After having very unsatisfactory results having my interior done locally...TWICE, I decided to bite the bullet and have the interior I've always lusted after, and phoned Rene Harger at Southeast Studebaker. NICEST guy I ever talked to. After I got off the phone with him, I packed up all the interior bits and parts he needs and sent them off with the deposit. FINALLY a Southeast Studebaker concours interior...ALL of it!...
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I got the interior for my '53 Commander from René back when he was operating the original Phantom Autoworks.
He sent everything needed and I installed it; except for the seat covers.
I had an upholstery shop replace all the foundation between the springs and the covers. The upholsterer was impressed with the quality and fitment of the Aero Gray cloth René had rewoven for these models."All attempts to 'rise above the issue' are simply an excuse to avoid it profitably." --Dick Gregory
Brad Johnson, SDC since 1975, ASC since 1990
Pine Grove Mills, Pa.
'33 Rockne 10,
'51 Commander Starlight,
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Rene made me some gorgeous replacement carpet for my Avanti a few years ago. Highly recommend...MikeMike
Fort Worth, TX
1964 Avanti R2 #R-4986Comment
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Nothing but the best.
Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly ownedComment
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Yup!.....he does an excellent job!
Lou Van Anne
62 Champ
64 R2 GT Hawk
79 Avanti IIComment
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Excellent quality. However, I have been waiting for a year and a half for a red interior for my Hawk.Comment
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His ads state "six months", a long time. I do not know what the answer/reason is for 18 months and still not the final result.Originally posted by abkco View PostGary L.
Wappinger, NY
SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longerComment
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I waited 18 months for the seat upholstery for my Avanti so that may not be uncommon. I think it somewhat depends on how many orders he gets for what and in what order.Don Wilson, Centralia, WA
40 Champion 4 door*
50 Champion 2 door*
53 Commander K Auto*
53 Commander K overdrive*
55 President Speedster
62 GT 4Speed*
63 Avanti R1*
64 Champ 1/2 ton
* Formerly ownedComment
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My carpet took 4 months. It was worth the wait.1962 Champ
51 Commander 4 doorComment
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