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Vinyl cowling/dash topper
Posted by dbandel
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I've repainted the '74 roadster and need to replace the vinyl on the cowling just in front of the dashboard, but I can't seem to find the original black vinyl. It was very thin, similar (or same) as what you may have seen on the old 1970's Landau tops. Every sample I have received has been thick upholstery vinyl with a thick fabric backing, which won't work as well as the original stuff. I'm concerned as the front edge is actually under the windshield to body seal. Anyone know of a supplier? Thanks!
-David
Current:
'67 MGB GT
'74 MGB Roadster
past:
'83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
02 Jaguar XKR
'72 MG Midget 1275
'69 Triumph GT6+
'75 Triumph Spitfire 1500
'76 MG Midget 1500
-David
Current:
'67 MGB GT
'74 MGB Roadster
past:
'83 Jaguar XJ6 Vanden Plas
02 Jaguar XKR
'72 MG Midget 1275
'69 Triumph GT6+
'75 Triumph Spitfire 1500
'76 MG Midget 1500
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oleanderjoe
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Apr 23, 2024 09:08 PM
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Try a regular fabric store. MOSS used to stock it. Have you looked at their site. ???
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In reply to # 4788571 by dbandel
I've repainted the '74 roadster and need to replace the vinyl on the cowling just in front of the dashboard, but I can't seem to find the original black vinyl. It was very thin, similar (or same) as what you may have seen on the old 1970's Landau tops. Every sample I have received has been thick upholstery vinyl with a thick fabric backing, which won't work as well as the original stuff. I'm concerned as the front edge is actually under the windshield to body seal. Anyone know of a supplier? Thanks!
-David
-David
IN ALL SUBJECTS.: For those who believe, no proof is needed. For those who don’t believe, no proof is possible.
"Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exists and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough"
Sir Henry Royce
co-founder of Rolls-Royce .
"I take no credit for my own, of another man's fame".
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I found that the local fabric-type stores' vinyl were too thick, with a lot of unnecessary padding. I searched online high and low for vinyl with 4-way stretch features. I ordered a sample from youautotrim.com/fowaystvisa.html and liked what I saw/felt. I ordered my vinyl there for doing the entire interior of my GT project. I wanted the 4-way stretch for doing the cant rails. As selection of interior products are highly subjective, YMMV. I think it was worth the $3.50 just to find out.
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