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Tonneau Cover - 73pgsmith@gmail.com - 18-04-2018
Gentlemen
First, I would just like to say a big THANKYOU to Peter Naulls and Colin Dawson for their help in providing photos and advice on this forum for my Ruby interior questions. Also, what a marvellous piece of kit this forum is - enabling dopes like me to contact people who have such extensive knowledge, experience and information.
My query this time is :- I'm looking for a classic vehicle upholsterer to make a tonneau cover for my Ruby based special.
Any recommendations within striking distance of Stamford / Peterborough please ?
7trimming looks just the ticket, but is based in Ilkley, which is a bit far.
Thanks
Peter Smith
RE: Tonneau Cover - bob46320 - 18-04-2018
I assume you have been / spoken to these guys who must be on your doorstep. They are suppliers, but must have a list of those who can.
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/contactus
BobH
RE: Tonneau Cover - 73pgsmith@gmail.com - 20-04-2018
(18-04-2018, 11:19 AM)bob46320 Wrote: I assume you have been / spoken to these guys who must be on your doorstep. They are suppliers, but must have a list of those who can.
https://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/contactus
BobH
Bob
Yes, thanks, I got several tel nos from business cards on Woolies noticeboard. But, like plumbers when you want one, I could not find anyone interested. Some don't answer the phone or messages, and one gave a price unseen of £1000 plus vat.
So I thought there must be some satisfied customers who have had similar work done and would be happy to make a recommendation. Or perhaps not.........
Peter
RE: Tonneau Cover - jonmilne7@yahoo.com - 20-04-2018
Peter, I towed my tourer from the Isle of Wight to Ilkley because he is that good.
Jon.
Have you tried Tracy of 7 Counties ?
RE: Tonneau Cover - Dutch-Ulster rep - 20-04-2018
Hi Peter,
Maybe you can ask Gail Vicsai for a quote. She does mostly Austin 7's.
Her facebook page is: https://en-gb.facebook.com/GJ-Upholstery-Vintage-Car-Trimming-615527271854212/
Email is: gail.vicsai@hotmail.co.uk
RE: Tonneau Cover - jonmilne7@yahoo.com - 20-04-2018
Don't you mean Gail Hodgeson
RE: Tonneau Cover - Chris KC - 20-04-2018
I bought a hand-driven sewing machine from a charity shop (£15 back then) and nicked a leathercloth drawing board cover from the office, a packet of lift-the-dot fasteners and you're away. Has served me well enough for over 30 years now... There's not a great deal of sewing.
RE: Tonneau Cover - 73pgsmith@gmail.com - 21-04-2018
(20-04-2018, 02:35 PM)Chris KC Wrote: I bought a hand-driven sewing machine from a charity shop (£15 back then) and nicked a leathercloth drawing board cover from the office, a packet of lift-the-dot fasteners and you're away. Has served me well enough for over 30 years now... There's not a great deal of sewing.
Thankyou Gentlemen. That's an excellent reference for 7trimming, and Gail looks very professional too. I'll call Tracy at 7counties as she is nearer. If not, then I shall have to drive and stay over for one or two nights. I have also added these names to my list of suppliers and specialists.