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That cover may be period correct. It could have even been dealer installed. A year or so after I got my first 52 I got up the nerve to remove the ragged covers. The seat looked like it had never been sat on."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Originally posted by 62champ View PostLooks like it might be a time-period seat cover - wonder if the original seats are under???Brad Johnson,
SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10, '51 Commander Starlight. '53 Commander Starlight
'56 Sky Hawk in process
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Chip, how's the Body and Floors? the Interior looks pretty good after all these Years.
Originally posted by raoul5788 View PostI know virtually nothing about the bullet nose models, but have a chance to buy one.
It's a '50 Commander Deluxe 4 dr sedan. Does anyone know if the upholstery is original?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]52851[/ATTACH]Joseph R. Zeiger
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A plus is, I see the O.D. Handle! A Commander "245" with Overdrive, can actually get going quite well with 4.56 or 4.09 rear Gears, and still Cruise pretty well!
I would not fret about the Seat Covers, they look period correct and should wear well.
The Originals would have been a closer match to those original Door Panels.StudeRich
Second Generation Stude Driver,
Proud '54 Starliner Owner
SDC Member Since 1967
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Chip,
Yes, what the others said, those are seat covers, but are in real nice shape. Chances are the original material, a pinstriped fabric, is underneath.
Looks like a pretty decent unmolested car.
Keep us posted.Dan Peterson
Montpelier, VT
1960 Lark V-8 Convertible
1960 Lark V-8 Convertible (parts car)
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Seat covers (the kind that goes over the factory upholstery) came in a variety of colors and patterns. I have 3 different ones here right now that would fit my 52 and be correct for the period.
As several have said the actual upholstery is probably gray with a pattern. It was nice looking, but did not hold up well in heavy use and many people covered the seats from the time they were new."In the heart of Arkansas."
Searcy, Arkansas
1952 Commander 2 door. Really fine 259.
1952 2R pickup
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Given the head light surrounds, it looks like an early 1950 to me. other options were all chrome and all plain, no chrome at all.
Otherwise a very nice looking find. Would like to see more pictures after you look at it!
Mark
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