Capet and Trim

[Mr. Magoo]

I am looking for someone to remake some carpet for my vintage car. I have the old bit so it can be copied (Carpet is BRG colour). I also need a tonneau cover for the hood as this has started to go (black pvc material, again this can be copied from the original).

If anyone knows anyone ho can do tis reasonably or has any suggestions that would be great - tks

[belleair302]

There are a good number of re-trimmers and carpet specialists around. Buy this months Classic and Sportscar and look at the classified ads at the back or one of the marque magazines for more info. Where are you located?

[AndrewW-G]

http://www.kishexecutivecars.co.uk - 0191 5214620, up in Sunderland, but very good and fairly priced

[Mr. Magoo]

AndrewW-G said:

http://www.kishexecutivecars.co.uk - 0191 5214620, up in Sunderland, but very good and fairly priced

I am based in London. I am not sure Kish is the right ticket as they look too good. I would take it to my local dry cleaners as they do a lot of stitch work there butI havn't been able to source the BRG carpet....it is only copying a flat piece about 1m square with a few grooves in it.

[bigdavy]

I would say this company are probably one of the best;

http://www.aldridge.co.uk/

Very good quality stuff, supply only or i believe they fit also if required.

I have no affiliation to company at all other than being a happy customer

[Andy 308GTB]

I used http://www.classic-car-carpets.co.uk/ just before Christmas.

I sent the old carpets to be used at patterns - the results were very good and very well priced.
Very helpful & thoroughly recommended.



p.s. The guy who runs it is a proper car enthusiast

Edited by Andy 308GTB on Monday 8th February 14:27

[Mr. Magoo]

All useful - many thanks!

[belleair302]

What car is it for....The Bentley on your profile?

[Mr. Magoo]

belleair302 said:

What car is it for....The Bentley on your profile?

nay bentley - Lagonda.

[crankedup]

Mr. Magoo said:

belleair302 said:

What car is it for....The Bentley on your profile?

nay bentley - Lagonda.

Beautiful looking car to if I may say so

[Mr. Magoo]

crankedup said:

Mr. Magoo said:

belleair302 said:

What car is it for....The Bentley on your profile?

nay bentley - Lagonda.

Beautiful looking car to if I may say so

thank you - it was my fathers for 40 years - never really went anywhere due to school fees and then a barn fell on it, not to mention the woodworm, corrosion, mouse holes etc etc. Still he only paid £50 for it to a farmer who used it for carting hay around in the fields. theres a lot of work ahead but hoping to get to LMC.

[belleair302]

Who besides yourself are you hoping to have work on the car to help restore her to her previous concourse glory?

[Mr. Magoo]

belleair302 said:

Who besides yourself are you hoping to have work on the car to help restore her to her previous concourse glory?

I have a mechanic currently engaged on all aspects - he is very good and worked with my father so reasonable and trustworthy....

[belleair302]

Have you spoken to these people regarding trim etc? http://www.cedarclassiccars.com/page2.htm

[Mr. Magoo]

belleair302 said:

Have you spoken to these people regarding trim etc? http://www.cedarclassiccars.com/page2.htm

no but they seem to be making the right noises from the website! - I have spent god knows how long on google searching for businesses like this and I can only imagine I can't find them because the internet isn't part of thier DNA....

[Roony]

WWW.Grahamdean.co.uk

Up in Derby but a cracking guy who does a superb job at Derby prices!!!

He does most of the trimming work for main dealer and independant ferrari dealers in the midlands!

Hope this helps!

[ADP68]

This chap is good too. http://www.richardjamesupholstery.com/
Hi did the interior of a car which won concourse at the RREC a couple of years ago, when he worked at Alpine Eagle.