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Re: carpet for P -type

To: "Tom Metcalf" <mgtom@zoominternet.net>
Subject: Re: carpet for P -type
From: Robert Zwart <zwart1@cox.net>
Date: Sat, 13 May 2006 10:57:24 -0700
Cc: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
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Reply-to: Robert Zwart <zwart1@cox.net>
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Nice writeup!  I even could understand it........   M Type had ribbed 
rubber mat.
BOB 

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On May 13, 2006, at 4:16 AM, Tom Metcalf wrote:

> Don,
>
> P-Type carpet was black as standard (in sales catalog) but I've heard 
> of and
> seen colors on P's & N's. NA0933 has dark red carpeting and Jack 
> Simpson's NA matched the interior.
>
> Contrary to pop opinion, edges were bound, as nice quality, short pile
> Wilton style carpet was used. It unravels if not bound. Binding was 
> same
> color and in rexine. T-Series MGs used less expensive black Karvel, 
> unbound.
> TA-TB Tickfords used high quality Wilton, bound.
>
> Mike Collingburn has the absolutely correct P-Type pattern and is 
> based on
> original sets that I've seen. The front piece - which covers around 
> the pedals, the
> passenger foot slope and the gearbox, is fairly complex. I can 
> probably get
> a photo of that front piece and the remaining pieces simply cover the 
> rear
> floorboards.
>
> DISCLAIMER: The above is based on what I've seen on a decent number of 
> cars
> but **tain't guaranteed** to be true and absolute in every case!!!
>
> tommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
>
>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: <DB35PA@aol.com>
>> To: <mg-mmm@autox.team.net>
>> Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 8:21 AM
>> Subject: carpet for P -type
>>
>>
>>> Does anyone have a source for P-type 2 seater carpeting? If not, 
>>> anyone have
>>> a pattern for sale?
>>>
>>> I'm assuming black (for duotone red car) with all edges whipped?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Don B.
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