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Is anyone supplying upholstery kits anymore for the 1955 Caribbean?

I bought a kit from Gretchen Keppich( KlassKolections ) a few years ago. She indicated last year that she was no longer going to sell kits since her husband had sold the auto exhaust business. She did indicate that they were going to continue restoring their own cars.
I do not know if she sold the patterns to someone who might be offering the kits.
The last number I had for her was (336) 492-2288.
I know that she and her husband were the subject of a lot of negative comments on this site over the past few years. My experience with her was not without some aggravation but in hindsight, I will admit that most of the pieces that were supplied were pretty decent and the final product was superior to some other interior kits that I have purchased for other cars.
She was always responsive to my calls for clarification and replaced a few items without difficulty.
I am sure that if you have a car with a complete interior for pattern that any quality upholstery shop can replicate the interior. In my case, Grethen was a blessing since there was very little of my interior to provide a pattern.
She might be able to help.
Good luck with your effort.
RJR

Thanks, RJR