Trying to find this upholstery for my XC

jaydee · 03-05-2020, 12:21 AM

Can anyone point me in the right direction on finding some of this.
I have tried several places but it just isn't out there.
Even Global couldn't help.
Anyway this is it, I think it's called ribbed cordroy.
Cheers, JD

gossy · 03-05-2020, 09:34 AM

Maybe try Peter (suzy_peter) he is a Member here and has his own You Tube channel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSzwsgYTJIM and his friend Jason Hill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbDZaQ8vxso is a very good old school trimmer, maybe he can help you out?

Electrolyte Burns · 03-05-2020, 10:24 AM

You may want to try this mod on the front seats, if you are tall. I'm 6'2" and have done this on an XB, XC, XE, and a ZL Fairlane.
Where the rear of the front seats bolt to the floor there are two brackets. A short one and a longer one. Remove both and put the shorter one where the longer one was. Then bolt the seat back in.
Result is a greater angle to the seat base. Much improved leg support.

71cop · 03-05-2020, 10:33 AM

Try Reid @ Muscle Car Interiors. 0412 319 501

Franco Cozzo · 03-05-2020, 01:22 PM

In regional Vic there's a business called Global Trim, bloke is ex Ford motor trimmer

https://globaltrim.com.au/

Give these guys a crack, they might be able to sort you out.

FERG_51 · 03-05-2020, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Franco Cozzo

In regional Vic there's a business called Global Trim, bloke is ex Ford motor trimmer

https://globaltrim.com.au/

Give these guys a crack, they might be able to sort you out.

This bloke is a wiz with Ford stuff.

SSVPom · 04-05-2020, 07:51 PM

I don’t think anyone makes repro GXL cord cloth, although because it wears pretty well compared to houndstooth (which is available through Global) I think the best bet would be to find another set of ginger/saddle GXL seats, and use the covers to repair yours. If required, you could perhaps re-dye the fabric to match.

This is what I did with my black GXL interior.

Cheers

jaydee · 04-05-2020, 08:44 PM

Thanks SSVPom, just don't see these seats come up in Perth. The set I have now are the first ones I've seen. The back seat is great, drivers seat is well worn and ripped.
Re dye is a good idea.

XC50077 · 05-05-2020, 05:36 PM

Prostitch in Carlton Sydney have a good knowledge and stock a selection of the classic materials. I could not obtain any Ginger vinyl for my XC and they directed me to a Holden material so close to the Ford Ginger and matched my door trims almost perfectly.Cheers

**FoxtrotGolfXray 5.0** · 06-05-2020, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by XC50077

Prostitch in Carlton Sydney have a good knowledge and stock a selection of the classic materials. I could not obtain any Ginger vinyl for my XC and they directed me to a Holden material so close to the Ford Ginger and matched my door trims almost perfectly.Cheers

Completely off topic, but....

Had no idea that Carlton was even a suburb of Sydney, so looked it up on google maps....only to find it was a couple of suburbs away from where I used to live in Sans Souci. Never heard of it for the whole 18 months I lived there!

jaydee · 06-05-2020, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by XC50077

Prostitch in Carlton Sydney have a good knowledge and stock a selection of the classic materials. I could not obtain any Ginger vinyl for my XC and they directed me to a Holden material so close to the Ford Ginger and matched my door trims almost perfectly.Cheers

Yes, same with me when I had my buckets redone a few years back. The holden is so close I couldnt tell the difference.
Good news too, looks like I've found some material a guy was selling on Gumtree. Not exact, but damned close, it'll do for now and only $50.
Enough to do front and back, very happy.

nignogg · 25-10-2023, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by jaydee

Yes, same with me when I had my buckets redone a few years back. The holden is so close I couldnt tell the difference.
Good news too, looks like I've found some material a guy was selling on Gumtree. Not exact, but damned close, it'll do for now and only $50.
Enough to do front and back, very happy.

Hi Jaydee, how did that seat cloth go, i could do with some myself for the front, now that things appear to be moving again...

Franco Cozzo · 25-10-2023, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nignogg

Hi Jaydee, how did that seat cloth go, i could do with some myself for the front, now that things appear to be moving again...

Love the name

Try Global Trim in regional VIC

https://globaltrim.com.au/

The owner Ben is an ex motor trimmer from Ford Australia, and specialises in oldskool Ford stuff. Also a very nice person who is passionate about what he does and loves Ford.

Give him a call, just because he doesnt list something on his website doesn't mean he can't help.

nignogg · 25-10-2023, 11:54 PM

will do, thanks Buddy !

jaydee · 26-10-2023, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nignogg

Hi Jaydee, how did that seat cloth go, i could do with some myself for the front, now that things appear to be moving again...

Hey nignog, well I found some being sold on gummy privately. He said it was GXL material so I got it. Was only $100.
Upon arrival it is a bit darker, only a few shades though, so wondering if what I'm comparing it too is faded. Anyway, enough to do front and back.
I've tried GlobalTrim. Everything but.
Even checked a few US websites, no luck.
By the way, same material used in ZH Fairlanes if you see an interior for sale.