You know, I never thought of it in those terms but you're right <G>. Now if
I could just find........
> Geez, Brad...with all that money you're saving, YOU CAN BUY ANOTHER
> CAR!!!!!! -- Michael Ferguson Vernon CT
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> Brad Kahler wrote:
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> > Listers,
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> > 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
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> > 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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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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