Keep in mind when Ercoups were built the fabrics chosen were not subject to the any strict regulations of fire retardant materials. It's a fact that most aircraft manufacturers of that period used automobile type materials. The true antique restorer will go to great lengths to get the exact fabric that was used when the aeroplane was built. I do know for a fact that much of the upholstery on these classics were accomplished by (non aviation) custom upholstery shops specializing in classic car interiors. , Etc. How this effects the (antique) Ercoupes is beyond my knowledge. Now the ball is in your court. Prof. Ed
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