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BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER.... A's, G's & E's


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    Post by StuNami Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:45 am

    Back in the 70's even we had van conversion shops in Ohio and they sold this by the yard. Anyone see this stuff or close to it in any custom shops? I've looked online for hours but came up with nothing.

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    Post by Twinpilot001 Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:59 am

    There used to be as Ive seen it - id call some wholesale upholstery places-they can tell you. Stuff was presewn in various thickness foam. Had all kinds of patterns.
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    Post by StuNami Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:19 am

    Ok, Since I posted this. I'm finding all kinds on the net. Jeez. I swear I surfed google forever. I used Bing this time and it came right up.
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    Post by RodStRace Sat Apr 02, 2011 6:50 am

    Post up what you found!
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    Post by StuNami Sat Apr 02, 2011 7:42 am

    Sorry bout that. Here's a few I was looking at.

    Here is Gary's. 38 bucks a yard though.
    http://www.garysupholstery.com/Diamond-tufted-vinyl.html

    This diamond plate is interesting.
    http://www.yourautotrim.com/bldiplto.html

    http://www.ezboyinteriors.com/
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    Post by Guest Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:28 am

    Cooks Upholstery in San Bernardino can get it.
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    Post by StuNami Sat Apr 02, 2011 9:33 am

    Thanks Mike, I figger that you cali guys see more than we do back here.
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    Post by Rick's 66 Chevy Van Sat Apr 02, 2011 3:28 pm

    hey LIVE thats nice black D tuck,how much something like that cost?
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    Post by EconoUSAparts Sat Apr 02, 2011 5:04 pm

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