re-Upholsterers

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In a message dated 12/13/99 6:22:47 AM, JustBrits writes:

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<< The backing for the quarter 
 panels are a cardboard and we have been replacing those with door skin.
  >>

Huh?? >>

The vinyl on the interior panels is mounted on a cardboard material.  If you 
are doing your own upholstery then you can get wood door skin's from lumber 
yards.  These are 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick and come in standard door sizes.  
They are normally used for re-facing  wooden doors.  Take the cardboard 
panels and use them as a templets to mark and cut the door skins.  We like 
the door skins because they do not bend as easy, 1/8 inch staples hold well 
and it is easier to apply contact cement to hold the fabrics in place.

Bob and Annice
1960 Sprite (Mk IV in disguise)
1966 Sprite Mk III (Trevor) in progress