Re: Interior restoration question

Posted by Owen_Dyneto On 2010/12/21 12:50:00

A couple of observations. I have a friend here who has a very late 1956 Patrician, black. The headliner is original and a gray cotton or wool fabric.

'Tis true the Caribbean seat cushion foam has held up remarkably well, mine is still very serviceable though I did wrap it in a few spots with some padding, for example under the driver's position. I have a vague recollection of seeing a maker's trademark embossed into the cushion - can anyone confirm? Something in my distant memory tells me it was a GoodYear product but perhaps I'm thinking of the top material.

I had forgotten about the zig-zag springs in the Caribs under the platform. If I recall correctly the entire seat assembly was made by Sunstrand.