Upholstery

I'm going to re-upholster my '74 SN this winter. I wasn't sure if I should get a local upholster or go with ChristinesMarine.com ? I'm going to get new foam and skins, I have a estimate from Christines but I haven't gotten one from a local shop. Christines seem kinda high to me, plus I have to install it.

My concern is; Will a local car upholster use water suitable vinyl, foam and stitching? They may say they do??

Also, my drivers seat is not original and I'm going to go back with original. Does anyone know how big the plywood seat back & bottom is?

That looks Nice!!!

TRBenj wrote: A '74 should have still had a round back fiberglass bucket for the driver seat. The square cushions started again in '76. If you're trying to be 100% original, shoot me a pm.

PM sent, thanks.

Here's the driver seat

TRBenj wrote: Christine's does not have patterns for any of the fiberglass bucket seats.

Carefully remove the stitching and send the bucket skins down to Christine's.

Frank, Sebastian has a good point. Gail is indeed a really good seamstress and has made many custom items for their 210 and a another local 210 owner. Mike is restoring a 80's Supra to which she is re-doing the entire interior for it. I haven't been up there to see it but Mike was planning on putting it all back together last week as the carpet cam in. Maybe he'll post some pics of the finished project here on the site. (hint hint) She has replaced the webbing on my wakeboard bindings and repaired/modified my Bimini top so it might be worth contacting her/them to see if she would do it. They are in Flowery Branch so having someone local do it could be a bonus if both parties are willing.
Just my $.02.

TRBenj wrote: 8122pbrainard wrote: TRBenj wrote: Christine's does not have patterns for any of the fiberglass bucket seats. Carefully remove the stitching and send the bucket skins down to Christine's. I have propose this as I have 3 of the bucket styles they could use to generate patterns, but they are not interested in doing so the last few times I have asked. Sticking with a local shop is your best bet.

My worry with my local "auto" upholstery shops is getting actual marine grade foam, vinyl and stiching. My uncle had his boat seat redone several years ago and they didn't hold up more than 5-years.

TRBenj wrote: I think your concern is valid... You'll want to make sure whichever shop you choose knows what they're doing. It can be difficult to find good shops- word of mouth is usually your best bet at locating one.

I've PM'ed Toertel about his seats (at the beginning of this thread) he had his done at a shop about 1-1/2 hours from me.

I think Frank needs to see a pic of 62wood's bucket. Steve's is one of the few that still have the original seat bottom cushion.
I tried, but search isn't working.

It could be a little extra leg-work, but you could always order your own marine vinyl.

74Wind wrote: 74Wind wrote: nautique74 wrote: [QUOTE=TRBenj] I think your concern is valid... You'll want to make sure whichever shop you choose knows what they're doing. It can be difficult to find good shops- word of mouth is usually your best bet at locating one. I've PM'ed Toertel about his seats (at the beginning of this thread) he had his done at a shop about 1-1/2 hours from me. [/QUO Where in georgia are you located?

I'm in Dalton, NW Georgia.

Google Garys Upholstery they sell marine vinyl and will send out samples

Gary S wrote: Google Garys Upholstery they sell marine vinyl and will send out samples

Thanks Gary, I'll do that. There is this guy in town that does killer car upholstery and I'll get the vinyl that I want to use, for him.

nautique74 wrote: Gary S wrote: Google Garys Upholstery they sell marine vinyl and will send out samples Thanks Gary, I'll do that. There is this guy in town that does killer car upholstery and I'll get the vinyl that I want to use, for him.

I used this method and had the vinyl shipped straight to a local shop. Other than the guy being 2 weeks late in delivery and not actually finishing, it would have worked out perfectly.