The Ford Barn

HenryCarl · 04-01-2021, 09:48 PM

35 Ford 5 window standard. I have an unused Lebaron Bonney kit, recently purchased, mostly still in boxes...but no installation instructions...which I need. I’ve read that Cartouche’s are similar if not the same. Can anyone point me to a source for the paper/other installation instructions? Thank you.

fordor41 · 04-01-2021, 10:01 PM

you can copy how your's was put together. take pics as you go. check videos on youtube

HenryCarl · 04-01-2021, 10:47 PM

Thank you! Very smart. Even if I find instructions...this will be my process.

reagen · 04-02-2021, 07:04 AM

HenryCarl where are you locater

Tim Ayers · 04-02-2021, 07:06 AM

I had a LB Model A kit I just did. Paper instructions were worthless. Go to YouTube. Much more helpful.

Hudat1 · 04-02-2021, 07:20 AM

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i get original pics of similar cars ( hemmings, old car brochures ) print out pics to have near by . match up to area of car after laying out interior to insure you have all the pieces. check similar things on you tube . make sure all wiring is in place and no further mechanicals are necessary and begin install . most seats of the 30s were assembled in the same fashion . hog ring burlap, pad ,cover . there will be some trimming involved and it may test your patience ,but persistence pays off .

HenryCarl · 04-02-2021, 08:53 AM

Thank you all for great tips. I suppose the lack of instructions were a hint to go to an upholstery shop. I'm in St. Louis MO., reagen.

04-01-2021, 09:48 PM	#1
HenryCarl Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 51	Upholstery installation instructions 35 Ford 5 window standard. I have an unused Lebaron Bonney kit, recently purchased, mostly still in boxes...but no installation instructions...which I need. I’ve read that Cartouche’s are similar if not the same. Can anyone point me to a source for the paper/other installation instructions? Thank you.

04-01-2021, 10:01 PM	#2
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,516	Re: Upholstery installation instructions you can copy how your's was put together. take pics as you go. check videos on youtube

04-01-2021, 10:47 PM	#3
HenryCarl Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 51	Re: Upholstery installation instructions Thank you! Very smart. Even if I find instructions...this will be my process.

04-02-2021, 07:04 AM	#4
reagen Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: north,royalton ohio Posts: 84	Re: Upholstery installation instructions HenryCarl where are you locater

04-02-2021, 07:06 AM	#5
Tim Ayers Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 6,177	Re: Upholstery installation instructions I had a LB Model A kit I just did. Paper instructions were worthless. Go to YouTube. Much more helpful.

04-02-2021, 07:20 AM	#6
Hudat1 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: west haven ,ct Posts: 5	Re: Upholstery installation instructions Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) i get original pics of similar cars ( hemmings, old car brochures ) print out pics to have near by . match up to area of car after laying out interior to insure you have all the pieces. check similar things on you tube . make sure all wiring is in place and no further mechanicals are necessary and begin install . most seats of the 30s were assembled in the same fashion . hog ring burlap, pad ,cover . there will be some trimming involved and it may test your patience ,but persistence pays off .

04-02-2021, 08:53 AM	#7
HenryCarl Member Join Date: Oct 2019 Posts: 51	Re: Upholstery installation instructions Thank you all for great tips. I suppose the lack of instructions were a hint to go to an upholstery shop. I'm in St. Louis MO., reagen.