Author Topic: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe  (Read 6269 times)

Val

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RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« on: July 09, 2008, 06:23:12 »
Hi All. This is my first post, but I am sure there will be many more. I have just purchased a UK supplied 1969 280sl RHD Auto.

I am starting to research suppliers for replacement carpet sets and trim covers as I intend to completely re-trim the interior this coming winter.

From my reading of the forum, Gahh seem to be well respected but do not seem to offer RHD option on their carpet. What other suppliers do members recommend, I would be particularly interested in any located in Europe as I am UK based.

Many thanks.

Val

gnj588d

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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #1 on: July 09, 2008, 13:45:30 »
Hello Val and welcome.Forest Fine do carpet sets rubber seals soft tops and chrome parts,send for there brochure.unit 1 birchington farm navington lane,east chiltington BN7 3AU Tel 01273 891 660 E info@forestfine.com  Good Luck Mike Rutledge Liverpool

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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #2 on: July 09, 2008, 14:05:19 »
Hey Val, welcome to the group

Whereabouts are you and do you wanna come to Brooklands to the MB CLub SL day on 10th August?

A couple of us here had Kevin O'Keeffe do our carpets. He's down near caterham. For stock, you might want to have a chat with mervyn at the Merc dealers in Bournemout (Jacksons). He's a great source of MB stock parts for the older cars and they are available from MB, he'll get them for you.

James L
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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2008, 16:31:12 »
Hello Val - I will be getting my new carpet set through SLS in Germany:

http://www.sls-hh-catalogue.de/bin/dbframes.phtml?mid=IN02
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1969 Mercedes 280 SL automatic
1968 Ford Mustang 302 V8
1961 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint Coupe 1600
1962 FIAT 1500S OSCA convertible
1972 Lancia Fulvia Coupe 1.3
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Eryck

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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2008, 20:10:02 »
I got mine from SLS and it was just fine. Has a little "SLS" badge on the driver's carpet but I don't mind. They seem to have it done very close to original spec (I think).

Val

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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #5 on: July 10, 2008, 13:49:54 »
Thanks for the info, I'll take a look at all of these.  Do SLS do replacement Seat Covers? I can't seem to find them.

I'm in Portsmouth, but won't be coming to Brooklands, I'm afraid that I really don't do 'Club Days', just not my thing. Plus, we've just bought a motorhome, so we are away quite a lot these days!

Thanks

Val


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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #6 on: July 10, 2008, 13:57:43 »
Val (and Cees)

Here is another good firm. I've used them for the soft top and can recommend their service and their prices. They seem to have more choice than SLS, who are another superb company. Like SLS, they have people who can speak English.

www.cabrio.de

JH
« Last Edit: July 10, 2008, 13:59:08 by jameshoward »
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tfische2

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Re: RHD Carpet and Trim Suppliers, Europe
« Reply #7 on: January 05, 2009, 13:50:02 »
Hello Val,
I'm German and live 10 min away from you. Just restoring a 230 SL from 1966. I send you an privat message with my email address so if you have something to translate, let me know.
Regards
Thomas