Upholstery 1955 Olds 88

Benny · November 2nd, 2008, 09:54 AM

Hi, I'm a new member, just inherited 1955 Olds 88, it's in excellent shape, runs great, 59,000 miles on it. Now, I want to restore it, who does upholstery kits for this car? Really it's only the front seat that is ripped, but I would like to replace it all.

redoldsman · November 2nd, 2008, 10:45 AM

Congrats on your car. I have never had an inherited car but it would make it special. To my knowledge, nobody reproduces the interior for the 55. I had a 54 Super 88 convertible done for a friend. We bought one of the original dealer manuals off ebay. It had actual upholstery swatchs in it. It was a little pricey at about $265. We took this and the photos of the interior to the trim shop and picked material in the near color and texture and them had them reproduce the entire interior. I will say it was not cheap. A lot will probably depend on what you are going to do with the car and last but not least your budget. If you are just looking for a cool car or want to make a retro look, you may want to go with something like roll and pleat. Good luck and post some pictures of your car.

redoldsman · November 2nd, 2008, 10:47 AM

Sorry I missed the pictures. Now that I see it is a 4-door sedan, I personally would go with something I like and that looks cool.

rocketraider · November 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM

Every once in a while, you'll find NOS seat covers. They may be from a parts store or upholstery shop, but they'll fit right and usually look pretty good. Back then they were commonly added to new cars soon after purchase to protect the upholstery.

Sometimes you even find them in GM boxes...

How about these? right color, bodystyle and everything...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-S...mZ220304335426

pontchief · November 3rd, 2008, 04:29 AM

Hi

Nice Olds

Are you from Mill Bay outside Vicoria?

I have a friend there, who originally is from Norway, his name is Alf.

Oldsguy · November 3rd, 2008, 05:49 AM

Benny, welcome to our site. You have a nice looking car there.

Olds64 · November 3rd, 2008, 08:27 AM

Welcome to the site. AWSOME car!

You can check out Kanter or EZ Rod Interiors if you just want aftermarket tuck and roll.

Benny · November 4th, 2008, 09:20 AM

Thanks for all the comments, I believe I found a place in Portland OR, just waiting for word back from them. Keeping my fingers crossed as I really want to redo the interior, keeping it as close as possible to original. I will post some pictures this weekend, just don't have enough time in the day during the work week, you know how it is. Can't wait for retirement....

citcapp · November 4th, 2008, 11:00 AM

Benny,

I live in Bothell, WA just north of Seattle own a 1957 Olds. Have lots of connections for parts for early fifties Olds (except upholstery)

Benny · November 5th, 2008, 04:19 PM

Here's what I inherited. Not to bad, just need a little loving care....

Oldsguy · November 5th, 2008, 07:09 PM

I like!

Bluevista · November 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM

SMS should have that seat material or can make it, disregard if that's who your'e waiting on.
Allan

http://www.smsautofabrics.com/

citcapp · November 6th, 2008, 07:54 AM

Benny,

Very nice car, Are you going to stop by and see me on your trip through? I'll be home all weekend

Benny · November 12th, 2008, 11:18 PM

Citcapp, couldn't get by your way, spent to much in shoe stores with the wife. Sorry, maybe next time. Thanks

November 2nd, 2008, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Benny 1955 Olds 88 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mill Bay, BC, Canada Posts: 5	Upholstery 1955 Olds 88 Hi, I'm a new member, just inherited 1955 Olds 88, it's in excellent shape, runs great, 59,000 miles on it. Now, I want to restore it, who does upholstery kits for this car? Really it's only the front seat that is ripped, but I would like to replace it all. __________________

November 2nd, 2008, 10:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
redoldsman Proud Viet Nam Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 480	Congrats on your car. I have never had an inherited car but it would make it special. To my knowledge, nobody reproduces the interior for the 55. I had a 54 Super 88 convertible done for a friend. We bought one of the original dealer manuals off ebay. It had actual upholstery swatchs in it. It was a little pricey at about $265. We took this and the photos of the interior to the trim shop and picked material in the near color and texture and them had them reproduce the entire interior. I will say it was not cheap. A lot will probably depend on what you are going to do with the car and last but not least your budget. If you are just looking for a cool car or want to make a retro look, you may want to go with something like roll and pleat. Good luck and post some pictures of your car. __________________ redoldsman

November 2nd, 2008, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
redoldsman Proud Viet Nam Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rowlett, TX Posts: 480	Sorry I missed the pictures. Now that I see it is a 4-door sedan, I personally would go with something I like and that looks cool. __________________ redoldsman

November 2nd, 2008, 03:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	Every once in a while, you'll find NOS seat covers. They may be from a parts store or upholstery shop, but they'll fit right and usually look pretty good. Back then they were commonly added to new cars soon after purchase to protect the upholstery. Sometimes you even find them in GM boxes... How about these? right color, bodystyle and everything... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NOS-S...mZ220304335426 __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com Last edited by rocketraider; November 2nd, 2008 at 03:54 PM..

November 3rd, 2008, 04:29 AM	#5 (permalink)
pontchief Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Norway/Cranfills Gap TX Posts: 48	Hi Nice Olds Are you from Mill Bay outside Vicoria? I have a friend there, who originally is from Norway, his name is Alf. __________________ http://spirit-of-america.biz/

November 3rd, 2008, 05:49 AM	#6 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	Benny, welcome to our site. You have a nice looking car there. __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

November 3rd, 2008, 08:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
Olds64 Landyacht Club President Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lawton, OK Posts: 4,286	Welcome to the site. AWSOME car! You can check out Kanter or EZ Rod Interiors if you just want aftermarket tuck and roll. __________________ Ferris, my father loves this car more than life itself... Apparently, you don't understand! Ferris, he never drives it! He just rubs it with a diaper! Cameron Frye Ferris Bueller's Day Off 1986

November 4th, 2008, 09:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
Benny 1955 Olds 88 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mill Bay, BC, Canada Posts: 5	Thanks Thanks for all the comments, I believe I found a place in Portland OR, just waiting for word back from them. Keeping my fingers crossed as I really want to redo the interior, keeping it as close as possible to original. I will post some pictures this weekend, just don't have enough time in the day during the work week, you know how it is. Can't wait for retirement.... __________________

November 4th, 2008, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Benny, I live in Bothell, WA just north of Seattle own a 1957 Olds. Have lots of connections for parts for early fifties Olds (except upholstery)

November 5th, 2008, 07:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Oldsguy Hot Rodder at heart Administrator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Lees Summit MO Posts: 5,360	I like! __________________ Dan '77 Cutlass Supreme '46 2 door "The rocket 455.....it's a sledgehammer approach to a thumbtack world" LuxBlue of HAMB.

November 6th, 2008, 07:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
Bluevista Cruisin' the Vistas Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 1,722	SMS should have that seat material or can make it, disregard if that's who your'e waiting on. Allan http://www.smsautofabrics.com/ Last edited by Bluevista; November 21st, 2008 at 02:21 AM..

November 6th, 2008, 07:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
citcapp Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 3,445	Benny, Very nice car, Are you going to stop by and see me on your trip through? I'll be home all weekend

November 12th, 2008, 11:18 PM	#14 (permalink)
Benny 1955 Olds 88 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mill Bay, BC, Canada Posts: 5	Citcapp, couldn't get by your way, spent to much in shoe stores with the wife. Sorry, maybe next time. Thanks __________________

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