I'm sure there are only a handful of companies that make interior kits
for TRs. Perhaps there's a way to purchase directly from one of them
without the middleman. I know some of the guys are doing this with
powder coating supplies. Any thoughts on this?
--
Michael Ferguson
Vernon CT
Scott Hall wrote:
>
> this makes me wonder why the radical differences in prices? even if the
>prestige (for example) kit is only seat covers, almost $500 in difference?
>thicker/better/stronger leather? better fit/pattern? I know just about zip
>as far as upholstery goes, so I haven't a clue, but for $800 for 2 seat
>covers, I'd expect pretty big things. thanks to dean, keith, arthur and
>michael for the replies. this is a lot easier than spending a few hours on
>the phone. ryan, I'll post when/if I actually instal
>
> scott
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Ferguson [SMTP:fergie@ntplx.net]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 1:21 PM
> To: Paige, Dean
> Cc: 'ArthurK101@aol.com'; spitlist@gte.net; sch8489@garnet.acns.fsu.edu;
>triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Vinyl (or other) Upholstery
>
> Just called AutoMat...the following are their prices for a TR3 in (all)
>leather:
>
> Seats - $800
> Door panels - $400
> Rear "seat" - $300
> Rear bulkhead - $300
> Wheel wells - $170
> Rear quarter panels - $170
>
> Above prices are list. They're having a "sale" at 20% off these prices. Don't
> know for how long.
>
> Paige, Dean wrote:
>
> > You might try AutoMat in Hicksville NY (516) 938-7373. I bought new leather
> > for my 85 Jag from them. Beautiful craftsmanship...better than the original
> > in my opinion. I know they sell interior upholstery for Triumphs too. Might
> > want to check their prices.
> >
> > Deano
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ArthurK101@aol.com [mailto:ArthurK101@aol.com]
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 1998 8:40 AM
> > To: spitlist@gte.net; sch8489@garnet.acns.fsu.edu
> > Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net; spitfires@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Vinyl (or other) Upholstery
> >
> > In a message dated 98-12-01 01:40:40 EST, spitlist@gte.net quotes:
> >
> > > > Sports and Classics offers Vinyl and leather kits for TR3, TR4, TR4A,
> > > > TR250, TR6 Spitfires and GT6's.
> > > >
> > > > In an old price list I have, the prices for leather kits start at
> > > > $729.95.
> >
> > Guys, TRF leather seat kits go for $379 in their latest catalogue. I bought
> > them for my '64 TR4 in '91 for $529 - of course I could have waited and
> > driven
> > with the really beat up ones, yeah sure. Anyway they are excelent quality
> > and
> > very original. Cheers.
> >
> > Art Kelly '64 TR4 CT33118L (original owner/factory pickup/daily driver)
>
> --
> Michael Ferguson
> Vernon CT
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