The Ford Barn

goshencars · 03-31-2019, 07:18 PM

I just received a notice that Labaron is closed and filed chapter 7. The bad news is that they charged me for a headliner and door panels they said were ready to ship. That was 3 weeks ago. The good news is I might be able get the money back from my card company. I hope someone will buy it and start production again. I don't have any faith in Mac's to supply a good complete product

JSeery · 03-31-2019, 08:39 PM

There are already several threads on this topic.

Dave Castle · 04-01-2019, 08:52 AM

[QUOTE=JSeery;1742337]There are already several threads on this topic.[/QUOT

The tread police hard at work.

JSeery · 04-01-2019, 09:26 AM

LOL, guess we could start say maybe 100 threads on the topic! I would think that someone starting a new thread might be interested in several recent threads on the same topic, but maybe not.

19Fordy · 04-01-2019, 09:37 AM

It would be interesting to see how the market is trending regarding the sale of original pre 1950 automotive interiors such as those once made by LB. Is the demand increasing or decreasing?

Kube · 04-01-2019, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 19Fordy

It would be interesting to see how the market is trending regarding the sale of original pre 1950 automotive interiors such as those once made by LB. Is the demand increasing or decreasing?

My guess, judging by the depleting values of the cars themselves, is the demand for correct interiors is also waning.

rotorwrench · 04-02-2019, 12:53 PM

There seems to be fewer young folks that want to buy an old crate to restore. Restoration costs and resources don't run a parallel course much anymore. Several good resources have dried up in just the last couple of years. Kids see the shows on Motortrend TV that customize, crap rod, and resto-mod so they seem to go more in that direction. DIY is the way most cars were restored over the years but it hurts when you can't buy kits to help with the stuff you don't do yourself. My old upholstery machine suits me but it ain't for everyone. Trim work is a lot of work. The kits made it a lot easier for most. Cartouche is the only game in town for now so there isn't much to choose from.

Kerk · 04-02-2019, 04:43 PM

Maybe a co SMS ! do not know of them but someone mentioned the name.!

Branded · 04-02-2019, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Kerk

Maybe a co SMS ! do not know of them but someone mentioned the name.!

SMS is the worse company I have ever dealt with. I’d do without before I’d contact SMS for anything.

DavidG · 04-02-2019, 08:12 PM

They are well down on my list as well. Additionally, I seem to recall that they are in fabric business, mostly end-of-roll surplus materials, and not in the upholstery business.

Branded · 04-02-2019, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

They are well down on my list as well. Additionally, I seem to recall that they are in fabric business, mostly end-of-roll surplus materials, and not in the upholstery business.

SMS attempted to make me a sewn to fit carpet for a 49 Wayfarer Roadster. They couldn’t make a door mat let alone a fitted carpet.

Kerk · 04-03-2019, 05:12 AM

Sorry for even putting SMS on this site.. Just the talk at a car group meeting so I put it out there.. Shouldhave known better !! kerk

Frank Miller · 04-03-2019, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by JSeery

LOL, guess we could start say maybe 100 threads on the topic! I would think that someone starting a new thread might be interested in several recent threads on the same topic, but maybe not.

And you's comment on all of them.

Kerk · 04-03-2019, 07:55 AM

you/s??

Ron Pilger · 04-03-2019, 08:37 AM

Okay....everyone play nice or you're all getting sent back to the garage.

Carl · 04-03-2019, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron Pilger

Okay....everyone play nice or you're all getting sent back to the garage.

No, not that. Jeopardy's comin on....

cas3 · 04-03-2019, 10:01 PM

??????

T Scott · 04-03-2019, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DavidG

They are well down on my list as well. Additionally, I seem to recall that they are in fabric business, mostly end-of-roll surplus materials, and not in the upholstery business.

