Bill
I have used the Moss seat covers on an MGA and the quality
is very good. The installation is not difficult but it goes best
with two people. One to pull and hold the leather or vinyl and
the other to use an electric staple gun. Both companies run
sales on their interior kits so you can save some money there.
I have seen some people make their own seat foam and it seems
to work fine and you will save some money. The replacement
foam is best if you have the cash.
I don't know what it would cost you to have it done at an upholstery
shop but if it is more expensive I would recommend you do it yourself
rather then pay to have it done. Once completed it is a very satisfying
project
Steve
'61 MGA
SSchultz@worldnet.att.net
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> From: William M. Gilroy <wmgilroy@lucent.com>
> To: spridgets <spridgets@autox.team.net>
> Cc: mgs <mgs@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Seat cover kits vs. upholstery shop
> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 12:12 AM
>
> My Midget took on a fair amount of water before I got the car.
> This caused the carpets to rot, the vinyl panels and the seats
> to grow a nice coat of mold and mildew. Now after 10 months
> inside and a very good cleaning the seats still have that moldy
> funky smell. In this case funk is bad. Since the seats are
> well worn and have the 'funk', I am going to replace the covers
> and the foam rubber. I priced the kits from british vic. and
> they are $260 for the seat covers, and $60 for the foam, for
> a total cost of $320. The other route is to have them recovered
> and the foam replace at a local upholstery shop. Just looking
> for opinions on which route might be better. Any thoughts?
> I figured I would send this to both lists since the problem
> and thoughts would similar.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bill Gilroy
> 77 Midget, with the funk
> 90 Shar-Pei, with the wrinkles
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