What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
Forum rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
If you need help logging in, or have question about how something works, use the Support forum located here Support Forum
Complete set of Forum Rules Forum Rules
-
Topic author - Posts: 123
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 12:18 pm
- First Name: linus
- Last Name: tremaine
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: I do not have a model T. But I like them. I Have a 1930 Lincoln.
- Location: california
What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
I want to have some runningboard boxes made and cover them with black covers that snap on. I think the original ones were covered in Fabrokoid. This is that black faux leather stuff that you have all probably seen on trunks etc that is usually shrunken and cracked.
I suppose the closest modern material would just be long grain top material?
I suppose the closest modern material would just be long grain top material?
-
- Posts: 5339
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:09 am
- First Name: Henry
- Last Name: Lee
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Many
- Location: South Pittsburg, TN
- MTFCA Number: 479
- MTFCA Life Member: YES
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
The e b a y has faux covering of various grains and patterns. That's where I have found stuff for my odd cars.
Hope this Helps,
Hank
Hope this Helps,
Hank
-
- Posts: 6431
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:18 am
- First Name: Scott
- Last Name: Conger
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: '13, '15, '19, '23
- Location: Clark, WY
- Board Member Since: 2005
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
Since Naugahyde was a contemporary competitor and can still be bought, I can't help but think you will be able to replicate what you need by doing an internet search using "Naugahyde" for the search.
Scott Conger
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
Tyranny under the guise of law is still Tyranny
NH Full Flow Float Valves
Obsolete carburetor parts manufactured
-
- Posts: 1922
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:23 am
- First Name: Rich
- Last Name: Bingham
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1913 runabout
- Location: Blackfoot, Idaho
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
I’m frequently amazed at the factoids that emerge on this forum. Linus, I hope you’ll keep us posted on what you discover (and re-cover ) for your project.
FWIW, the references made me aware that DuPont Fabrikoid was a nitrocellulose material on cotton backing, and that “Naugahyde” (U. S. Rubber Co. product made in Naugatuck, Conn.) is much older than I ever knew ! Originally a rubber material married to a cotton backing, it later became an expanded vinyl on a synthetic knit backing, quite different from the original product introduced in 1914. I’d be interested to learn what materials currently available most closely resemble the period stuff.
FWIW, the references made me aware that DuPont Fabrikoid was a nitrocellulose material on cotton backing, and that “Naugahyde” (U. S. Rubber Co. product made in Naugatuck, Conn.) is much older than I ever knew ! Originally a rubber material married to a cotton backing, it later became an expanded vinyl on a synthetic knit backing, quite different from the original product introduced in 1914. I’d be interested to learn what materials currently available most closely resemble the period stuff.
"Get a horse !"
-
- Posts: 140
- Joined: Sat May 30, 2020 9:54 pm
- First Name: Jim
- Last Name: Forbes
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 1927 Coupe
- Location: Sierra Vista AZ
- Board Member Since: 2020
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
I've been working on the interior on my 27 coupe, and noticed that it has weatherstrip, of sorts, at the front of the door, and above the door. These are both welt, as I understand what welt is. The vertical piece (the one that's opened, as well as the one to the right of it that's still closed) might be Naugahyde, wrapped around a rubber rod. The horizontal piece (on the left in my picture) might be Fabrikoid, wrapped around a paper cord.
.
.
-
- Posts: 3907
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 8:00 pm
- First Name: John
- Last Name: Kuehn
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: 19 Roadster, 21 Touring, 24 Coupe
- Location: Texas
- MTFCA Number: 28924
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
The window channels you can buy in long lengths or ready cut to length for your car. Snyder’s and Lang’s carry it I believe. I bought the long lengths for my 24 Coupe and cut to fit. It’s pretty close to the original size and look.
Don’t know for sure but Model A felt window channel may be close to the same for the metal frame T doors like yours. It was sold like that because it was the only avaliable channel at the time. Maybe be different now and more types may be avaliable.
The rest of the door trim may not be exact either. It wasn’t when I was working on my 24 Coupe. I bought and used what was avaliable at the time.
Don’t know for sure but Model A felt window channel may be close to the same for the metal frame T doors like yours. It was sold like that because it was the only avaliable channel at the time. Maybe be different now and more types may be avaliable.
The rest of the door trim may not be exact either. It wasn’t when I was working on my 24 Coupe. I bought and used what was avaliable at the time.
-
- Posts: 2952
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 4:06 pm
- First Name: Jerry
- Last Name: Van
- Location: S.E. Michigan
- MTFCA Number: 24868
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
Linus,
Do a search for Tolex on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tolex&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Is this what you want?
Do a search for Tolex on Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=tolex&ref=nb_sb_noss_1
Is this what you want?
-
- Posts: 5339
- Joined: Sun Jan 06, 2019 11:09 am
- First Name: Henry
- Last Name: Lee
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Many
- Location: South Pittsburg, TN
- MTFCA Number: 479
- MTFCA Life Member: YES
-
- Posts: 5412
- Joined: Tue Jan 08, 2019 4:56 pm
- First Name: Frank
- Last Name: Brandi
- * REQUIRED* Type and Year of Model Ts owned: Speedster (1919 w 1926)
- Location: Moline IL
- Board Member Since: 2018
Re: What is the closes modern equivalent for DuPont Fabrikoid
Here are some images of the material. By the way Fabrikoid was a nitrocellulose material which is highly flammable.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/509094157/ ... gKpI_D_BwE
Take a look at this faux leather The past is a great place and I don't want to erase it or to regret it, but I don't want to be its prisoner either.
Mick Jagger
Mick Jagger