SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72freak · 02-24-2010, 04:38 PM

I was searching for some material and have been told by these folks that they have what I need. During the same search I have been told by other auto fabric vendors to stay away from SMS. There is also some bad stuff about them on the net.

Has anyone delt with them? Anyone local to this shop?

sdailey · 02-24-2010, 04:55 PM

I have no personal experience with them myself, but here are a few threads about them that may help.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375068

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330894

Also, I think member stllookn has dealt with them before if I'm not mistaken.
Edit: He has, read post #15 in the thread below.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258404

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72freak · 02-24-2010, 07:06 PM

Here are someof the problems that have been mentioned here and there....

Customers waiting over a year for their material after they paid for it
Receiving wrong materials
Receiving flawed stained materials
Receving materials in several small unuseable pieces
Bait and switch

I would really like to find someone close by and see if they will go pick up the material and send it to me.

Brad · 02-28-2010, 12:59 PM

Hey, I just noticed this thread and I'd be happy to help out. I'm about 30 miles away and I actually need to take a visit to them to look at some material. Let me know how I can help.

72freak · 02-28-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Hey, I just noticed this thread and I'd be happy to help out. I'm about 30 miles away and I actually need to take a visit to them to look at some material. Let me know how I can help.

Thanks....I have heard more bad than good about them.....I have a friend that is a little closer and she is supposed to go for me....PM me your contact info and we might be able to put something together.

72freak · 02-28-2010, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brad

Hey, I just noticed this thread and I'd be happy to help out. I'm about 30 miles away and I actually need to take a visit to them to look at some material. Let me know how I can help.

Thanks....I have heard more bad than good about them.....I have a friend that is a little closer and she is supposed to go for me....PM me your contact info and we might be able to put something together if she is not able to go.

**jaros44sr** · 03-06-2010, 12:18 AM

Thanks for the info., I was going to buy some stuff from them in the near future. Guess I had better keep an I on things

Musclerodz · 03-06-2010, 01:03 AM

I have never heard anything bad when getting just material. The issue has always been when they were making covers, or doing the covering themselves. I have heard of them taking over a year when that was the case. I have bought material a couple times from them with no issues

72freak · 03-06-2010, 01:51 PM

I supposedly have someone going by there soon to get my material. I will see what I end up with.

**special-K** · 03-11-2010, 08:53 PM

They are second to none.That`s all I know.

72freak · 04-02-2010, 07:57 AM

I have my hands on the upholstery.It looks good!

72freak · 04-02-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Musclerodz

The issue has always been when they were making covers, or doing the covering themselves. I have heard of them taking over a year when that was the case. I have bought material a couple times from them with no issues

I am starting to believe this is what all of the internet chatter is about. While my friend was there she said the phone didnt stop ringing and she could hear them say "These things take time, I know how long I told you, restorations take time, its almost ready"

I am pleased with the material that I got.

Brad · 04-02-2010, 12:08 PM

It's good to hear that it worked out for you!

HenryXP · 10-27-2010, 04:57 AM

Does anyone have an email address for SMS Auto Fabrics? Their web-site isn't working and I would like to enquire about getting some fabric samples sent to me in Australia. Cheers!

dlathem · 12-06-2014, 10:24 AM

I know this is an old thread, but wanted to add my $.02. I paid them > $300 for a set of carpet that I found out stockinteriors.com sells for $159. They order their carpet sets from ACC in Anniston, AL, the same as everyone else online. When I emailed them questioning their pricing and requesting they match the price or give me a refund, they were unwilling and absolutely rude. I've learned that the way to order carpet is to get samples from ACC then shop online for the best price.

**Blue/72** · 12-28-2014, 02:33 AM

I have had great luck with them. I have their materials in 4 of my cars.

**chewychevy67** · 12-30-2014, 08:24 AM

I agree that they are slow. They made a mistake on my headliner but no hassle to fix. Their work is beautiful and worth the wait. I ordered my interior when i started my build cause i heard they were slow/busy so i would have it ready.

C-10cutty · 03-14-2015, 07:50 AM

SMS happened to be the only vendor to carry the factory material and vinyl for my '66 F-85. They were recommended to me by the shop that's doing my seats. Hope this works out.

1963c-10 · 03-31-2015, 09:24 AM

I used them for my material on my 63 deluxe seat. I had no issues with shipping or customer service. Material arrived within two weeks of paying and was great!!

02-24-2010, 04:55 PM	#2
sdailey The Few, The Proud Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ball Ground, Georgia Posts: 1,830	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I have no personal experience with them myself, but here are a few threads about them that may help. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=375068 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=330894 Also, I think member stllookn has dealt with them before if I'm not mistaken. Edit: He has, read post #15 in the thread below. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=258404 . __________________ Shannon Last edited by sdailey; 02-24-2010 at 04:58 PM.

