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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: Andrew Straw 21467 on February 07, 2007, 05:00:35 PM

Title: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Andrew Straw 21467 on February 07, 2007, 05:00:35 PM
It seems there are a number of suppliers of carpet and headliner kits out there.  Does anybody have any recommendations (or bad experiences) to share?  Mine would be for a 56 CDV.

Andrew Straw
CLC 21467
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Lou CLC19028 on February 07, 2007, 07:42:02 PM
SMS has a good reputation. Another member told me about them. I requested samples for my 56 . They sent them right out. The samples are a perfect match. Check them out
http://www.smsautofabrics.com/index.html  
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Mike Josephic #3877 on February 07, 2007, 10:29:27 PM
Jenkins Interiors in North Carolina has complete kits for 1950s Caddies and his materials, leathers, etc. are the most authentic I have seen.  I suggest you give them a call, he
will be glad to send samples based on your interior code numbers. I Dont have his number handy but hes in Hemmings
and has an internet site as well.  Mike
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Jim Govoni CLC 20546 on February 08, 2007, 07:49:52 AM
I concur with Mike. Jenkins will tell you if they have the correct fabrics. I waited 16 months for "a sort of correct fabric" from SMS after they sent me the exact match. They said when they sent the perfect match that they only had a few yards. Too bad they neglected to tell me that after they took my $1500.00. I bought my carpet and trunk kit from Jenkins. It is a perfect match and they are more than helpful.  Jim
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Paul Anisman on February 08, 2007, 01:04:16 PM
Anybody have a phone no.(or website) for Jenkins?  Thanx.
--Paul
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Jim Jordan CLC 5374 on February 08, 2007, 01:40:58 PM
I got my fabric, vinyl, carpet and headliner from SMS for my 56 Series 62 Coupe.  It all was a perfect match and the SMS folks were very polite and helpful.  I alos got my 70 Coupe de Ville fabric from them and gotthe same great results.
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Diego Montefusco on February 08, 2007, 04:48:10 PM
Quote from: Paul AnismanAnybody have a phone no.(or website) for Jenkins?

http://www.411web.com/j/jenkinsrestor/ TARGET=_blank>http://www.411web.com/j/jenkinsrestor/

I got my carpet from them... certainly not cheap, but perfect... I havent fitted it yet, so I cannot comment on the fitting, but the material and color is spot on

I got the vinyl and cloth for the seats from SMS in Oregon. excellent as well

good luck

diego
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Paul Anisman on February 08, 2007, 09:54:58 PM
Diego - Many thanks for the info.
--Paul
Title: Re: Carpet and Headliner Source
Post by: Andrew Straw 21467 on February 09, 2007, 09:01:39 AM
Thanks for your responses.  I have met Mr. Jenkins and his shop is not far away.  For some reason, I hadnt thought of him.  I can find the necessary contact info.
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