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Robi321 · 12-06-2012, 10:22 AM

I have seen a few catalogs that offer interior kits for my model t, however, I have read mixed reviews on the forums as to who makes the best kit. Does anybody have experience with these kits? The good, Bad, and what to stay away from.

Thanks

Farmallcub49 · 12-06-2012, 10:40 AM

classtique upholstery in Minnesota is the best. I have used both MAC'S and Classtique; and Elizabeth's Workmanship and follow up service is the best.

http://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/index.html

Robi321 · 12-06-2012, 05:37 PM

Thanks, I will take a look at classtique.

William L. Vanderburg · 12-07-2012, 05:29 PM

I'll chime in and say Classtique is hands down better than "Cartouche" any day of the week.

I have a Classtique top and interior on my T. Fairly simple to install, and the instructions are good, although when putting the top on a friends car, all of the instructions weren't there. Thank goodness I still had the directions from when I put mine on.

You will not be disappointed if you go with Elizabeth....

CharlieB · 12-08-2012, 10:43 AM

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Buying an upholstery kit is different from buying say a mechanical part because one parts house is cheaper than another and that same part may be coming from the same manufacturer anyway. You get what you pay for with upholstery. One of my '23 Tourings had quite serviceable upholstery but had a hard or plactic like feel. The other had a far superior/ supple, I hesitate to say luxurious feel to it. While I can't prove it I believe the better one was Classtique.

12-06-2012, 10:22 AM	#1
Robi321 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex County NJ Posts: 29	Interior Kits I have seen a few catalogs that offer interior kits for my model t, however, I have read mixed reviews on the forums as to who makes the best kit. Does anybody have experience with these kits? The good, Bad, and what to stay away from. Thanks __________________ 1925 Tudor (a work in progress) "You have two ears and one mouth for a reason, You should listen twice as much as you talk"

12-06-2012, 10:40 AM	#2
Farmallcub49 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: St Joseph,MN Posts: 278	Re: Interior Kits classtique upholstery in Minnesota is the best. I have used both MAC'S and Classtique; and Elizabeth's Workmanship and follow up service is the best. http://www.classtiqueupholstery.com/index.html __________________ 'OSO HANDY RESTORATIONS Specializing in Model T Fords 320-293-1953

12-06-2012, 05:37 PM	#3
Robi321 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Essex County NJ Posts: 29	Re: Interior Kits Thanks, I will take a look at classtique. __________________ 1925 Tudor (a work in progress) "You have two ears and one mouth for a reason, You should listen twice as much as you talk"

12-07-2012, 05:29 PM	#4
William L. Vanderburg Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 48	Re: Interior Kits I'll chime in and say Classtique is hands down better than "Cartouche" any day of the week. I have a Classtique top and interior on my T. Fairly simple to install, and the instructions are good, although when putting the top on a friends car, all of the instructions weren't there. Thank goodness I still had the directions from when I put mine on. You will not be disappointed if you go with Elizabeth....

12-08-2012, 10:43 AM	#5
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: Interior Kits Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Buying an upholstery kit is different from buying say a mechanical part because one parts house is cheaper than another and that same part may be coming from the same manufacturer anyway. You get what you pay for with upholstery. One of my '23 Tourings had quite serviceable upholstery but had a hard or plactic like feel. The other had a far superior/ supple, I hesitate to say luxurious feel to it. While I can't prove it I believe the better one was Classtique.