63 Polara interior refit

["Robert (UK)" <r.lane@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Thought I better rename this as it's now gone onto more of a seat 
covers/door panels/weatherstrip discussion, than the original 'Topica's 
working now', which it started off as.

Robert (UK) wrote:
> 
> Thanks for the comments Dan & Chris
> 
> Originally we got the windlace from Laysons! Now, don't laugh! Yes, it 
> did take a while to arrive, and yes, when it did arrive it was too 
> short. They said they might be able to get another length (to do a 
> complete side, without a join) but took ages to do anything about it, so 
> 
> we (my brother actually) got on to Kramers.
> Kramers were very helpful and thankfully had the same material in stock 
> so sent us a length, which we received with some other parts (inc K&N 
> filter elememnts to fit the original air cleaners - woo hoo!!) a couple 
> of weeks later.
> The windlace has the red fabric on it, whereas the original material 
> we've just removed had a more plastic/rubber finish to the red part. It 
> may not be exactly the same, but if that's the best on offer, it'll do 
> for us.
> 
> As our front seat covers were/are 2" too short, and the rears too big, 
> I'm not sure if, either the seat frames varied from one car to the next, 
> 
> or whether Legendary didnt have an original set of covers to copy in the 
> 
> first instance.
> A while ago I mentioned on here that the new covers had red stitching 
> whilst our originals had white. Legendary said the stitching on our old 
> covers would have been red when new, but would have faded to white over 
> the years. They suggested looking at an area that wouldnt have been 
> faded by the sun.
> I'm going to send them some photos we took of the inside of our seat 
> covers that clearly show there is no red stitching anywhere, and see 
> what they have to say about that.
> 
> I've got used to the idea of having red stitching instead of white (I'm 
> not that fussy!) but I would have expected the covers to be a better 
> fit.
> 
> Of all the recent parts we've got back for the interior, ie seat covers 
> (legendary), door panels (SMS), trim (Laysons) & instrument cluster 
> (AutoInstruments - to follow), the door panels have been made to the 
> best standard. They did take a few months longer than quoted, but, hey, 
> at least we werent in a rush for them.
> 
> We've also got the U-jamb seals that screw into the door jamb area, but 
> they also look like they'll interfere with the way the door shuts.
> I know a few of the guys on here bought them around the same time we did 
> 
> (about a year ago, from Restortaion Specialties & Supply Inc) - has 
> anyone else had to trim theirs to fit? Maybe it's just fitting them with 
> 
> new panels that makes it tricky.
> 
> Also got some refinished arm rests off ebay that dont look too bad, the 
> color matches the door panels quite well. Thankfully.
> 
> Robert
> 63 Polara 500
> England
>  
> Dan McCormack wrote:
> > 
> > Those seats and door panels look really great Robert. I just got my  
> > seat covers from Legendery last week for my 64 Belvedere wagon. They 
> > didn't have the material for a Belvedere so I had them make up a set for 
> > 
> > 
> > a 64 Fury wagon. They look great and I just hope they fit ok. Just 
> > wondering where you got your windlace/weather strip from. So far Steele 
> > Rubber is the only place I've found that has it. BTW your 
> > windlace/weather strip looks just like the stuff that's was already 
> > installed on my 63 Fury convert when I got it and yes the doors are a 
> > PITA to close.
> > 
> > Dan



Robert
63 Polara 500
England


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