Vincent,
Check out the Austin Healy Spares web page:
http://www.ahspares.co.uk/
If you are looking for concourse, they have the best prices on 'original' style
interiors (and other parts) that I have seen anywhere. They have been a
pleasure
to deal with, and although shipping can be expensive, it still came out cheaper
overall than ordering from any of the US vendors.
I did a 'custom' interior for my bugeye (tan leather with dark green piping),
which I ordered from Sports and Classics. (I did this before I knew about
AH-Spares). In any case, I think the 'complete' interior kit with carpeting was
around $850 (vinyl is less). This included all the interior panels (you have to
cover the door pockets yourself (bugeye) using your original brackets. Overall
I
was very pleased with the quality and workmanship of the interior, the seats
were nicely done (I love the leather), and comparable in quality to that from
MOSS, but I was disappointed with the carpet kit (poor fitting over hump, and
around shifter). I also had a problem with them overcharging me on the interior
package, and it took them over 6-months before I finally got a credit back to
my
Visa. At first they tried to give me a 'store credit', but I thought that was
unacceptable, especially since it was their mistake.
Since I didn't have a set of original door pockets (no brackets), S&C said that
they were going to have them available soon, so I place an order for them.
After
waiting a year, I happen to find a set at a local swap meet. Well you'll never
guess what showed up on my doorstep 6-months after that! It really took me by
surprise, that after over a year with no contact, a company would ship and bill
me for a part, without checking with me to make sure I still needed it.
Needless
to say I shipped it back to them.
In any case, If you want to do 'custom colors, or leather S&C did do a good
job, for a very good price, but get the carpet from somewhere else, and watch
the billing. If you want an 'original' interior for a great price, I'd go with
AH-spares.
Good luck - Bryan Vandiver
(59-bugeye)
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>Subject: Re: Upholsterers
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>What does the list think about the color & quality of he interior kits from
>Moss. I am going to eventually replace my tired Navy interior and could use
>the info.
>
>Vincent W. Pina
>72 Midget
>73 XJ6
>91 Ford Ranger
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Gerard Chateauvieux" <pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com>
>To: "Wiedemeyer" <boxweed@thebest.net>; <LBCarNut@aol.com>
>Cc: "spridgets list" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Sunday, December 12, 1999 12:17 PM
>Subject: Re: Upholsterers
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>> Bob,
>>
>> My friend Chuck, who is building the Ginetta, is having all his upholstery
>> and top made from scratch. The guy who is doing the job is in located in
>> Northern California, and has an exceptional reputaion for
>> quality/councourse work. Chuck only has the best do work for him. I'm sure
>> he's not cheap and I don't know if he would do something long distance
>(I'm
>> not sure where you live), but if this interests you I will get the contact
>> information for you.
>>
>> Gerard
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>>
>> At 10:34 AM -0500 12/12/99, Wiedemeyer wrote:
>> >Does anyone know of a good upholsterer that can do seats, tonneau, door
>> >panels, and top to original specs? I am restoring two '63 Spridgets, one
>> >with red interior and the other with blue, and the red and blue material
>> >supplied by Moss and VB are way too dark. (Back in May, Daniel Thompson
>> >posted an upholsterer named Martin MacGregor in Canada, whom I contacted
>and
>> >actually sent some samples of my original upholstery to, but after
>several
>> >calls since then to him, and several promises by him to respond with a
>price
>> >to do all the work for me, I still have not heard from him, so would
>prefer
>> >to deal with someone more reliable.)
>> >
>> >Thanks,
>> >Bob
>>
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>>
>> G G Gerard Chateauvieux
>> E A
>> R R pixelsmith@gerardsgarage.com
>> A A
>> R G Pixelsmith on Duty
>> D E
>> S http://www.gerardsgarage.com
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