The problem with TRF was the long lead time. Some people have told me
that TRF wouldn't be able to get their side curtains done for almost a
year.
On top of that, like convertible tops, side curtains take a beating and
occasionally need to be replaced. Anything like that that I can do will
save me lots of cash over the long haul. Plus I can do a set in a
weekend of spare time, once I have the materials, so I don't have to
wait on anyone.
I spent spare moments doing it, and tossed out the first one, but I had
no model to work from, just bare frames. I think they turned out great.
I did one other pair for Henry Frye, you can ask him what he thinks of
them.
On the other hand, I did buy an old sewing machine at a flea market for
$15 and used it (with constant help, since it wasn't powerful enough on
it's own) to sew them. Since then I spent $100 on an old Singer
industrial machine, since I've been sewing interiors and fixing other
canvas stuff quite a bit. I've been using it on my Jag, TR6 and Stag
work.
I wouldn't pay someone else to do it.
I don't know who else does rebuilds.
Bill Brewer wrote:
>
> Hey George,
> I was thinking about buying new side curtain parts from TRF and
> rebuilding my own, but after pricing it and seeing the time and difficulty
> to do the job, it looked like their rebuilding service is a bargain.
> What was your experience rebuilding them? Would you have paid someone
> else to do it? Is there someone else besides TRF that does rebuilds?
> TIA
>
> Bill Brewer
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Richardson" <gprtech@frontiernet.net>
> To: <bbrewer@lightspeed.net>
> Cc: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 5:27 AM
> Subject: Re: Interesting item on eBay web site item#465770266: Triumph TR3
> TR3A TR3B Side Curtain Set
>
> > These are J.C. Whitney after market side curtains. I had a set that came
> > with my TR3, but after actually seeing them on a car, I threw mine out,
> > got a good set of frames, and rebuilt my own.
> >
> > bbrewer@lightspeed.net wrote:
> > >
> > > I have a set of non-standard side curtains like these that are for
> sale on Ebay. Mine are not for sale. The rubber seals around the edge on
> mine are hard and deformed. Does anyone know where I could find new rubber
> seals/moldings? Is it worth the trouble?
> > > Can someone tell me who made these side curtains to start with?
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > Bill Brewer
> > > Tehachapi, CA
> > >
> > > Title of item: Triumph TR3 TR3A TR3B Side Curtain Set
> > > Seller: amimpts500
> > > Starts: Oct-11-00 15:28:13 PDT
> > > Ends: Oct-18-00 15:28:13 PDT
> > > Price: Currently $45.00
> > > To bid on the item, go to:
> http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=465770266
> > >
> > > Item Description:
> > > This item is a used side curtain set for a Ttiumph TR3A and TR3B
> that attach with the dzus mounts. They have the aluminum frame and the
> sliding plastic windows. They are not in show condition. The windows do have
> some scratches and a stain but are still very usable. Please feel free to
> ask for more information.This item is being placed regionally because the
> size and weight makes it very expensive to ship. The buyer will be
> responsible for transportation and/or actual shipping costs. Calculate the
> > > cost from Indianapolis 46226 on a package 42"X28"X6" weighing 20 lbs.
> Money order payments are
> > > shipped next day. Checks delay shipping 7 days. Payment must be made
> > > within 10 day after the auction ending date. Sorry, no international
> shipping.
> > >
> > > Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at
> http://www.ebay.com
> >
> > --
> > George Richardson
> > Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
> > http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
> > Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
> > Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
> > Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
> >
--
George Richardson
Wyvern - '57 Triumph TR3, TS15559LT -
http://www.merlingroupinc.com/tr3.htm
Griffin - '71 Triumph Stag - undergoing restoration
Pikachu - '75 Triumph TR6 - undergoing repair
Kitty - '83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas - Daily Driver
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