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Re: TR4 Carpeting

To: fergie@ntplx.net
Subject: Re: TR4 Carpeting
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 09:41:53 -0600
Cc: triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
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
> 
> 
> 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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> 



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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