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    Yes, Texas Auto Upholstery is located in...

    Yes, Texas Auto Upholstery is located in Vancouver, Washington.
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    The pads are wider at the back, however, the back...

    The pads are wider at the back, however, the back should be the last area to fasten to the bow. With the top frame locked in place at the front, you will need to measure from the leading edge of the...
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    I had an auto upholstery shop for 38 years and...

    I had an auto upholstery shop for 38 years and made kits for all makes and models. Although I am now retired, one of my employees and his brother have a shop here in town that will make your new...
  4. Thread: 1966 wildcat

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    If you cannot find a good used dash pad, you may...

    If you cannot find a good used dash pad, you may want to find a reputable auto upholstery shop and have them recover yours. They can use sandable foam to replace the padding, and a nice heavy duty...
  5. For the most part, many Buick parts are...

    For the most part, many Buick parts are interchangeable with other GM cars, so finding things like window regulators are fairly easy. A good salvage yard should be able to look up what other cars...
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    For the windshield:...

    For the windshield: http://www.autocityclassic.com Looks like about $275.
    For the side glass, most automotive glass shops can cut a new safety glass side window for you.
    Good luck.
  7. It's a 1962 Buick Electra steering wheel.

    It's a 1962 Buick Electra steering wheel.
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    The original was a semi-gloss paint to match the...

    The original was a semi-gloss paint to match the seat upholstery. You can take a sample of the seat upholstery to most automotive paint stores and they should be able to match the color for you....
  9. Thread: Buick t-shirts

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    Buick T-Shirts

    I can print your design on any available color T-Shirt in single quantities. No need to wait for enough people to make an order. My Direct to Garment T-Shirt printer does not use screens and can...
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    Straight Eight T-Shirts

    I can print these on any available color T-Shirt in single quantities. No need to wait for enough people to make an order. My Direct to Garment T-Shirt printer does not use screens and can print all...
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    Scarebird has a great setup using their bracket...

    Scarebird has a great setup using their bracket and parts from your local auto parts store. I've had their kit on my 62 Invicta for years and it's great. Did the install myself except for the...
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    On the bottom of the glass itself, there should...

    On the bottom of the glass itself, there should be a track with bolts that attach it to the regulator. If you remove the bolts, the window can be raised to the up position, allowing access to the...
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    The door panels have heat pressed designs and can...

    The door panels have heat pressed designs and can be replicated by SMS Fabrics in Canby, Oregon. I recommend doing them in pairs.
    The seat upholstery is something I used to make in kit form, but...
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    Convertible storage

    Whenever you store a convertible for an extended period of time, always put the top up and lock the latches. This will keep the material in the position where it is supposed to be and prevent...
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    With your window up, you should be able to see...

    With your window up, you should be able to see the edge of the glass tape. It should be easy to see if it is a thick tape or a thin tape, and that should help you decide what thickness to get. ...
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    If you remove the rear seat back, you can unlock...

    If you remove the rear seat back, you can unlock the trunk with a blade screwdriver tapes to a broomstick. Use a flashlight so you can see the inside of the lock, and use the screwdriver to turn the...
  17. Thread: Carpet padding

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    While carpet padding may provide some noise...

    While carpet padding may provide some noise deadening and a minor amount of insulation, the main purpose is to protect carpet wear. If you have carpet on the bare metal floor, your heel and the metal...
  18. You did not say if the gap was top to bottom or...

    You did not say if the gap was top to bottom or just near the top. If it is just near the top, there is an adjustment screw with a lock nut that will stop the window from any forward movement. That...
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    Remove a headrest and take it to your local paint...

    Remove a headrest and take it to your local paint supplier. Ask them to "color match" your interior and then put the paint into an aresol can for you. There are many paint stores that offer this...
  20. Electron Top is an excellent manufacturer. They...

    Electron Top is an excellent manufacturer. They are distributed by many auto upholstery supply houses. Look in your area for a supplier. They should have the headliner as well. The headliner goes...
  21. Pinpoint is the correct grain for the vinyl ...

    Pinpoint is the correct grain for the vinyl convertible top. The rear window should be clear vinyl with a small pinpoint skirt at the bottom of the window. The top pads can be a universal style and...
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    Thanks for the picture and further explanation. ...

    Thanks for the picture and further explanation. I see that the interior rear side panel has lost the clip that holds it close to the body. You are also missing the crimp-on molding that goes over...
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    Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but my...

    Not sure exactly what you are looking for, but my experience with door locks would led me to look inside the door for missing parts. Sometimes the clips, rods and connectors fall off and end up...
  24. Acme Auto Headlining in Long Beach California has...

    Acme Auto Headlining in Long Beach California has reproduction latches and can recover your sunvisors or make new ones.
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    If the parts car is a hardtop and not a sedan,...

    If the parts car is a hardtop and not a sedan, the moldings should be the same, except for the stainless around the back of the convertible top, which is a convertible only part. The rest should be...
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