Re: 1954 Caribbean Interior

Posted by HH56 On 2010/5/29 11:14:09

Believe that one was mostly leather so will set you back plenty.

Don't know of any kits either except believe Kanter used to (maybe still does) have a generic-- worked with a supplier that would sew up something that fit with basic modern fabrics-- thing like the current carpet and headliners.

I'm curious to hear an idea as to what a finished upholstery shop job would cost today--just to see how bad it has become if I ever decide to finish the 47.

Just looked at receipts from 1989 when I had a Pacific interior done almost from scratch. Saved the headliner and I found a vendor with the correct pattern seat fabric (white/black) and dyed it myself to correct color (green/black). Everything else--carpet, vinyl, etc was supplied & done by a good quality shop. At that time his part with the receipts I have was $2844.73 and we are not the highest priced part of the country here as far as labor goes. Am sure there was some small cash outlays not counted in that as well.