John -
I did the same thing with my Moss kit in the early 90's, but I did use the
Moss Video and followed its instructions faithfully and was able to do a
pretty professional job... looks very good with no wrinkles.
That being said I am a good wrench turner and practiced with lesser
important & simpler pieces first (like the rear seat pans) which allowed me
to practice a bit before getting on to the main seats.
All in all you can do the job yourself if you are careful, patient and use
the Moss Video, but it will take a fair amount of time, effort, paitience
and a little practice. For most Sunday mechanics it is a very difficult job
that should be left to the professionals.
Regarding the professionals... carpets and kick panels can be done locally,
but leave the seats to a healey specialist, like Heritage.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 10/5/05, John Snyder <helyjohn@cablespeed.com> wrote:
>
> OK, I will put my $0.02 in. In the late 1990s I did a ground up
> restoration
> of a BN7 using a Moss seat kit. There was nothing wrong w/ the kit. The
> problem was that I installed it. Looked like an amateur installed it (very
> true ) For my last 3 restorations, I have furnished the metal seat parts
> to
> Heritage and paid them to install new foam and seat covers (2 leather, 1
> vinyl). All 3 cars get high compliments. You get what you pay for. "nuf
> said".
>
> John Snyder
> 1961 BN7 MK1 (sold)
> 1960 BT7 MK1 (original unrestored)
> Two 1961 BN7 MK2
> 1962 BT7 MK2
>
> >I installed a Heritage interior myself but after blasting, priming and
> >painting the seat frames and rear seat pans I sent them to Heritage and
> >they did a perfect job and the car looks great. When I do it for the next
> >car, I will do it the same way. Cheers, JL
> >
> > James Lea
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