02-24-2010, 07:06 PM	#3
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? Here are someof the problems that have been mentioned here and there.... Customers waiting over a year for their material after they paid for it Receiving wrong materials Receiving flawed stained materials Receving materials in several small unuseable pieces Bait and switch I would really like to find someone close by and see if they will go pick up the material and send it to me. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 02-24-2010 at 07:06 PM.

02-28-2010, 12:59 PM	#4
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? Hey, I just noticed this thread and I'd be happy to help out. I'm about 30 miles away and I actually need to take a visit to them to look at some material. Let me know how I can help. __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

03-06-2010, 12:18 AM	#7
jaros44sr Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Philadelphia, Pa. 19454 Posts: 9,766	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? Thanks for the info., I was going to buy some stuff from them in the near future. Guess I had better keep an I on things __________________ Semper Fi...Uncle Sam, you da man All parts offered to help are free, unless otherwise noted Dont try this stuff in my build thread, unless you have 55 years of mechanical OTJ training SAFETY FIRST AS usual, off topic They say your mind goes second, can't remember the first Jim

03-06-2010, 01:03 AM	#8
Musclerodz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 2,364	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I have never heard anything bad when getting just material. The issue has always been when they were making covers, or doing the covering themselves. I have heard of them taking over a year when that was the case. I have bought material a couple times from them with no issues __________________ Mike Redpath

02-24-2010, 04:38 PM	#1
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I was searching for some material and have been told by these folks that they have what I need. During the same search I have been told by other auto fabric vendors to stay away from SMS. There is also some bad stuff about them on the net. Has anyone delt with them? Anyone local to this shop? __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-06-2010, 01:51 PM	#9
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I supposedly have someone going by there soon to get my material. I will see what I end up with. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

03-11-2010, 08:53 PM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? They are second to none.That`s all I know. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-02-2010, 07:57 AM	#11
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I have my hands on the upholstery.It looks good! __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere!

04-02-2010, 12:08 PM	#13
Brad Out of the carpool lane. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Clark Co, WA Posts: 5,672	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? It's good to hear that it worked out for you! __________________ 1968 C-10 SWB, 5.7 Vortec/700R4/3.73 posi, Torch Red 1968 Camaro, 250/Powerglide, all original (No, I'm not gonna drop a 350 in it!...Jeez!) 2000 Honda VFR in the faster yellow! 2008 Husqvarna TE-610 1967 C-10 SWB 'Six Appeal'-Gone but not forgotten...

10-27-2010, 04:57 AM	#14
HenryXP Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? Does anyone have an email address for SMS Auto Fabrics? Their web-site isn't working and I would like to enquire about getting some fabric samples sent to me in Australia. Cheers!

12-06-2014, 10:24 AM	#15
dlathem Registered User Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Cullman, AL Posts: 1	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I know this is an old thread, but wanted to add my $.02. I paid them > $300 for a set of carpet that I found out stockinteriors.com sells for $159. They order their carpet sets from ACC in Anniston, AL, the same as everyone else online. When I emailed them questioning their pricing and requesting they match the price or give me a refund, they were unwilling and absolutely rude. I've learned that the way to order carpet is to get samples from ACC then shop online for the best price.

12-28-2014, 02:33 AM	#16
Blue/72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Sandy, Oregon Posts: 2,381	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I have had great luck with them. I have their materials in 4 of my cars. __________________ My dad always says that HEI distributers are pointless... •1972 Custom/10 Deluxe. My first truck and I've had it since I was 7. Tilt, tach, AM/FM, 350, deep dish rally's, original paint and an increasing amount of NOS jewelry. It's always taking my money.. •1967 c10 with tach, dropped 3/5 on deep dish rally's •1972 Cheyenne Super. Sold

12-30-2014, 08:24 AM	#17
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,556	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I agree that they are slow. They made a mistake on my headliner but no hassle to fix. Their work is beautiful and worth the wait. I ordered my interior when i started my build cause i heard they were slow/busy so i would have it ready.

03-14-2015, 07:50 AM	#18
C-10cutty Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Galesburg, Kansas Posts: 174	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? SMS happened to be the only vendor to carry the factory material and vinyl for my '66 F-85. They were recommended to me by the shop that's doing my seats. Hope this works out.



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03-31-2015, 09:24 AM	#19
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: SMS Auto Fabrics in Canby, Oregon????? Good or Bad??? I used them for my material on my 63 deluxe seat. I had no issues with shipping or customer service. Material arrived within two weeks of paying and was great!! __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

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