peejay4A Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 This might be a daft topic but I've a 3-way dilemma: Go for a fibreglass box from TRGB - quite expensive but bulletproof (overkill?) or, