Seat Refurbishment
Posted: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:04 am
I have the velour cloth seats coverings in beige (C74). I am looking to get these redone and have been looking around and asking a few people what’s about and what they have done. This cloth was popular in a lot of BL cars in the day being used in most Triumph models in various colours. Mine are very thin and faded on the top edges and generally showing signs of ware.
Unfortunately I have had mostly the same replies, “we’ve looked about and can’t find anything”. However I have been looking about and probably the best start (I was told) would be the name of the company that made the seats. Well I think they are well gone now as it’s almost 47 years since the last Triumph rolled but someone must know where the cloth came from. I know several trimmers who are willing to give it a go and they have searched for something but I’ve yet to see a good match. I will also be asking the other Clubs.
I have had a chat with a guy who is a furniture restorer and he has imported a lot of quality cloth from India and reckons he could get something made over there. However, it wouldn't be cheap and we would have to order a reasonable quantity. He also suggested getting it done in cotton as opposed to nylon. Originality always being top of my list I wasn’t keen but maybe a cotton material may be may be worth considering. He reckons the finish would be very similar to the nylon. He can also do any colour. I have asked him to investigate further with a view to putting together a price for a kit per car and colours.
As always, thoughts, comments, suggestions welcome
So my next question is who would be interested?
Unfortunately I have had mostly the same replies, “we’ve looked about and can’t find anything”. However I have been looking about and probably the best start (I was told) would be the name of the company that made the seats. Well I think they are well gone now as it’s almost 47 years since the last Triumph rolled but someone must know where the cloth came from. I know several trimmers who are willing to give it a go and they have searched for something but I’ve yet to see a good match. I will also be asking the other Clubs.
I have had a chat with a guy who is a furniture restorer and he has imported a lot of quality cloth from India and reckons he could get something made over there. However, it wouldn't be cheap and we would have to order a reasonable quantity. He also suggested getting it done in cotton as opposed to nylon. Originality always being top of my list I wasn’t keen but maybe a cotton material may be may be worth considering. He reckons the finish would be very similar to the nylon. He can also do any colour. I have asked him to investigate further with a view to putting together a price for a kit per car and colours.
As always, thoughts, comments, suggestions welcome
So my next question is who would be interested?