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31 coupe interior #234804 02/19/12 08:22 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal stanman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP stanman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal	Hi Guys Im about ready to have my interior done. I'm giong to wait until its in before I install fenders and running boards. I dont think I want to do it myself,I would rather have someone else do this part of my project. Im aware of Hampton and the kits they sell , but I think a local guy at a local shop is what I may do. Any comments or tips or potential problems I might encounter. I want early 30s looking fabric and detail.Not modern. Thanks Stanman earlychevguy

Re: 31 coupe interior stanman #234847 02/20/12 12:22 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500
Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa	I had a local guy do my 37 in 1980, all sewn just like original upohlstery was. I did use a modern type fabric, sort of a velour, it looks kind of like mohair but softer. I wasn't concerned about judging. The upohlstery job looks original and still looks almost new. I was very happy with the job. If I had used mohair I think it would pass a judging inspection. It cost a fraction of what they want from Hampton. Last edited by Uncle Ed; 02/20/12 12:25 AM. Ed

Re: 31 coupe interior Ed_Osier #234851 02/20/12 01:02 AM
Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,866 Browerville, Mn 56438 jerrygolf ChatMaster - 1,500
jerrygolf ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 1,866 Browerville, Mn 56438	Mine isn't original but close and a local guy did it for $2,600 plus I gave him a $100 tip for the good job he did. That included material and labor. Being mine's a driver and fun car I didn't mind if something wasn't just right. This was 4 years ago. I'm sure most places would be a lot higher. I'm going to see if he'll do my '49 and if not there is an Amish guy I know who might do everything but the headliner. That I would order and he would install. I'm sure he would do it just as reasonable. I think I'm a fairly wise person because I'm smart enough to realise I'm not too bright.

Re: 31 coupe interior jerrygolf #234865 02/20/12 07:48 AM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000
Back Roads ChatMaster - 3,000 Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 3,008 Likes: 1 Dayton/Beavercreek, Ohio	When I did our second frame up restoraation of our 31 the upholstery shop man suggested I get a Hampton kit. He said it would save time and money. I am very pleased with the results. See you Touring the Back Roads Joined VCCA June 1, 1961

Re: 31 coupe interior Back Roads #234876 02/20/12 10:40 AM
Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500
Ed_Osier ChatMaster - 1,500 Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,774 Likes: 4 Iowa	Ha Ha, Back in 1980 I think he charged me $450. I bought a headliner kit and put it in myself. I took all the upohlstery and seats out and took them to him and them I put it all back in the car. He did a beautiful job and everything fit right in. It took him about a week. Inflation has sure changed things. $$ aren't worth much anymore. Ed

Re: 31 coupe interior Ed_Osier #234889 02/20/12 12:43 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal stanman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP stanman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal	Is there a interior dome light and a door side pocket on a 31 coupe ? I don't have either one. Or is there an ash tray ? Stanman Last edited by stanman; 02/20/12 12:44 PM. earlychevguy

Re: 31 coupe interior stanman #234934 02/20/12 08:23 PM
Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,290 Arroyo Grande, Ca. 1931Sal ChatMaster - 1,000
1931Sal ChatMaster - 1,000 Joined: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,290 Arroyo Grande, Ca.	Stan, I had my upholstry guy come out to my house and measure up the fabric that I needed for my 31 coupe, then I just ordered the fabric from Hampton. When it came in he installed it from my old pictures as far as stiching goes. I have a sport coupe with a dome light and an ashtray on the passenger side door. I could email you some of my pictures if you would like. Is your car a sport coupe or a standard? The door stiching is different in the two and also the buttons on the front edge of the seat. I just heard a lot of unhappy people from the chat site that bought Hampton kits and how little support that they got from them. That is why I went the way I did. Good luck with your project. Sal Orlando Chat Group Region Member

Re: 31 coupe interior 1931Sal #234989 02/21/12 02:03 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal stanman OP Shade Tree Mechanic
OP stanman Shade Tree Mechanic Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 165 covina cal	Sal That's how I think I would like to handle this. I'm already looking at fabrics from different sources,and when I get some samples and pictures together, I'll try and find a good local guy to do the work. A few interior pictures of your 31 would very much appreciated. It's easier to send them to my home e-mail acct. My car is a sport coupe..duel side mounts means a sport coupe,right? Sweeneyroyale@verizon.net thanks Stanman Last edited by stanman; 02/21/12 02:06 PM. earlychevguy

Re: 31 coupe interior stanman #235000 02/21/12 03:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA Bill Barker Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000
Bill Barker Former ChatMaster ChatMaster - 5,000 Joined: Nov 2001 Posts: 5,906 Likes: 8 Issaquah, WA	Here's what comes in the Hampton Coach. Not too complicated. Bill Barker Previous VCCA CHAT Administrator (VCCA Member: 9802)

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