Hi Guys. I am David, who many of you have spoken to at LBB over the past several years. The rumor mill is true, they are done, Gone, kaput. First, I left the Company in September 2018, because they weren’t getting the work out. They also were not ordering what they needed to produce things. Long story short, Friday the 15th they closed for good. They owe a lot of people. I don’t know how many Chevy Guys they owe, but it’s a lot. I will tell all that I know, so if you contact me with a number, I’ll call you. It’s a sad, sad deal, because the people who made this stuff were Special. For a company to buy them, at auction, means not much without the expertise to make all the patterns work. I’m bummed for the Industry, and for all who are caught in the middle. In my opinion, they were acting fraudulently for a long time. Taking deposits, in many cases 100%, and then not purchasing the Good to make. They were making purchase orders, so when I looked it appeared things were ordered. Then I found out that the PO’s were printed, but not Executed. No orders placed. Lying to both, Cam, and I everyday. Customers would inquire, I would ask on their behalf and be told “ O about 3 weeks”, or something like that. September 15, 2018 I demanded Scott Holbrook prove to me he ordered Leather for important orders. We argued, and he finally said “David, do you want to get paid? I said (not at the risk of the company being fraudulent!” That didn’t go over so well. He told me to go home and come back tomorrow. Well, this led to Scott Holbrook having to fire me, or show me the proof. I got fired. As I said I would be happy to help anyone I can especially the Chevy guys, good luck to you all stuck in the middle!
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David sorry to here what happened to you. I guess I should feel real lucky that I got everything for my 47 fleetline. Had a small problem with getting the correct trunk kit but Cam saw to it that I did. I was happy with the quality of everything.
Denny
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got my 1929 Chevrolet kit from them, Ted (Chistech) did the order and pickup. i am very happy with the quality of the interior and the installation Ted did.
i even called LB a few months back about an issue with my blinds & tassels they were very prompt to assist and provide the information i needed.
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I was all set up to have my interior doe this winter on my 35. The girl that was going to do it used to work at HC and then she started her own place a few years ago. She was going to order the kit from them and do the installation. Now I don't know what I'm going to do? Do you know where they used to get their mohair from?
There are still shops that do a lot of custom work and they do not get their material from L/B. We will just have to do a little more research to find shops that can get the material. The guys that have no interior for patterns will have the biggest challenge.
Be careful there as well. I contacted them for price and availability of seat cover fabric for my '53. The samples they sent were a different weave and $100 per yard. I used a local upholsterer when I redid the '38. He had a source for a synthetic that closely mimics mohair and wears much better.
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So what happened? Did they just go out of business and destroy all the patterns and burn the place down? LOL. Did someone buy them out and is going to restart a new business? Seems strange it would just end. I would imagine it would be a profitable business if done right, as it used to be.
Who might that local upholsterer be? What is the name of the fabric he used? I would like to tell the person that is going to do my car so he can order some. Do you know where your guy got the fabric from?
He's retired now and doesn't have a phone. I don't know where he got the fabric. I'd think any professional upholsterer would have access to a wide range of materials from varying suppliers. He had sample books with hundreds of fabrics & materials to leaf through. Ask around your area for good upholsters and talk with them.
VCCA Member 43216 Save a life, adopt a senior shelter pet. 1938 HB Business Coupe 1953 210 Sedan
Be careful there as well. I contacted them for price and availability of seat cover fabric for my '53. The samples they sent were a different weave and $100 per yard. I used a local upholsterer when I redid the '38. He had a source for a synthetic that closely mimics mohair and wears much better.
It would be nice to know his source for the synthetic mohair.
Cabboy, I know an upholsterer in your area who does good work - friend of my brother. Located somewhere between Whitby and Port Perry. Focus is mostly antique furniture but he can do most anything and he does it because he likes it. Certainly might be useful to at least help find suitable fabric.
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So what happened? Did they just go out of business and destroy all the patterns and burn the place down? LOL. Did someone buy them out and is going to restart a new business? Seems strange it would just end. I would imagine it would be a profitable business if done right, as it used to be.
I hope it gets fired back up, I never bought the correct replacment trunk fabric for my 39 MD , or we see all the remaining contents of the company all fabrics & patterns on an episode of "STORAGE WARS"
Cabboy, I know an upholsterer in your area who does good work - friend of my brother. Located somewhere between Whitby and Port Perry. Focus is mostly antique furniture but he can do most anything and he does it because he likes it. Certainly might be useful to at least help find suitable fabric.
Would be good to know him. While I am not ready to start I think I should get the fabric to have on hand. Main thing I would need is the seats sewn. All the rest I can do. The gentleman whose 1928 Durant I am re-wooding will need upholstery work done as well so he may be a good candidate if he is willing to do it. I can actually guide him if he needs.
David I'm so sorry about your situation with LBB. I was so planning on getting everything for my 38 Cabriolet from them as soon as my restorer was ready for it. I had also told him to call LBB to get the interior for the 37 he was just finishing up. I'm glad we didn't get taken by those, well I can't say how I feel about them without calling them what I want to. I hope you and Cam can find a company that will appreciate your talents.
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