Re: [AMC-list] AMC Front seat upholstery

[markprice242 <wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

>>>>Red white and BLOW?.....ha.ha. E ddie, don't you know the men in blue suv's are watching us? That being said there are a lot of choices in interior restomods, I.E. my brothers 66 Marlin has a period correct teal brocade with marine grade Teal vinyl. It looks awesome and unless you were a true restoration only guy you would never know it is not correct. His cost $650 for the covers. He dropped off the originals and dropped the seats off when the guy was done sewing up the covers. This save him a few hundred as the guy was quite willing to not have the seats sitting around and a big plus not having to do the tear down himself! If you think something like this is out of reach make sure you cover all the bases. ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eddie Stakes" <eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Cc: amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> Sent: Saturday, May 19, 2012 10:43:58 AM
> Subject: Re: [AMC-list] AMC Front seat upholstery
> Having AMC seats recovered is same as having a AMC painted. You simply
> have to shop around. Don't go with first house you look at, first
> insurance company you contact, just contact other old car folks at
> cruise nights and if they have nice interiors, regardles of what make,
> ask them who did it, many times they more than happy to divulge
> information. You also have a North Star AMC chapter in MN,
> http://www.northstaramc.com/
> I would talk to them to find out who does what, or recommendations by
> fellow AMCers, you probably would find out who to check out, and who
> to stay away from.
> When I was going to get my seats in the 71 SC/360 redone several years
> ago, I talked to people at Westside Upholestery 1 block from me. There
> is always a number of musclecars, classics and antiques at that place,
> just hour ago driving down Brittmoore in my 82 Concord woodie wagon I
> noticed a old Rolls Royce, Starfire 2 door and a 63, or 64 Corvette at
> the place. When I showed them my seats they said about $1500-$2000 to
> redo them. They do excellent work, and I just recently wrote here
> about a Buick 56 convertible they were redoing the interior on before
> it went thru Iowa auction and I believe sold above $200K+. So I
> politely declined, and tooks eats to small shop on gessner called
> Hernandez Auto Interiors. Hernandez used to work for Westside but
> started own shop. He agreed to redo the seats in the design I
> submitted of red, white and blow. Front seats, head rests, rear seat,
> they got cushions, new big grain vinyl and numerous springs for $850.
> http://www.planethoustonamx.com/sc360/my-sc360-20.jpg
> Great job, same as Westside but fraction of price. Warning, since some
> of ya'll are considering having seats done by people working out of
> house, get a quote first and don't pay up front!
> Also if you wish to have original AMC NOS material used for seats, try
> SMS on my VENDORS list they have millions of rolls of NOS materials
> dating back to 1920s/30s, and have a number of AMC rolls.
> Eddie Stakes
> 713.464.8825
> eddiestakes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> www.planethoustonamx.com
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Robert Parsons
> I agree. The shops around here are way too expensive. Terry, if he'll
> do your front bench for that amount, it is a deal. I've just started
> looking around for someone that works out of their house so hopefully
> the cost will be more in line with what it should be. More like $1500
> for all seats and panels. So far, I have not found anyone that comes
> with a good recommendation.
> Bob in MN
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Rick Griffin <amc_poppy@xxxxxxxxx>
> Darn I am glad I live where I do as my seats only cost me $400 for
> both gremlin buckets and that was with cloth in the center and vinyl
> sides and he did a super job.with everything.I would have bought the
> cheap racing seats from summit before I paid that kind of money.I
> think I should go hug my seat man!
> From: baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx>
> Terry,
> $500 per bucket seat is the going rate for a standard vinyl job in my
> area of MN. That is for one color.. When you start in with multi
> colors and cloth it can start pushing $2000 and up for both front and
> back seats, and can total an easy $3000 once you get all the trim and
> door panels done.
> Bob in MN
> In a message dated 5/18/2012 10:23:39 P.M. Central Daylight Time,
> twa1950@xxxxxxxxx writes:
> I am suppose to meet a guy that works with my better half tommorrow to
> see what he would charge to redo my front bench seat. I am not worried
> about the back one I keep in folded down all the time. While I would
> love to get in done in the orginal vinal but I don't expect miracles.
> As long as it close to that ugly tan color and it looks like it
> belongs in the car I will be happy. The drivers side is going to need
> some padding and some work on the springs. I thinking around $500. Do
> you guys think that is in the ball park.
> Terry
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