I already searched.

I need to find the alacantra (sp?) - Greay suede material. Need a piece to cover a console lid. Everybody said go to an upolstry shop in the search's, but nobody has a website to buy it at? I dont wanna get ripped off from any local shops.

Thanks
josh

 

The North American Distributor may be able to help you find a local shop...

This is from the Mfg's Web Site:

http://www.alcantara.com/

Country: North America
Company: Gulf Fabrics Inc.
Divisione: Automotive After market
Contct: 3709 N.Armenia Ave. Tampa, FL 33607-1303
Tel: 8138752707 - Toll Free 1-8002376677 FAX: 813-3489540

FYI...The stuff is over $90 a yard Wholesale

 

I found that, but it didnt look like a retail place to just buy a yard.

I'll call them tomorrow. Does anyone else have a web site to buy it?

 

I had my L in the body shop making some reapirs from a breakin. The searched for seat material to replace a panel in the seat cover but were unable to locate any. The ended up having to replace the entire seat cover from Ford. I have previous gone to two local uphostery supply shops and after calls to their wholesalers, was told the material was not available.

If you find a supply, I'd be interested in going in with you for part of the material.

 

corbeau sells extra microsuede.....$55 a yard but i think the grey is a little lighter than the ford fabric

 

I called this guy - he works for the distributor, and will sell you whatever you need (colors, sizes, etc). He has mailed me a few yards of the stuff (quick delivery, too), and I am overseas...very helpful and friendly everytime I have talked to him.

Joe Martinez
800-237-6677

Just tell him Steve from Germany gave you the number, if you would...

Hope this helps!

Steve

 

I will try him too. Thanks for the help guys and I will let you know how it works out.

 

worse case...maybe a junk yard might have some seats or console out of a wrecked L

 

I spoke with them - if they think you are using it for your own personal use, they will sell it to you.

Just play it cool and say your Mom is going to do the sewing for you...

 

How much?

 

...

 

I called and spoke with Joe. He wasnt sure what color the material should be to match. I sent him some pictures by e-mail, so i should be hearing from them soon. I dropped off my passanger seat at the upolstery shop today to make it into a bucket seat. They will see if they can get it.

Keep ya posted.

If any body has some, I'll buy a piece.