Avanti seat covers

[DaytonaR2]

Does anyone know where  I can have seat covers made?   Auto Custom Leathers INC. owned by Jerry Zalucki appears to have taken my money and then closed their doors.    

[mfg]

44 minutes ago, DaytonaR2 said:

Does anyone know where  I can have seat covers made?   Auto Custom Leathers INC. owned by Jerry Zalucki appears to have taken my money and then closed their doors.    

Give Dave Thibeault a call...Dave is extremely reputable, and will no doubt point you in the right direction!

[DaytonaR2]

Jerry called me back.  They are on the way.  He has been out on a medical leave.

[Dunkin]

Good for you, let us know how you like them. Thanks

[billsr2]

Am interested in how faithful a repro these are.

[DaytonaR2]

Still has not created my seats.  He had no problem taking my money.  I have demanded a refund and there is no response.  It has been almost a year now.

[mfg]

That's terrible....I can see giving 10 or 15% down on an item that has to be custom made....but I'd never completely pay for the item, and then cross my fingers!!

[brad]

My upholstery lady has done 5 or 6 sets for me, and even the ones that were judged at Amelia island. 

 

[plwindish]

Sorry you had that happen with getting new seat covers.  I'm having a local upholstery shop redo the interior in my '76.  Interior was the Acorn brown vinyl and I was able to find some good replacements for the Acorn brown.  The shop did the front seats console and redid the carpeting last Fall and I got the car back to him 3 weeks ago to finish the back seat, door and side panels and rest of interior. Good luck with getting your deposit back and getting a shop to do the work.

[64studeavanti]

On 2/2/2023 at 11:12 AM, brad said:

My upholstery lady has done 5 or 6 sets for me, and even the ones that were judged at Amelia island. 

 

Can you share the info about your upholstery lady? Sounds like a good source since I am looking for upholstery for a 64.

[brad]

Creative Auto Restyling (C.A.R.S) Upholstery. 

314-423-6102 Her name is Barb. (ra).

 

[64studeavanti]

Thanks, I will call her Monday. 

[Dunkin]

Did you ever talk to the upholstery lady, and how did it go? I am looking at redoing my 63. Thank you.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Studebaker International offers seat uph. for Avantis in all of the 1963-64 interior colors.  That is on page 31 of their new catalog. 

--Dwight

[Dunkin]

I have looked at these $905.00 a set, pricy they were around $700.00 a few months ago. Thank you.

[Dwight FitzSimons]

Today, I wouldn't expect to pay much less than $905 for front & rear seat uph., at least not for quality.  Quality is the issue.  I don't know, however, what the quality of the SI upholstery is.  I would have to see a sample before buying.  "Long after the price is forgotten the quality remains."

--Dwight

Edited March 9, 2023 by Dwight FitzSimons

[DaytonaR2]

Jerry has lied several times saying they were being shipped Thursday.   No replies to phone, email or text.  I am out $1083.  Avoid.  BBB has many complaints and now mine too...

[Dunkin]

Has anyone used Studebaker Intl. seat upholstery, if so, what did you think of it? Thank you.  

[1inxs]

On 3/9/2023 at 9:02 AM, Dunkin said:

I have looked at these $905.00 a set, pricy they were around $700.00 a few months ago. Thank you.

Uh wait, You said you got stiffed for $1083 from a scammer! But you say $700 was too pricey a few months ago. I’ve been through the same thing you have, with the exception of that I filed a dispute on my credit card and got a full refund. I find Studebaker International to be a pretty good bunch to deal with. At least you wouldn’t lose sleep at night wondering if you’re going to get what you paid for.

Robert

[Dunkin]

1inxs, it was DaytonaR2 that got scammed, I only mentioned the price increase because it went up $200.00.

[1inxs]

My bad! Yeah, I got the two posts crossed. Steve went through the same thing that I did. When it comes to upholstery, I don’t even shop around for price. I shop for a sure thing and one that does quality work. Interesting enough is that since my problem with a referral on interior, my cars are dropped off and done in around four weeks. 

[lschuc]

On 2/4/2023 at 5:38 AM, 64studeavanti said:

Thanks, I will call her Monday. 

Our upholstery lady at C.A.R.S. in St. Louis is currently doing 6 sets of Avanti upholstery, 2 turquoise, 2 orange, 1 elk and at least one more black. All done and sewn by her and is concours quality.

[Dunkin]

Ischuc, thanks for information, do you have any pricing, and does she ship out of state? Thanks again.

[lschuc]

Price varies, but a full set, both front seat and the back seat is usually around $1,000, maybe $1,200, and depending on the cost of materials.  I don't know if she can ship out of state, but that could get costly, since the seats are heavy and bulky.... both sending them here and return to you. 

[Dunkin]

Thank you, I was just thinking of having the covers shipped and having them installed here. I will call and ask.