Re: 1953 conv. Interior

Posted by HH56 On 2015/8/2 9:22:48

Agree with the quality of upholsterer and price comments. I'm in the process now with the 47 and am thinking prices are going to work out in the 12k range just for the labor. Probably more if it is leather and you are thinking of redoing with the same.

I had a 54 Pacific done several years ago and the upholsterer commented that it had one of the most complex underlayment structures he had seen. Under the outer show fabric there were several layers of different weight fabrics sewn at the bias and at various angles which kept the outer upholstery from bunching, moving or pulling in any direction. I would expect the 53 to be made in a similar fashion so whether the average shop would understand or take the time to duplicate that hidden stuff is a question.