I would not buy anything from Victoria British except for standard mechanical
stuff. Their carpets are complete crap and I have heard nothing but bad comments
about their rubber products. I don't know about seat covers etc. but if it
requires a nice fit and good workmanship they don't do a good job. Stick to
Classic Sunbeam or Sunbeam Specialties. Both Curt and Rick know their stuff and
they are honorable people. Also Curt is fairly active on the list and will
answer questions.
Kurt Eckert
-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Hill [mailto:tom.hill(at)worldnet.att.net]
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 1999 2:32 PM
To: Scott Donnelly
Cc: alpines(at)autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Alpine part source recommendation
Victoria British has many of the items you seek on special in their
latest catalog. I have found most of the parts (esp. upholstery and
tops) offered by the big three (Sunbeam Specialities, Classic Sunbeam,
and Victoria British) appear to be manufactured by the same vendor. I
have bought stuff from all three and VB does give the lowest amount of
expertise.
Most of the stuff I have purchased came from SS and I have been more
than happy with the customer service. I did by a rear sway bar for my
Alpine from SS was shipped a Tiger bar. I called Rick at SS and he
suggested I call the manufacturer for a replacement. I wound up selling
the sway bar to a Tiger owner.
Hope this helps
Tom Hill
Scott Donnelly wrote:
>
> I1ve put together my shopping list for freshening up my
> Apline and I would be interested to learn from others their
> opinion on cost, quality and service from the various Alpine
> part sources. Specifically, I1d appreciate recommendations
> for sourcing the following:
> Carpet set
> Interior panel kit
> Seat cover kit
> Boot and tonneau covers
> Convertible top
> Note: All of the above will be tan or biscut, not standard
> black
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