David is right. SMS is mostly in the fabric business. I had a good experience with them. I wanted a period looking material for my Model A that was made from synthetic fiber and moth proof. They had just what I wanted. I purchased the material (not cheap) and took it to LB and they made a kit for my coupe. All went perfectly, the material, the fit, and the look. But, that was then and now is now.

rotorwrench · 04-04-2019, 12:32 PM

SMS is mostly into fabrics for later model cars such as the 1949 & later. They have some broadcloth and a few other materials that will approximate the early car stuff but they don't seem to want to mess with something unless it makes them a lot of money. They do have stuff that is hard to find though. Now days you get it wherever you can. If no body else has it, a person has no choice.

I sew my own stuff so all I look for is the fabrics.

03-31-2019, 07:18 PM	#1
goshencars Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 87	labaron bonny I just received a notice that Labaron is closed and filed chapter 7. The bad news is that they charged me for a headliner and door panels they said were ready to ship. That was 3 weeks ago. The good news is I might be able get the money back from my card company. I hope someone will buy it and start production again. I don't have any faith in Mac's to supply a good complete product

03-31-2019, 08:39 PM	#2
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: labaron bonny There are already several threads on this topic.

04-01-2019, 08:52 AM	#3
Dave Castle Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Carmel, Ca Posts: 269	Re: labaron bonny [QUOTE=JSeery;1742337]There are already several threads on this topic.[/QUOT The tread police hard at work. __________________ "If you do not want to hear the answer, don't ask the question!"

04-01-2019, 09:26 AM	#4
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: labaron bonny LOL, guess we could start say maybe 100 threads on the topic! I would think that someone starting a new thread might be interested in several recent threads on the same topic, but maybe not.

04-01-2019, 09:37 AM	#5
19Fordy Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Coral Springs FL Posts: 10,921	Re: labaron bonny It would be interesting to see how the market is trending regarding the sale of original pre 1950 automotive interiors such as those once made by LB. Is the demand increasing or decreasing?

04-02-2019, 12:53 PM	#7
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: labaron bonny There seems to be fewer young folks that want to buy an old crate to restore. Restoration costs and resources don't run a parallel course much anymore. Several good resources have dried up in just the last couple of years. Kids see the shows on Motortrend TV that customize, crap rod, and resto-mod so they seem to go more in that direction. DIY is the way most cars were restored over the years but it hurts when you can't buy kits to help with the stuff you don't do yourself. My old upholstery machine suits me but it ain't for everyone. Trim work is a lot of work. The kits made it a lot easier for most. Cartouche is the only game in town for now so there isn't much to choose from.

04-02-2019, 04:43 PM	#8
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: labaron bonny Maybe a co SMS ! do not know of them but someone mentioned the name.!

04-02-2019, 08:12 PM	#10
DavidG Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: southeastern Michigan Posts: 10,094	Re: labaron bonny They are well down on my list as well. Additionally, I seem to recall that they are in fabric business, mostly end-of-roll surplus materials, and not in the upholstery business.

04-03-2019, 05:12 AM	#12
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: labaron bonny Sorry for even putting SMS on this site.. Just the talk at a car group meeting so I put it out there.. Shouldhave known better !! kerk

04-03-2019, 07:55 AM	#14
Kerk Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 642	Re: labaron bonny you/s??

04-03-2019, 08:37 AM	#15
Ron Pilger Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Camrose, Alberta Posts: 396	Re: labaron bonny Okay....everyone play nice or you're all getting sent back to the garage.

04-03-2019, 10:01 PM	#17
cas3 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: sw minnesota Posts: 4,567	Re: labaron bonny ??????

04-04-2019, 12:32 PM	#19
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,422	Re: labaron bonny SMS is mostly into fabrics for later model cars such as the 1949 & later. They have some broadcloth and a few other materials that will approximate the early car stuff but they don't seem to want to mess with something unless it makes them a lot of money. They do have stuff that is hard to find though. Now days you get it wherever you can. If no body else has it, a person has no choice. I sew my own stuff so all I look for is the fabrics.