I had a good bit left over and installed it in a 56 Clipper Super. Though technically incorrect, it certainly looked good with the black pinpoint nylon bolsters.

I only wish I had some of this fabric to give to you. I will look around to see if there are a few remnants. If so, I'll be glad to forward them to you for use in having more reproduction fabric run (although SMS should have the pattern in their records).

It has been so long ago that I honestly can't attest to where I got the fabric, but that being said, as it has been pointed out previously, SMS is about the only game in town.

It is very rewarding to see Packard restoration folk who take the time to try and bring interiors back to factory or semi-factory status!