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Re: TR4 Carpeting

To: Triumphs@Autox.Team.Net
Subject: Re: TR4 Carpeting
From: "Brad Kahler" <brad.kahler@141.com>
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1998 12:24:33 -0600
> Michael Ferguson wrote:
> > 
> > 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
> 
> Sorry Mike, now he's collecting literature on M/F tractors.

Just wait until I use the M/F exhaust system on my TR4 you might then
realize just how clever I really am! 



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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