Topic: correct parchment vinyl for 68 1/2

[mach1one]

First, all discussions are based on a 1968 1/2 dearborn built gt fastback with build date 4/24/68. Exterior is highland green and interior Standard parchment(2U). I am now in the process of restoring the car and am encountering much difficulty matching the interior parchment fabric to any known original sources. This cars interior is all original. The 68 ford dealer book show the sierra grain bolsters to be a parchment with a light print to them(parchment paper print). My original sierra vinyl is a base light tan with NO parchment light print on it. I thought that many years of cleaning/ light may have faded the print in these originals but after finding original virgin vinyl by unwrapping the seats I only find light tan with no print. There must be some knowledgable restorers out there with the same situation. Did ford switch its parchment in its later build cars.Is it a early vrs late vrs plant specific issue. What have others encountered with parchment interior on later build 68's. Any help would be appreciated Thanks Lu   

[68 S Code]

Here are some pics of a unrestored standard parchment interior in a Dearborn built, scheduled early June 68 coupe. Hope it helps. I know the pics dont show much but i will see if I have more from a second visit to see the car.

[68 S Code]

Here are a few more. Hope they help. Looks like the center secion is brighter in color than the bolsters. Not sure if this is due to wear, excessive cleaning or it was manufactured this way on purpose to distinguish the crinkle finish from the pebble finish?

[68 S Code]

If you click on the paperclip below pic you will be able to open the file and zoom in on pic to see it even better.

[mach1one]

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