The
following is two examples of unique problems and working with the customer
to come up with a solution.The
first example was when this set of seats out of a 1967 Pontiac Gran Prix
was brought to Catalina Custom Upholstery to be recovered back to original.
There is no after-market vendors replicating the interiors for these automobiles
because of popularity. The seats were examined and determined that the stenciled
part of the seats done originally at Pontiac was in good condition and it
was decided to recondition this part of the seats and use them again to
maintain the original design (see arrow in photo of original seat below).
Also, the backs of the front back rest (see highlighted area in photo of
finished front seat) was used again after a slight modification to work
around a damaged part of this area. Using a nice white and silver leather
and trimming in a silver vinyl, Catalina Custom was able to provide a product
that complimented this customers efforts and enhanced his investment in
his classic 1967 Pontiac Gran Prix.
The
second example is taken from Mr. Tom Wazalaski's 1968 Cadillac interior.
He came to Catalina Custom requesting that the interior be kept as original
as possible. The interior was originally beige/gold. When the original cloth
and vinyl was located, Mr. Wazalaski had to be informed that the original
color was no longer available. A green/gold that was also used in 1968 Cadillac's
was available so it was suggested that since the car was black and black
being a neutral color, Mr. Wazalaski accepted the plan to change the interior
color to match the original green/gold vinyl color and use the matching
corresponding cloth. Dash, steering wheel, door panels (because they were
molded vinyl), misc. panels and trim pieces all had to have a color change
along with new color corresponding seat belts with new original buckles.
With research, effort and care this became one of the finest interiors ever
produced by Catalina Custom Upholstery.
More
examples of these and other jobs done by Catalina Custom Upholstery may
be viewed in the Showcase Gallery and for further inquiries, please contact
us.
