<VV> Early Convertible Armrest Differences and Upholstery

[norman.witte at comcast.net]

Geoff, FWIW, here's my account of dealing with reupholstering the side panels:

http://www.wittelaw.com/personal/turbo/25.htm

Norm

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: Geoffrey Johnson <geoffj at unm.edu> 

> I am finally getting around to upholstering the rear armrest panels 
> on my '63 vert. My friend had the backseat professionally 
> reupholstered with clarks covers as a surprise birthday present for me. 
> Thanks again Cary! 
> Now Clarks has a listing for 62, and then one for 63-64, on the 
> reproduction armrest upholstery. I got the 63-64. What are the 
> differences? When I got my car, the armrest panels were rusted out and 
> broke in half. Good one GM, dont paint those! So I do not know what 
> panels I have, I just had some scrounged at swapmeets, ebay etc... 
> 
> Want to avoid a catastrophe when dealing with the glue. Also, how does 
> one draw the vinyl tight on the upper part in that compound curve? Any 
> tricks? I have redone lower panels before, but not the upper half. 
> 
> 
> Thanks 
> Geoff Johnson 
> 
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