Where to get the great seat upholstery?

cvallone

Hey guys,

Just wondering if you guys know where to get your seat upholstery from. For my 54 and my 56 I went with BFY and the material is awesome. But I am NEVER using BFY again, they SUCK.

I am just curious who they use to job out their seat upholstery kits. BFY's package deals where the cheapest I have seen when it came to the correct style and such, a few hundred lower that WW and a lot lower than Lenny at WCC. Some have told me that that use lenny's crew.

Does anyone know?

cv
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David · Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 9:49 pm Post subject:

You get what you pay for is something that I live by.

When I get to the point of getting my sets done, they will be shipped out to Lenny's shop for a complete re-do.
I'll also get the door cards, headliner, ragtop and carpeting from them as well.
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*October '54 Ragtop

valentinesr · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 2:15 am Post subject:

Im going to try Ricardos Kit in Argentina. I will be sure to keep you guys posted on my interior when its Delilahs turn. If youve been tracking some of the interior question threads that I had on here..It was to get the appropriate dimensions for the upholestery guy for my 1954. Once the kit is in the States I will have it sent to the upholstery shop recommended by F&J Body Shop, to be installed. I will definitely keep you all posted, so we will see. Mainly its the material for me, plus it ended up being more for my dollar with more in the deal to get it through Ricardo.
Heres the question & answer details in case your interested from the email traffic:

1) Are the parts for a sedan , right ??
The parts are for a Sedan (1954 DeLuxe 117 Sun Roof)

2) Will you need square or round or NO pillows ??
I will need the Rectangular Pillows. (Dimensions are attached to this email)
A (Heigth) 7.5 inch = 19.05 centimeter
B (Width) 7.5 inch = 19.05 centimeter
C (Length) 15 inch = 38.1 centimeter

Interior Kit: $1670
Includes:
FRONT AND REAR SEAT COVERS
"B" PILLAR MATERIAL
ARM REST MATERIAL
GLOVE BOX LINERS (1 Glove Box Only)
ASSIST STRAPS
2Door Panels (Drivers with Map Pocket only)
2 Rear Panels (Passenger Side with Ashtray Cut Out)
Rear Seat Rectangular Pillows
2 DOOR PANELS (Drivers Side only with Map Pocket)

Details:
The seems are horizontal not vertical like the splits. There is an attachment of a 1954 Drivers Door Panel in this email. The seems are measured from top of the panel with out piping.

*From Top of Panel to 1st Seem: 1.8125 inch. = 4.6 centimeters
*From 1st Seem to 2nd Seem: 3.5 inch. = 3.5 centimeters
*Map Pocket Distance to Edge of Panel W/Out Piping: 5.5 inch. = 5.5 centimeters

2 REAR PANELS (Passenger Side Ashtray Square)
*Ashtray: The distance from the Edge of Ashtray to Forward Panel: 2.5 inch. = 6.4 centimeters
*The hole for the Ashtray is: Lenght: 3 inch. = 7.6 centimeters

Height: 2.125 inch. = 5.4 centimeters

Shipping: $325 to the US

3) I will make a split set , except for the door panels
This is what you told me:
Yes Sir, but the seems have to be horizontal not verical for the 1954. The Splits seems are vertical on the interior.

Just to give you variety, like I said Im trying this one..When it comes in Ill definitely be posting and sending pictures..
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Ontario, California

cvallone · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 5:07 am Post subject:

slickshiftyslick · Samba Member Joined: June 28, 2009 Posts: 33

Correct seat upholstery for Bugs upto 1957 is made by Lenny @ West Coast Classics and he supplies BFY & WW. BFY have a habit of having the wrong prices, they tell you one price then realise that the supplier has changed the price so they up it.

cvallone · Posted: Mon Jul 13, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject:

Louis · Posted: Tue Jul 21, 2009 10:08 pm Post subject:

i talked to Ricardo and he told me that he modified the door panel for ray valentine but not the seat covers, will they fit for a 54? they seem to have different seat on a split...?

any info needed!

DUBDAWG · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:45 am Post subject:

I wouldn't go anywhere else but Lenny Copp at West Coast Classics.

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mr matt · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 9:41 am Post subject:

VERY, VERY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cvallone · Posted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 12:35 pm Post subject:

valentinesr · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 4:43 am Post subject:

DUBDAWG: I think your interior is freekin bangin! Very nice brotha..

MB56VW · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 6:25 am Post subject: Interior

Dubdawg, your interior looks awesome. I would have to agree with you, West coast classic interior is the shit. I went with Sew Fine in my car. This is the second car that I have put Sew Fine in, they make some good stuff also. If anyone ever tells you that Sew Fine and TMI are they same there not. Tons of people told me they are but its no were close to the same, just ask my brother he found out the hard way, but it still looks pretty good, just not the same.

oldbug · Posted: Thu Jul 30, 2009 7:45 am Post subject:

Jbugs supplies TMI and it sucks ass. When you have problems with the shitty quality of the products they are selling. They basically tell you tough shit your problem is with TMI. They dont back what they sell.

Rich's 50 · Posted: Sat Aug 08, 2009 10:07 pm Post subject:

On the strength of WCC's reputation, I took a vw bug convertible and an early Ghia to WCC to have interiors, tops etc made and installed. The pace of the work was extraordinarily slow, and in some cases was not finished. Damage done to the car during WCC's work was not repaired. We are working through a resolution of our dispute over how much of the unpaid bill I owe. WCC's interior kits are top notch but so are their prices. At this price, I expect the work to be done correctly and timely and for the vehicle to be checked over before being delivered. I would not consider taking a car there for restoration again. If anyone considering doing business with WCC would like to hear the full story, please send me a private message and I would be glad to discuss it with you.

Pharquarx · Posted: Sun Aug 09, 2009 10:40 pm Post subject:

Re Rich's 50's experience, mine is exactly the opposite, first class experience, first class installation, correct, worked with me closely on what I wanted, had incredible resources to view original installations, and the selection of fabrics and material was great. Scheduled me in, worked to completion, car was done in four days. Wouldn't go anywhere else and I don't plan to for my 67 vert. Photos below are of my stock 56. Thanks Lenny!!!!!!!

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Stock 67 Vert Under Restoration
1958 Lambretta TV175 Series 1
1957 Vespa Messerschmitt 150 GS
1951 Douglas Vespa Rod Type (First month of production!!!)
1970 Triumph T120R (Bonneville)
1950 Vincent Comet
1952 Moto Rumi Sport 125
1973 Ducati 750 Sport

Denz · Samba Member Joined: February 11, 2005 Posts: 112

left_coast*9 · Posted: Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:57 am Post subject:

^^ yeah, esp pics of the gauge pod!


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