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Title: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: Batan on January 19, 2010, 06:31:28 PM
Damn, upholstery fabric is not a common thing. I'm taking an upholstery course, once week for next 6 weeks and I'm planning on recovering the extra seats I have (early 80s 911 seats) that will then go in the bus.
Thing is, I want to go with orange/black combo. Black vinyl and orange fabric for the seats and later for the door cards. Either solid orange or plaid or some other patterned material I like. I'm not going with Westy orange plaid as it is damn expensive and having a Riviera, it's not like it's an authentic thing to go with anyway nor I'm too excited about stockish theme. I'm thinking about going with contemporary 60s/70s design for the back theme so orange definitely fits and goes great with Neptune Blue.
Anyway, my question is, does anybody have a good source for upholstery material? The guy teaching the class said they are very scarce but I'm thinking somebody on here might know some.
Photoshop of what I might be doing:
(https://airspeedparts.com/forums/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi141.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr48%2FBadzakAutoDesign%2FBusHunt%2F911seatOrangeInsert.jpg&hash=96b04ad0a24443480041c250590b02c31438c19c)
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: egspot on January 19, 2010, 06:45:58 PM
Airspeed did that work so, Geoff may be able to point you in the right direction.
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: Batan on January 19, 2010, 06:48:31 PM
Quote from: egspot on January 19, 2010, 06:45:58 PM
Airspeed did that work so, Geoff may be able to point you in the right direction.

That would be splendid! :)
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: Chris on January 19, 2010, 06:50:24 PM
PM Red Snapper or G-Dog they are the upholstery Masters
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: Batan on January 19, 2010, 07:18:33 PM
Quote from: VWChris on January 19, 2010, 06:50:24 PM
PM Red Snapper or G-Dog they are the upholstery Masters

Thanks, done!
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: owdlvr on January 19, 2010, 10:33:04 PM
Is that the BCIT course you're taking?

-Dave
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: Batan on January 20, 2010, 12:21:55 AM
Quote from: owdlvr on January 19, 2010, 10:33:04 PM
Is that the BCIT course you're taking?

-Dave

It's through VSB.
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: bct on January 22, 2010, 10:32:14 AM
google j. ennis fabrics ...they have an office in richmond...they have a website with all the goods
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: red snapper on January 22, 2010, 11:41:04 AM
Quote from: bct on January 22, 2010, 10:32:14 AM
google j. ennis fabrics ...they have an office in richmond...they have a website with all the goods


J Ennis doesnt sell to the general public. I do have an account with them, and if Batan wants to come and take a look , Hes more than welcome.
Title: Re: Upholstery material suppliers?
Post by: 70's Looker on January 22, 2010, 11:21:49 PM
jacksons? class sea? a couple we deal with usually