Geez, Brad...with all that money you're saving, YOU CAN BUY ANOTHER CAR!!!!!!
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Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT
Brad Kahler wrote:
> Listers,
>
> Several weeks ago a thread was started about the correct color of carpeting
> for TR4's. Art Kelly among others stated that all TR4's had a charcoal grey
> colored loop carpeting. One thing that was obvious at the time is that none
> of the normal suppliers supply carpeting in this color. They seem to only
> offer red, black, blue and tan. As it turns out one member of the list, Bill
> Kelly (by the way are you and Art related!!) found a carpet supplier that
> apparently has this particular color and style of carpet in stock and already
> precut and sewn for the TR series of cars. I contacted Bill Kelly and he
> provided me with a name and phone number. The name of the company is
> Southeastern Fabrics in Knoxville Tennessee, the guy to talk to is Mark
> Walker (his wife has a TR250 with this carpet in it) and the phone # is 800-
> 332-7893. I called yesterday and talked with Mark about carpeting for my
> car. They do stock the carpet as previously discussed and the price for a
> complete set sewn to fit a TR4 is $150 plus shipping. I can't attest to the
> quality of the fit just yet but that price is pretty much half of what any of
> the Big 3 are charging for their Loop carpeting. Bill Kelly can attest to the
> color match and in a couple of weeks I'll be able to report back on the fit of
> the carpeting. I believe they can also offer carpeting in different colors to
> match whatever interior color you might have.
>
> I'd like to thank Bill Kelly for providing me the carpeting information. Not
> only did I save $150 or so but I just might end up getting the proper color
> of carpeting.
>
> By the way if you should happen to contact Southeastern Fabrics Bill Kelly
> wants us to and I quote "Drop my name liberally - maybe he'll cut me a
> break if I need another yard to retry this gearbox cover!". Figured I should
> pass that along!
>
> Thanks
>
> Brad (Lincoln Nebraska 402-464-1502)
> My 1st attempt at a web site. Http://www.141.com/triumphs
>
> 1964 Spitfire4 BFC25720L
> 1973 Spitfire Mk IV (for sale or trade?)
> 1962 TR4 CT288L (To Maine or bust)
> 1959 TR3A TS41311L (someday)
> 1951 Dodge Truck 82217766 B-3-B-108
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