Don't know where you are in the UK but I remember someone from BMIHT telling
me that they used a company at Honeybourne near Evesham in Warks. No other
details, sorry.
PaulH.
----- Original Message -----
From: mga <mga@napanet.net>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 5:06 AM
Subject: Seeking seat trimmer in UK
> Hello,
>
> Sorry if this is received in duplicate.
>
> The leather seats on my '59 Riley 1.5 have deteriorated and I have been
> trying to find a source for the leather for them. They are red and grey.
> I'm afraid that kits aren't readily available because the cars just aren't
> that popular, unlike Minors, TR's, and MG's.
>
> I've been looking and looking to try to find a source for the light grey
> leather and for a firm to reupholster the front seats and repair the rear
> seats. Today I got a quote from an upholstery shop in Napa, CA. They want
> $2,500 to redo the seats, and that's not including leather. Considering
the
> value of the car, this is rather shocking news!
>
> Does anyone know of a firm in the UK that will make up seat kits for my
> Riley which I could have installed here? There must be a firm that has
> prepared such upholstery for other Riley 1.5's so that they would have the
> patterns.
>
> Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
>
> Don Scott
>
>
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