Seriously though, please keep us advised not only of the fit of the carpet, but
also the overall quality. I've seen cars that had what appeared to be fairly new
rugs, but the backing was so flimsy that the carpet slid all over the floor pan!
Sounds like a great deal though. I assume they have the usual colors as well?
Magenta, Mauve, Peach? Thanks.
--
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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