Hi, Don
You could try Newton Commercial in Suffolk. They list Triumphs. MGF, Mini
and Morris kits at their website.
But..about five years ago, they built a pair of seat base covers for me,
from the mangled remains of the early '60s originals. These were for a Ford
Cortina Mk.1 Woody Estate which they most definitely do not list and never
did. The new covers and replacement pads were excellent and quite reasonably
priced. They also supplied the full trim kit for the Practical Classics
Morris Traveller-again, it was good stuff.
I don't know if they can help you but it's worth a try. The site is at...
http://newtoncomm.co.uk/
Good Luck!
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----- Original Message -----
From: mga <mga@napanet.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:06 AM
Subject: Seeking seat trimmer in UK
> Hello,
>
> Sorry if this is received in duplicate.
>
> The leather seats on my '59 Riley 1.5 have deteriorated and I have been
> trying to find a source for the leather for them. They are red and grey.
> I'm afraid that kits aren't readily available because the cars just aren't
> that popular, unlike Minors, TR's, and MG's.
>
> I've been looking and looking to try to find a source for the light grey
> leather and for a firm to reupholster the front seats and repair the rear
> seats. Today I got a quote from an upholstery shop in Napa, CA. They want
> $2,500 to redo the seats, and that's not including leather. Considering
the
> value of the car, this is rather shocking news!
>
> Does anyone know of a firm in the UK that will make up seat kits for my
> Riley which I could have installed here? There must be a firm that has
> prepared such upholstery for other Riley 1.5's so that they would have the
> patterns.
>
> Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
>
> Don Scott
>
>
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