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1. [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: John Gillis <jgillis@tcd.ie>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:05:04 +0000
I just received samples of leather from 2 of the big trimmers in the UK, to say I was disappointed would be an understatement, while I'm sure the standard of the trimming itself would be of a decent
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00355.html (8,123 bytes)

2. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: Bob Labuz <yellowtr@adelphia.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:07:29 -0500
John, Yes here in the US we call that stuff pleather, not to be confused with plood. When my dad did my 74 Triumph T140V in leather, he just visited one of his friend's uphols shop and ordered a yard
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00359.html (8,865 bytes)

3. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: Ted <triumph66@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:23:34 -0500
Hi John, I have Bill Hirsch's samples, and they are indeed first class. His prices for wool carpet and 1st class leather in every high-end grade are also 1st class. Some of the best hides are now tan
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00360.html (9,594 bytes)

4. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: "John Macartney" <standardtriumph@btinternet.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 23:28:09 -0000
You might want to have a look-see at the following URL and click on the Autolux heading http://www.ukhide.co.uk/autolux.html. NFI myself but Connolly was once the hallmark of automotive leather seati
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00361.html (10,760 bytes)

5. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: Ted <triumph66@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:36:27 -0500
2nd try, Hi John, I have Bill Hirsch's samples, and they are indeed first class. His prices for wool carpet and 1st class leather in every high-end grade are also 1st class. Some of the best hides ar
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00363.html (9,415 bytes)

6. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: Ted <triumph66@gmail.com>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 18:45:53 -0500
Indeed, my friend's dad in London had his Jensen Interceptor III refinished in proper biscuit Connelly hide every 7 to 8 years, lovely indeed. Think Jag, Aston Martin, Rolls/Bentley. Ted -- T.L.L. 19
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00364.html (7,324 bytes)

7. RE: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: "Mark Hooper" <mhooper@digiscreen.ca>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 19:41:21 -0500
You mean today's "leather" car seats are just re-constituted bio-mush? I feel extremely ripped off... Mark == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00366.html (7,318 bytes)

8. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: Harold Sawatsky <hsawatsk@sasktel.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 20:18:18 -0600
Try a sewing and textile shop in your area. I found a shop locally and picked out my own hide. Sometimes doing this by catalogue is too risky. The hide I bought was enough to do my seats, dash and do
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00368.html (7,386 bytes)

9. Re: [TR] Leather Quality (score: 1)
Author: "Wayne Lee" <motorcarriage@charter.net>
Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:56:00 -0500
Isn't Connoly Hides or whoever took them over still around? Wayne Lee Douglas,MA == This list supported in part by The Vintage Triumph Register == http://www.vtr.org
/html/triumphs/2006-11/msg00372.html (7,204 bytes)


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