My '56 Laurentian's headliner is dust - it crumbled due to the elements - so its gotta get replaced.
So I've talked to local seamsters, seamstresses, upholstery guys, etc. I can get a headliner made locally but if the quality of internet-bought upholstery is comparable or better than local I may as well shop online. I wish I could just use the original as a template but it's reduced to a pile of threads, so at this point the local guys would be trial and erroring it to fit and a few sounded uncomfortable without a template...
I've checked out many sites that have 56 chevy headliners but its all just a shot in the dark for quality and service and I'm not a fan of throwing money at random internet companies, so who here has bought a headliner online or got one made locally and where from? And what was your experience?
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
b52 on this site addv. interiors, NOS I find you have to call as their site doesn't cover all that they have [???] i was going to suggest National Chevy Parts in the USA [thats where I got my complete interior kit incl. H/liner pre made] but by your Avitar your looking for 1956 & national only go from 49 to 54!! Your out west so really can't recomend a local shop. Pete
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My '56 Laurentian's headliner is dust - it crumbled due to the elements - so its gotta get replaced.
So I've talked to local seamsters, seamstresses, upholstery guys, etc. I can get a headliner made locally but if the quality of internet-bought upholstery is comparable or better than local I may as well shop online. I wish I could just use the original as a template but it's reduced to a pile of threads, so at this point the local guys would be trial and erroring it to fit and a few sounded uncomfortable without a template...
I've checked out many sites that have 56 chevy headliners but its all just a shot in the dark for quality and service and I'm not a fan of throwing money at random internet companies, so who here has bought a headliner online or got one made locally and where from? And what was your experience?
we can supply the correct headliner for your 56 Laurentian. I will quote tomorrow with the price
Dale @ NOS
please note guys that our web site is far from complete so always give us a call.
-- Edited by NOS on Tuesday 16th of October 2012 09:03:00 PM
I would go to Hampton Coach (or Lebarron Bonney Co.) in Massatuccets USA. These guys are the best in the business, using all original or as close to original fabrics as possible. I bought a complete kit for one of my cars which included the door panels, windlace, and headliner. They even give you the instructions on how to put it in. I know lots of others who speak as highly as I do about this company. They will not be the cheapest but they will be the best product.
Found this one in Old Autos Automotive Restoration Supply 1 866 581 5071 Augusta Ont. says they ship Cda wide!!& show Headliners in their add. Try NOS on the phone 1st. I found their Web site doesn't cover all they have, Pete
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Some times I wake up GRUMPY, but today I let her sleep in !!!!!!!!BLACKSTOCK Ont.
When ordering , MAKE SURE YOU COUNT all the Bows, I miscounted found the centre one was not as long as the others, so it was made I think for 7 bows where as mine has 8, My bad, I cant remenber where I got mine, but the price was around 150.00, so at some point I will order another one if I ever get the thing finished
My '56 Laurentian's headliner is dust - it crumbled due to the elements - so its gotta get replaced.
So I've talked to local seamsters, seamstresses, upholstery guys, etc. I can get a headliner made locally but if the quality of internet-bought upholstery is comparable or better than local I may as well shop online. I wish I could just use the original as a template but it's reduced to a pile of threads, so at this point the local guys would be trial and erroring it to fit and a few sounded uncomfortable without a template...
I've checked out many sites that have 56 chevy headliners but its all just a shot in the dark for quality and service and I'm not a fan of throwing money at random internet companies, so who here has bought a headliner online or got one made locally and where from? And what was your experience?
