Mark Gendron wrote:
> I'd like to find some pebble grain pressboard like that which TRF supplies
> as a front petrol tank cover for the early TR3. It's about 3/32" thick, and
> feels like something in between cardboard and masonite. The finished surface
> is black with a pebble grain pattern. Is this a common type of material that
> might be available somewhere in sheets, or is it only manufactured to order
> in specific configurations?
>
> Thanks
> -mg
Mark,
Try a large auto top and upholstery shop. The material to ask for is 'package
shelf
board'. I've been able to get several pieces for free as 'scraps'. There are
a few
different textures to pick from and I think the whole sheets are 30"x72" at
about $10
- $15 per.
Regards,
Brian Schlorff '61 TR-4 '64 TR-4 '72 TR-6 '79 Spit
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