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Re: Trunk Liner Kits

To: "Ron Fine Esq." <ronfineesq@earthlink.net>, <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: Trunk Liner Kits
From: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>
Date: Sun, 1 Aug 2004 14:00:52 -0400
Ron,
In that case I would recommend you check with Heritage trim in North
Vancouver, B.C. When inquiring, state the colours you want and that you want
the armacord hand bound.
Rich Chrysler
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ron Fine Esq." <ronfineesq@earthlink.net>
To: "Rich C" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; <Healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2004 1:54 PM
Subject: Re: Trunk Liner Kits


>
> Hi Rich.   I actually have all of the factory original interior for the
> trunk and most of the original interior parts.   Although they are fairly
> ratty, I can make patterns or simply compare the new ones to the old.  I
> haven't bought my interior yet but Moss was having a sale on the trunk kit
> which prompted my inquire.  My original interior (which I am seeking to
> recreate as accurately as possible within reason) was dark blue carpet
with
> dark blue vinyl trim.  The armacord in the trunk area and the area over
the
> batteries was black with dark blue vinyl trim.  Considering all the time
and
> effort I am putting into this car I am willing to spend a little extra to
> get the better quality interior parts that have the correct trim, etc.  So
> if Moss or VB are not the right supplier I will continue to look.  I have
> time.  The frame and tub going to the blaster this week to start the
> painting process.  I won't get to the interior until early next year.  If
> you have any other suggestions for a supplier let me know.  Thanks
> Ron Fine
> 61 BN7
> 66MGB
>
> > Hi Ron,
> > It all depends on how correct you want to be. The binding on all
armacord
> > pieces should be stitched, wrapped over to the back side and stitched
> tight
> > in to the front rolled edge. I haven't seen this done on most kits,
> > including Moss's. Most kits are simply bound with a U shaped vinyl edge,
> > stitching passing through everything, leaving a raw exposed edge to the
> > binding.
> > Also, I'm curious as to the colour scheme of your interior. The entire
> > interior of the car should be trimmed in the same colour, e.g. a red
> > interior will have red armacord, vinyl and carpet in all areas forward
of
> > the boot bulkhead. Only the boot area, as viewed from the back of the
car
> > would be black.
> > Do you already have your interior trim components and are they colour
> keyed
> > and the armacord bound as described above?
> > Rich Chrysler





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