Hot Rods how much vinyl for a Model A coupe??

i know.....how long is a piece of string.....but i'm just after a ballpark figure for how much vinyl i will need to order for the following :

5" chopped 29 coupe
bench seat
door panels etc
full interior roof/headlining and exterior roof insert.

it's not gonna be tuck n roll by the way....just fairly simple.

any help would be much appreciated

cheers....Jick

 

8-10 yds of 54" mat should be plenty

 

I have been watching this. Thought you might want to see it.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190336398685&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...137776127&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWAX:VRI

Just saw you are in London. to far to ship

 

know that old saying " too much is never enough" I would definatly buy too much. in case of foul ups, changes or repairs

 

I am not an upholsterer,but I am contemplating the same thing for my A. I'd be leary of buying anything off E-bay, especially for someone who describes it as suitable for anything including auto interiors without giving any specs. At the very least, I'd want to know if it's 46 or 60" wide and is it UV light protected.

I'd peruse this website-I haven't purchased from them, but they have been very prompt at answering my questions and sending samples and seem to know what they are doing.
http://www.garysupholstery.com/

 

thanks everyone.
I was thinking maybe around 10metres....but i agree that too much is best so i'll probably go for 15metres.....especially as i'd forgotten to mention the trunk will need doing also.
that garys upholstery is a great site.....

cheers....Jick

 

Yeah that's the problem with you metric traitors can't think in inches and feet anymore - what was the British Empire founded on??

 

slave labour and violence.......

mind you, that might be the only way i get this coupe finished.

 

I got a couple answers when I asked the same question that may be of help to you.

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=296498&highlight=yards

 

thanks Tman.....interesting stuff.

 

Just FYI, I can get marine vinyl at the local craft store for about $6 a yard when it goes on sale.