macspeedy
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 06:51 PM |
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how to?
has anyone found a comprehensive site about car upholstery, as i'd prefer to do all the trimmming myself, my problem is the cover for the
transmition tunnel i am trying to recreate a panneled effect like below, any help would be great!
 
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flyingkiwi
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| posted on 30/5/03 at 09:45 PM |
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From what I can see from the pic, if its along the top of the tran tunnel, its look like the leather has been folded over several times (or have I
just stated something obvious?? Damn cider)
From experience, work out the shape you want and add or remove foam to recreate the shape, pull it taught and using either a strong adhesive
(bostic's great for this work) or, if using wood, staple gun the material down. To get the rib effect you might need to glue a fold into the
material first then pull it slightly tighter than the rest.
Chris
It Runs!!!!! Bring on the SVA!
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MK9R
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 02:06 PM |
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The handbrake looks like its come from Anne Summers 
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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LoCostLancs
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 02:28 PM |
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Not 'on' topic but what colour is that car?
Looks nice.
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ned
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 03:02 PM |
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mk9r, i think it's known as the 'shagasaurus'
Ned.
beware, I've got yellow skin
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Danozeman
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 06:39 PM |
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ha ha ive seen that in anne summers but i think its pink or something
That looks like it may be a standard centre out of a little sports car...
Can you not get that sort of effect by stitching the shape in if you know what i mean.. It certainly looks a nice interior!! And nice seats
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Peteff
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 06:54 PM |
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I had to do it.
Before anyone else says it.
Not 'on' topic but what colour is that car?
It's purple.
Old custom car books used to do articles on upholstery from time to time but it always involved sewing machines and stuff. All seems a bit girly.
Stick with the paint and bare metal with scratches look, you can't go wrong .
yours, Pete.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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macspeedy
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 08:32 PM |
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a local car upholsterer has given me a good quote so i'll go with that
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LoCostLancs
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| posted on 2/6/03 at 09:19 PM |
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I know its purple!
Colour name?
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macspeedy
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| posted on 3/6/03 at 12:19 PM |
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no idea its a caterham, you could send the pic to them and they should beable to tell you. i can't even remember where i found it.
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macspeedy
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| posted on 3/6/03 at 12:35 PM |
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Found it
Jan Thompson
"The first Caterham SV to be featured in the 7 Gallery, is #2 off the production line and belongs to Jan Thompson. C7RSV has a 1.8 VVC with 6
speed box, anti cav tank and FIA roll bar once Caterham get round to fitting it! The cockpit shots give an idea of the 'extra' room
available"
 
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macspeedy
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| posted on 3/6/03 at 12:36 PM |
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and
 
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macspeedy
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| posted on 3/6/03 at 12:37 PM |
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and
 
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Danozeman
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| posted on 3/6/03 at 07:25 PM |
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I think i saw that at stoneleigh.. If not one very similar..
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Considerably
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| posted on 6/6/03 at 12:48 PM |
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It is known as "Caburys Purple" by Caterham .... but is in fact in the Sikkens "Special Effects" range.
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Findlay234
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| posted on 6/6/03 at 12:54 PM |
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ahhhhh, youre back!!!! weve missed you
p.s. how the swimming pool coming on?
[Edited on 6/6/03 by Findlay234]
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kingr
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| posted on 6/6/03 at 12:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Findlay234
weve missed you
[Edited on 6/6/03 by Findlay234]
We have?
Informative post though, so thanks for that cons.
Kingr
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Considerably
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| posted on 6/6/03 at 03:07 PM |
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quote:
ahhhhh, youre back
Never been away
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tjh
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| posted on 30/8/03 at 09:07 AM |
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I am trying to find someone to upholster my Disco in leather, can you let me know who did the work on your car.
email is tjh760@yahoo.com
Thanks
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greggors84
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| posted on 30/8/03 at 03:43 PM |
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Rover do a colour very similar to that, not sure what it is called though
Chris
The Magnificent 7!
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Spyderman
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| posted on 30/8/03 at 08:18 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by macspeedy
a local car upholsterer has given me a good quote so i'll go with that
I was going to suggest a method of doing that upholstery, but as you are getting it done for you it will save me getting called "girly"!
Terry
Spyderman
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