Question about houndstooth upholstery material

[OregonNed]

A few year ago I had my bench seat reupholstered in black vinyl with the inserts on both sides of blue and black houndstooth. A couple of months ago I found out that USA1 produces interior door panels with the houndstooth inserts to match. As it turns out, my truck seat has a more muted blue and black, and the new door panels are more of a brighter blue, leaning towards aqua - so they do not match at all. Has anyone else used the blue and black houndstooth, and are there two colors of it like I have encountered? I guess I thought the blue and black would be the same when I ordered without thinking it through. Any good sources for material to have these panels redone locally? Thank you

[OregonNed]

I researched and found my answer. Thank you though

[Steve Cole]

Hey Ned, glad you found the answer to the houndstooth colors, now maybe you could share it with others who may have the same question.
Thanks.

[Astro-Balls]

Here is a Chart from my Upholstery Matchup Book from the 70's,
You can see the original Houndstooth colors compared to what is available now.
some are still sold through SMS.

[OregonNed]

Awesome! If SMS has 472, I think I am in business.. I'm in contact with them now. USA1 sent panels with something like 388 - too "Aqua" ... Customer service from the panel vendor is not good - so thanks for posting this!

[OregonNed]

SMS thinks they have me covered (no pun intended) and have sent three samples I should get today..

[Astro-Balls]

Cool, Glad I could help.

[OregonNed]

The SMS samples, (three of them) arrived yesterday. Sure enough, one of them matched perfectly. Ordering some today, and will hopefully get the door panels re-done over the next few weeks for some pics.