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Has any body used any of these kits. I am going to restore my interior my self and have a little experience at it. Are they a good source and are they user friendly as far as installation goes?

I used Hampton Coach about 5 years ago and they were great. Very accommodating.Good products. I too had never installed an interior, but it turned out beautifully. You may have to call them a few times to clarify their instructions, but overall I'd say go for it. Mine was a '32 sport coupe

I think my only concern is the rear cowls and around the back windows. This looks like a very intricate placement of materials. was this a major pain or did it come with instructions to fit these areas.

I am currenty install a HC kit in my '32 Sport Coupe.
So far so good. The instructions are not as bad as I heard they would be. I've completed the headliner, rear window and quarter panels, and the lower quarter panels.
Just about everything you need is included.
The only thing I should have done before starting was to make sure all the wood surfaces are in alignment. I replaced some wood around the quarter windows years ago, and trying to mount the HC panels to it was difficult. I would say the HC panels are right on so I had to make adjustments. But it came out just fine.
This weekend I'm going to finish tacking in the kick panels, install the completed header and start on the seat cushions. The only thing left will be the windlacing and the door panels.
It will take a while after you place the order with them. If you order it this weekend you can bet on a fall installation.
Also if you need any advice don't hesitate to contact me.
RayG

Like I mentioned above, my rear quarters needed some wood replaced. Especially around the back window area. I cut the wood just a hair off and the HC panels are a sure fit so I had to adjust my wood a little. Wish I had the HC panels before I made up that wood!
The instructions are not bad. '31 and '32 is the same instructions. Read them first, because you have to do things a little differant depending on your year car and model. They are marked for '31 do this and for '32 do this.
Yes the quarter panels that go from the rear window to the side windows are tough to work with. You get the panels with the fabric attached to one side. The panels come FLAT! you have to bend them to fit into the corner. HC explaines how to do it. I sprayed mine with window cleaner like they instructed and slowly curved them just to get them in place. It did work out fine. Just make sure your wood is correct and that you remove all the original nails.

Thanks for the info. I will contact you when my kit gets here if I have questions.

No problem, I'd be glad to help when the time comes.