Hello,
i believe the red paint was brushed on to hide any gaps in upholstery,trim
panels, carpet, etc.but never had a BN4 and my ex TriCarb had a non-original
Red/White interior.............................HoYo
----- Original Message -----
From: "Sam Marble" <samncyna@comcast.net>
To: "healeys" <healeys@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2005 3:35 PM
Subject: Installing front kick pannels
> Listers:
> I'm tryimg to figure out the proper way to intall the front kick
> pannels in the footwell area of my BN4.
> I have the pemade pannel kit from Heritage and the quality is great.
> However, the kick pannels in the kit have loose vinyl on the rear edge
> of both pannels that appears to to be intended to cover the front edge
> of the door opening. I would guess to eliminate any small gaps that
> would allow paint to show through after the door seal is installed.
> I have what I believe to be the original factory pannels and they do
> not have this extra loose vinyl. Instead, the vinyl is neatly glued on
> all edges. There were also traces of red paint (car has red interior)
> along the same edges of the door.
> Can anyone confirm the correct manner of installation
> on a late BN4 ?
>
> Thanks
>
> Sam
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