Kaiser head liners

[dusty]

I just received my 1953 -2 dr. head liner from SMS all sewed and marked for an upholsterer or experienced installer. The color is factory correct, the Boucle material is a little heavier than what i removed, the Listing sewed to the liner for the bows is heavier material so should outlast the one removed by years. (The car was sitting in a garage in Oakland Ca. since 1961.) It took a while to get the liner but is so good I'll never do one myself again, I'll sell my commercial machine.

[Terry T]

Not to get into your drawers, but how much?
Did you cost compare to a local shop?

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

I just received my 1953 -2 dr. head liner from SMS all sewed and marked for an upholsterer or experienced installer. The color is factory correct, the Boucle material is a little heavier than what i removed, the Listing sewed to the liner for the bows is heavier material so should outlast the one removed by years. (The car was sitting in a garage in Oakland Ca. since 1961.) It took a while to get the liner but is so good I'll never do one myself again, I'll sell my commercial machine.

Dusty ,
This is Good if a little heavier. That was My next question is it dyed ?
I looked at a1955 Kaiser & the pattern was lite. It looked like the roller might of been worn. So I thought it would be like a coin at
the mint .  Then if dye to thick makes it look thin.

[dusty]

GB. the embossing is a little light but it is what it is. It is Boucle in the true sense of the word. The original material that was supplied to the factory was embossed then sent out to be rebonded to a light canvas and re shot with an across the grain gun giving it the real rough texture. what SMS has is the original roller/embossers and is pressing the boucle pattern and inking with government non VOC ink. theCHROME  INK IS OUTLAWED !!  i LIVED NEXT DOOR TO A FACTORY REP IN THE LATE 50'S AND SAW WHAT THE BAMBOO AND BOUCLE WAS IN TEXTURE AND THINESS. tHW STUFF WAS (wallpaper) His house was papered in the thin stuff like vinyl wall covering today by the same company that bought out L.E. Carpenter "Vicortex" the color is GRAY

[dusty]

Terry, The run down on the car is Vinyl-Black 2 yards $150.00 -Boucle 2 yards $130.00 Headliner -Premade-Gray $259.00 Cloth -Silver Luxura 4 Yards $356.00 total for the 53 2 dr $895.00 shipping to me 400 miles $65.00 UPS total cost $960.00  SMS sent me a attached letter Their patterns have been in use for over (50) years and have stood the test of time. any nuance in fit can be easly addressed by your installer. this is a custom product that requires careful installation. Thanks for choosing SMS Auto Fabrics.We appreciate your business , Sincerly Douglas Pollock

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

GB. the embossing is a little light but it is what it is. It is Boucle in the true sense of the word. The original material that was supplied to the factory was embossed then sent out to be rebonded to a light canvas and re shot with an across the grain gun giving it the real rough texture. what SMS has is the original roller/embossers and is pressing the boucle pattern and inking with government non VOC ink. theCHROME  INK IS OUTLAWED !!  i LIVED NEXT DOOR TO A FACTORY REP IN THE LATE 50'S AND SAW WHAT THE BAMBOO AND BOUCLE WAS IN TEXTURE AND THINESS. tHW STUFF WAS (wallpaper) His house was papered in the thin stuff like vinyl wall covering today by the
same company that bought out L.E. Carpenter "Vicortex" the color is GRAY
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Dusty ,
I remember when We checked out the old & New Vinyl it was perfect. The Wife later asked why was We are looking & spending so much Time on Bambu & Boucle. I told Her one set was New & other was 50 some Years Older at that Time.

[G.B. (All Vinyl Dragon)]

Folks ,
 I again want to Thank Dusty & Mr. Pollrock for all the Wonderful work on All the Vinyl' s for all of Our Clubs Cars. Not only getting the pattern correct but Dyes to . A True # One.
Plus The Fabric.

[mbflemingkf]

Did Pollack/SMS ever do the upholstery for the 54 Kaisers?

[dusty]

I Don't know for certain, I havn;t needed the material for the 54 that is coming up. I believe GB Bonham has gotten material for Dragon Headliners somewhere it is the same I believe it is called (PIN CRUSH PATTERN) THE OTHER "BOUCLE " IS THE SAME AS THE HEADLINERS IN 53-54's