Interior: Ribbed Upholstery material for 62 Hawk

[62 GT Guy]

Hi all, this is my first post.
I'm specifically looking for the Red ribbed insert material to replace in my 62 Hawk. Is there a modern manufacture of it or and NOS supply hidden away somewhere?
Any leads would be much appreciated.

[corum]

I got mine for my 62 Hawk at Automotive Interiors, http://www.automotiveinteriors.com/contact_us.htm, 800-814 7533.

They also sell complete interior kits for the GT Hawk. Good fit, reasonable prices, nice people. You might to ask for Diane.

[rockne10]

René Harger, Southeast Studebaker. Advertises in every Turning Wheels.

[StudeRich]

Hi Paul, Welcome to the SDC and to the SDC Forum!

It appears to me that you MAY have the Vinyl with Cloth Inserts type, correct?
I do not believe I have ever seen an Original '62 Hawk with Matching Color Vinyl Inserts, only off-White, until '63.

Both should be available at our Turning Wheels Monthly SDC Magazine Advertiser: Southeast Studebaker, but there IS a long lead time for custom, high quality work.

Receiving the monthly Publication "Turning Wheels" keeps you in touch with All of the Vendors, also here:

http://studebakervendors.com

[studegary]

From your other post on the same subject:

Welcome to the SDC Forum!

I doubt that you will find NOS or good used seat inserts for a 1962 Hawk. I have known of these to go bad on the shelf without ever having been installed in a car. The 1963-1964 Hawk seat material was improved so much, it usually outlasts the rest of the car.

I believe that Southeast Studebaker is your best option, just do not be in a hurry.

EDIT: What I can see in your picture is the best 1962 Hawk seat insert that I have seen in a long time. I can not tell if it is original. The original has heat sealed ribs, not stitched.

EDIT II: For seat inserts, I was referring to the common vinyl. Do you possibly have cloth inserts?

[3rdGenStude]

I do not believe I have ever seen an Original '62 Hawk with Matching Color Vinyl Inserts, only off-White, until '63.

My '62 has an all green vinyl interior. The seats got the dealer installed replacement upholstery. But it was [improperly] just stretched right over the original upholstery. I can see the green vinyl inserts of the originals through tears in the replacements.

Paul