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1965 Eldorado Soft Boot Question/DEBATE

Started by Tonyv_73, January 05, 2021, 11:21:33 AM

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Tonyv_73

Currently in a debate with some friends, does anyone know if the 1965 eldorado convertible soft boot had pleated sticking that followed the seat pattern? I know certain eldorados of the 60's did have this.  We found a soft boot in the trunk of our 65 eldorado that looks original but its too far gone to use.  I said save it so we can have an upholster reproduce it, but my friend said its not original.  NEED SOURCES (factory photos, dealer specification book, your personal car etc)
1963 Series 62 Convertible
1965 Eldorado
1966 Calais Sedan
1970 Fleetwood Brougham
1970 Wildcat
1970 Coupe Deville
1973 Eldorado Convertible
1974 Coupe Deville
1976 Coupe Deville
1981 Eldorado Biarritz
1985 Eldorado Commemorative Edition
1991 Brougham
1993 Eldorado 4.9
1996 Fleetwood Brougham
2006 XLR
2006 DTS
2014 XTS

Ralph Messina CLC 4937

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In '65 there's a ribbed section behind each passenger position. In '66 the top for the devilles and Eldorados  have no ribbed design.
From  "Cadillac of the Sixties" by Roy Schnieder. The data and pics are reproductions from the Cadillac Data Book
1966 Fleetwood Brougham-with a new caretaker http://bit.ly/1GCn8I4
1966 Eldorado-with a new caretaker  http://bit.ly/1OrxLoY
2018 GMC Yukon

Tonyv_73

just to clarify, the 65 ribbed design was only used on the eldorados, so 65 series 62/deville is plain like 66
1963 Series 62 Convertible
1965 Eldorado
1966 Calais Sedan
1970 Fleetwood Brougham
1970 Wildcat
1970 Coupe Deville
1973 Eldorado Convertible
1974 Coupe Deville
1976 Coupe Deville
1981 Eldorado Biarritz
1985 Eldorado Commemorative Edition
1991 Brougham
1993 Eldorado 4.9
1996 Fleetwood Brougham
2006 XLR
2006 DTS
2014 XTS

Ralph Messina CLC 4937

Data book does not specify but I assume it's only Eldorado as another exclusive feature. The rib pattern (pleat width) was the same as the seat pleat, and changed each year from '61 through '65. The deVille seats usually had a horizontal biscuit style upholstery pattern and would look funky with a ribbed tonneu.

If there's money involved in this debate, I expect a cut......
1966 Fleetwood Brougham-with a new caretaker http://bit.ly/1GCn8I4
1966 Eldorado-with a new caretaker  http://bit.ly/1OrxLoY
2018 GMC Yukon

Tonyv_73

unfortunately no money, just some fun.  I'll be sure to give you credit! Thank you for your help!  The car is peacock blue with blue leather and white vinyl top,  Its a beautiful combination, needs a new top and restoration, I think a blue top would look nice as well but going to stick with white since original
1963 Series 62 Convertible
1965 Eldorado
1966 Calais Sedan
1970 Fleetwood Brougham
1970 Wildcat
1970 Coupe Deville
1973 Eldorado Convertible
1974 Coupe Deville
1976 Coupe Deville
1981 Eldorado Biarritz
1985 Eldorado Commemorative Edition
1991 Brougham
1993 Eldorado 4.9
1996 Fleetwood Brougham
2006 XLR
2006 DTS
2014 XTS