Since I'm in the business of supplying people items to restore their Shelby Dodge cars I keep my eyes open for long unavailable NOS parts that owners need to finish off their vehicles. Recently I was able to finalize a deal where I obtained an item that people have been asking me about locating (or reproducing) for a long time.
This is likely to be the most unique (and impossible to substitute) part ever used only on the final two "numbered" vehicles, the 1989 Shelby CSX & the 1989 Shelby Dakota. I'm referring to the special "Shelby" fabric used on the seat inserts and a small portion of the upper door panels. What makes it so different is that it has the word "Shelby" embroidered into the fabric itself. This also is what makes it extremely expensive to ever think of reproducing. Luckily I was able to obtain a small supply of NOS material in perfect condition that I'm putting up for sale so owners can finally finish their interior. For a little background, the only time I've ever seen this material offered for sale is one quick time back in 1997. This is likely the last time you'll ever see it available to purchase. I want to make it clear that this is a one time offering and I've only got a limited supply. I can't get any more. The pricing I'm offering it for may be considered high compared to regular seat fabrics, but considering it's extreme rarity it's quite fair considering what the open market will bear for NOS materials. It's best suited to buy in special sized sections to replace only the heavily worn or damaged portions and reuse the undamaged sections you have. Buying enough to recover your whole interior is not going to be cost effective for most people. I've done some basic calculations to most efficiently determine exactly what sizes you'll need to use to use for the upper or lower sections of the 1989 CSX with regular or Recaro seats. I haven't done the math for the 1989 Shelby Dakota's (which use the same inserts on their burgundy interior). Similar to wallpaper this material is "directional" as the Shelby lettering goes corner to corner so it can only be cut in certain widths to avoid having odd sizes of unusable material leftover. It's a little involved to explain how much material you'll require for your particular needs so if you're seriously interested give me a call and I'll let you know how much it'll come out to. I'll be fairly easy to reach this weekend and next week I'll be in and out during the day and easier to reach during the evening hours. David Salamone Positive Impressions www.unleashedbyshelby.com 904-388-4040 ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
