SIPLOWGUY
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Would anyone know if material seats were available in a 1962 Newport convertible?
Interior
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3175375
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Do you mean cloth? I would be surprised if cloth wasn’t offered. My parents had a 62 Corvair station wagon with cloth seats.
SIPLOWGUY
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I know cloth interiors were available in "closed body" cars. I am specifically talking about a convertible.
Pete Kaczmarski
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I suspect the cloth seat inserts is available from SMS......although mine was fine ('62 300 Sport Convertible) and the upholsterer did repair the red leather.
Back then, I suspect that all convertibles had vinyl interior as standard equipment. Cloth insert seats in an "open car" would probably have not had very good durability, I suspect. Leather would have been on the Letter Cars and New Yorkers, either way.
I found a Color and Trim catalog at www.hamtramck-historical.com for 1964 cars (which might be similar to your 1962 for content?). Convertible 1964 Newports had "vinyl and vinyl" interiors. One vinyl for the edges and then a patterned vinyl for the insert/seating area.
Might verify using the Chrysler parts book as a research resource
Might verify using the Chrysler parts book as a research resource
SIPLOWGUY
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I think the seat covers are wrong. I'm planning to go see the car next week. It will be interesting to see what else the "restorer" did.
SIPLOWGUY
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So, I went to see the car. What a disappointment. The restoration was very poorly performed. I should have expected it. Why would someone butcher the interior, yet do a good restoration? Very poor fit and finish, rusty bumpers, a lot of plastic and chips all over a poor quality repaint. Not only that, but the nephew also who was "helping" the uncle was a clueless idiot. If anyone is looking at this grossly overpriced car my advice would be to stay away. The car is located in Asbury, NJ.
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