The Ford Barn

Lembomw · 04-06-2013, 07:52 PM

I am finally getting toward the end of rebuilding my '30 Tudor. I am looking into sources for an upholstery kit. I am aware of Classtique and LeBaron Bonney. Has anyone used a kit from Lee Chatterton? If so, what is your opinion of the quality and cost.

Thank you,

Mark

Vic in E-TN · 04-06-2013, 09:19 PM

I spoke with Chatterton at Chickasha. I am getting ready to do the interior of my '31 Coupe. He gave me samples and I returned a part of them with a request for a price. His timing is about 2 months and that is important to me. I was going to ask the same question on the Barn. Lee is 600 miles from me and I was thinking of packing the entire seat assembly and bringing it to him for a turnkey job except for the headliner. That will be a long drive each way but I expect to make a stop in Memphis at the Interstate BBQ and look at the 10 foot tall statue of Elvis on the Mississippi river.

I have some information that I got from LeBaron.
I have heard good things about Classtique.
Vic

Lembomw · 04-06-2013, 09:33 PM

Thank you Vic. Two months....I did not realize that it would take that long. I may have to look into the other sources and see if their turn-around is quicker.

Thanks again

Mark

spike · 04-07-2013, 12:38 AM

you can not beat labaron boney....I have tried the others and they do not compair. labaron bon. is top notch.

Arlen · 04-07-2013, 12:57 PM

Lee Chatterton does a pretty nice kit and is considerably cheaper than the rest but it does not look quit as close to original as the others. If you just want an interior, it will work and look nice but like some of the others said, tough to beat lebarron Bonney

TinCup · 04-07-2013, 01:31 PM

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So I guess me earlier post was deleted. I used one of Lee's kits on my 31 deluxe coupe and was very pleased with the quality. Every door panel clip fit perfectly. Instructions are not great but quality is good for the price vs LB.

Lembomw · 04-07-2013, 08:14 PM

Thank you all for your input. This week I am going to call all three vendors and get prices and turn around times.

Thanks again,

Mark

TinCup · 04-07-2013, 09:00 PM

For your viewing pleasure my kit from Lee.

29ModelA · 04-07-2013, 09:04 PM

Hmm, I had not heard of him, I am curious as to how much a kit would be from him for a 29 coupe. I may have to call him.

04-06-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Upholstery Kits I am finally getting toward the end of rebuilding my '30 Tudor. I am looking into sources for an upholstery kit. I am aware of Classtique and LeBaron Bonney. Has anyone used a kit from Lee Chatterton? If so, what is your opinion of the quality and cost. Thank you, Mark

04-06-2013, 09:19 PM	#2
Vic in E-TN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Maryville, TN Posts: 531	Re: Upholstery Kits I spoke with Chatterton at Chickasha. I am getting ready to do the interior of my '31 Coupe. He gave me samples and I returned a part of them with a request for a price. His timing is about 2 months and that is important to me. I was going to ask the same question on the Barn. Lee is 600 miles from me and I was thinking of packing the entire seat assembly and bringing it to him for a turnkey job except for the headliner. That will be a long drive each way but I expect to make a stop in Memphis at the Interstate BBQ and look at the 10 foot tall statue of Elvis on the Mississippi river. I have some information that I got from LeBaron. I have heard good things about Classtique. Vic

04-06-2013, 09:33 PM	#3
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Re: Upholstery Kits Thank you Vic. Two months....I did not realize that it would take that long. I may have to look into the other sources and see if their turn-around is quicker. Thanks again Mark

04-07-2013, 12:38 AM	#4
spike Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jackson Michigan Posts: 245	Re: Upholstery Kits you can not beat labaron boney....I have tried the others and they do not compair. labaron bon. is top notch.

04-07-2013, 12:57 PM	#5
Arlen Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Dallas Posts: 524	Re: Upholstery Kits Lee Chatterton does a pretty nice kit and is considerably cheaper than the rest but it does not look quit as close to original as the others. If you just want an interior, it will work and look nice but like some of the others said, tough to beat lebarron Bonney __________________ DMAFC

04-07-2013, 01:31 PM	#6
TinCup Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: OKC / Tonkawa, Ok. Posts: 1,977	Re: Upholstery Kits Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) So I guess me earlier post was deleted. I used one of Lee's kits on my 31 deluxe coupe and was very pleased with the quality. Every door panel clip fit perfectly. Instructions are not great but quality is good for the price vs LB. __________________ Oklahoma City Model A Restorers Group.

04-07-2013, 08:14 PM	#7
Lembomw Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Orange County, NY Posts: 162	Re: Upholstery Kits Thank you all for your input. This week I am going to call all three vendors and get prices and turn around times. Thanks again, Mark

04-07-2013, 09:04 PM	#9
29ModelA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Owosso, MI Posts: 673	Re: Upholstery Kits Hmm, I had not heard of him, I am curious as to how much a kit would be from him for a 29 coupe. I may have to call him. __________________ 1929 Model A Barn find. California car, just a few more parts to find. Interior, steering box (rebuild), and I am sure much more!