Philip,
While you will undoubtedly be able to get out cheaper by making a carpet set,
or by buying a pre-made cheaper set; you will end up
being much happier if you purchase a molded carpet set. This is because only
the molded ones cover properly without puckering in
places and look up to the standards most people expect in their restored cars.
Homemade carpets would need to be bound on the edges to
prevent raveling. That can be done but quickly drives up the cost.
As for seat covers, compare prices from BPNW. I find that their upholstery
parts are top notch at the best possible price. ANd they
typically have them in stock for immediate shipment.
Joe
Phillip wrote:
>
> Has anyone made a carpet set for their Spitfire? I was at the home
> improvement store the other day and found some really nice marine grade
> black carpet with a rubber type backing on it, supposed to stand up UV
> really well. So I measured up some of the old carpet that I had left and
> compared it to the measurements of the car and I think that it would only
> cost about $39 for the carpet. The problem is that I am not sure what to
> do with the contours of the car and the transmission tunnel cover. Any
> suggestions would be great since this would be a huge money saver! My
> father-in-law also had found some seat covers from JC Whitney that will fit
> the Spitfire, so they claim. And then I need to find a place that sells
> vinyl for the interior. As you can tell I am trying to save as much money
> on the restoration as I can by custom making everything. I have also been
> thinking about redoing the door panels out of wood to match the dash like
> another list member did. Thanks for any help!
>
> Phillip
> 76' Spitfire 1500
> 85' Subaru GL
> Phillip Edwards
> metaz76@earthlink.net
> http://home.earthlink.net/~metaz76
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