[Staowners] Seats

[Terry Poole]

Hi All,

The original leather was not high quality, but down to a price, hence  
it resembled cardboard, didn't stretch much and was quite thick, all  
of which made is suitable for car use. Even the "grain' was  
artificially applied to the "split" hide which allowed consistency of  
surface finish. Connolly's car grade leather used to be called  
"Vaumol" or something similar.

Best of luck with the covering, they were quite sophisticated inside,  
not just a loose-cover outer.

Regards,

Terry Poole.


On 30 Jan 2007, at 08:50, Mal Clark wrote:

> Hi again everyone,I have just recieved some photo's of Kevins  
> superb blue Alpine, was interested to see he has upholstered the  
> seat bases with a fluted patten same as the backs, unlike the  
> original flat bases,this original design is a trimmers nightmare,  
> My works car was done to original flat base in beautiful  
> leather,went back three times for the trimmer to tighten the  
> leather after a few trips each time,either I have a big backside or  
> todays good quality Leathers are thinner than those of the  
> fifties,and seem to stretch and give alot more,i think the original  
> leathers weren't cow hides more like Bison,or elephant,
>   My trimmer has always said the flutes will always stay in shape  
> and look good, unoriginal, but I agree with him, after my works car  
> the next one will have the flutes on the base, any comments,      
> Mal Clark.
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