Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 18:10:27 -0400
Reply-To: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
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From: Jonce Fancher <streetbugs@WHISPLLC.COM>
Subject: Re: source for tan corduroy Upholstery
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Hi Sorry for taking so long to get back with all interested in Corduroy for the vanagon in Tan.
Well the issue is this was Euro made. Also most of the Mills in the USA have either closed there doors due to imports or have switched to manufacture other
more profitable textiles. The ONLY corduroy I can find is a Cotton that is almost exact BUT it is Cotton not Poly / Nylon Made made type fiber. Meaning it will
not wear well and not easy to clean when coffee and soft drinks come in contact with it. It is also very difficult to find alot of colors for automotive since the
Modern day cars run 3 basic colors if your lucky and none are corduroy. There are Auto Velvets that are stripes of Tan/Brown that give the Look of cord
without being cord and they are UV stable made out of Nylon for years of service.
Also the corduroy I found was a Mear 44.90 Per yard just to add a wrench into your plans.
The ONLY think I could think of to look at or for is Overstock auto fabric places and 2nds. Somtimes this sort of stuff shows up. But if not in the textile game
or loop you wont be able to find anytime soon. Also most of those places sell in Bolt or Bolt end qty. Meaning 20-100 yard rolls. I can do more to find it but
ONLY if I know there are more then just to takers for the fabric. Ive got a source of 2 - 2nds shops that I can look into. but no promises and there prices
average around 12-20.00 per yard. 1 will sell cuts at a premium price.
Hope this helps or makes you watch the net for the killer deal. But be careful alot of it is furniture grade or Clothing / Drapery Grade.
C-ya Jonce
>Thanks, Jonce!
>What's the best way to send a picture for a color match?
>I can include a Macbeth color chart in the photo, for example.
>I don't think I have any spare material to send, but I'll see.
>Best regards,
>Jeff
>Jonce Fancher wrote:
>> Hi All
>> Thought I would chime in. If Replacing fabric ONLY that is taking out the old Fabric and sewing in new fabric you will have some issues. This is done
often
>> it REPAIR to sell the vehicle. If you restitch vinyl and vinyl welt cord (Piping) you are perforating it even more and it will TEAR. Best is to replace it all.
Also if
>> you sweet talk Sewfine they will use your material (COM, Customers own Material) It will cost more but you will get the exact color and style you want
BUT
>> Fair warning they do not gaurantee or warrenty the seat covers when you do this. Also you MUST make sure it is a auto cloth and vinyl so it wont fade,
Rot,
>> or shred in no time and you will be out of luck as well as your cash. The Material they are using is Marquesa Lana Olefin. You can poke a pencil through
it
>> and it will Heal. Can not take a cut or burn but most fabrics can not.
>> Also it doesnt matter how much you spend for the skin (cover) if it is not installed right it will still look like crap. Sewfine does a nice job but ive had to fix
>> some of there loose ends in the past. nothing major but stupid stuff.
>> If you want I can look over the current auto velvets to see if any thing is close to what is original. If some one can send a picture or sample to me I can
see
>> what I can come up with.
>> If emailing a picture use streetbugs@whispllc.com
>> If mailing a swatch or sample send it to:
>> Jonce Fancher
>> Fancher's Upholstery Inc.
>> 137 W. Willis Rd
>> Saline, MI 48176
>>
>> I will see what I can do. I think there are some old cord velvets in the puma line. just not sure on color.
>> C-ya Jonce
>>
>>
>>> Sewfine does make nice stuff, but they only sell complete seat covers,
>>> right? I really only need the fabric; the vinyl is actually in very
>>> good shape.
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Stephen DeMocko wrote:
>>>
>>>> Jeff,
>>>> I don't think sew fine is looking for the tan, but maybe they are. They
>>>> nailed the blue.
>>>> http://www.sewfineproducts.com/matching.html
>>>>
>>>> This tan combo looks pretty cool though.
>>>> http://www.sewfineproducts.com/scovers.html
>>>>
>>>> Stephen DeMocko
>>>> ('85 Westy Luci)
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>>>> Of Jeffrey Lubin
>>>> Sent: Monday, October 22, 2007 1:14 PM
>>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>>> Subject: source for tan corduroy
>>>>
>>>> Now don't laugh, but I like the tan corduroy in my '86 westy weekender.
>>>> And what's more important, my wife likes it.
>>>> Only problem is - you guessed it - it's mostly shredded, so I want to
>>>> find a source for replacement fabric that is as close a match as
>>>> possible to the original.
>>>> Has anyone tried this (and succeeded)?
>>>> If not, next step is to visit some fabric stores with a seat cushion
>>>> under my arm...
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>> Jonce Fancher
>>
>> 56 Single Cab
>> 66 Sunroof Bug
>> 66 Variant Squareback
>> 66 Porsche 912
>> 71 Sunroof Bus
>> 84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
>> 85 Vanagon Westi
>> 2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
>>
>> Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com
>> Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/
>>
>>
>>
Jonce Fancher
56 Single Cab
66 Sunroof Bug
66 Variant Squareback
66 Porsche 912
71 Sunroof Bus
84 Vanagon "Gottfried"
85 Vanagon Westi
2003 10 Passenger Sprinter
Fancher's Upholstery Inc. - www.fanchers.com
Not-A-VW Club- http://mywebpages.comcast.net/jaransont3/notavwclub/
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