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With Hampton Coach out of business is there anywhere else to get interiors? I am restoring a 41 Cabriolet and need a complete interior and top. Any suggestions would be appreciated
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There are shops that can fabricate either custom or as original but the cost is very expensive,
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We are looking for original. We used to buy from Hampton but they are gone now. Have not heard much good from SMS.
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Other than SMS I don't know of anyone producing kits for the early Chevrolets. I have had upholstery on order from SMS for 10 months which is 6 months past their estimated date. They were the only ones that had a fabric that matched my interior. If I had to do it again I would order the material and have it fitted locally.
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Thanks. We may have to go that route. One of my customers has been waiting almost a year for his 48 Nash material from SMS. Sadly as the demand drops for these older cars , the supply chain dries up too.
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Does anyone have a phone number for them?
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Does anyone have a phone number for them? SMS 503 263-3535 350 SOUTH REDWOOD ST CANBY , OR. 97013 Would be nice if we had a local member that could stop in and see how the orders are coming along,,,,,,,,,,, just a thought, they are the only source for material for another project of mine, i would hate to order, only to wait 10 months to see it
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I just left a voicemail with KIM for an update as my order was promised for mid to late January. In my discussion with her on Dec.2 I asked how firm that "estimate"was and she replied that it was a firm commitment. It will be interesting to see what the outcome will be.
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I just left a voicemail with KIM for an update as my order was promised for mid to late January. In my discussion with her on Dec.2 I asked how firm that "estimate"was and she replied that it was a firm commitment. It will be interesting to see what the outcome will be. I just left a phone message too, hope WE get a call back,, Perry
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I just left a voicemail with KIM for an update as my order was promised for mid to late January. In my discussion with her on Dec.2 I asked how firm that "estimate"was and she replied that it was a firm commitment. It will be interesting to see what the outcome will be. I just left a phone message too, hope WE get a call back,, Perry
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got a call back from SMS in OR.
girl said for just yardage sales, about 2 weeks for delivery, that was good news for me as i need to make an order.
so a 2 week wait isn't that bad.
im placing my order
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No call here. Was going to call again but seeing it was a holiday thought it best to wait.
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Talked to them today, said they were busy. Will send my material in about two weeks.
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Spoke with Leslie today who spoke with Kim and the response was "she is working on the order and will call you back in a day or two" .
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Got a call from Kim who said the cloth has been made (in pa.) and will be shipped to them in Oregon. Once it is received they will process my order. I am estimating that process will take about a month . She did say she would call when it is ready to ship. I am a little more optimistic at this point.
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im glad SMS Is returning calls fairly quickly
i m two weeks on my material order!
im a happy camper
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As I posted in another thread I spoke with Kim today and we are back to checking on material availability and she seems to be suffering from amnesia as when I reminded her of our previous conversation she denied most of what she previously said. This is far from her firm commitment that it would be ready in December. I did request an Email reply as I have a folder with all previous Email replies- works great when the phone reply is " I never said that ".
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Hi, I am new to the forum, I have a 41 businessman's coupe and I'm looking for the head liner, wind lace, interior material, seat material and cardboard for the panels and trunk walls. I see so many restorations with the striped seats but I cannot find any place to get it from.
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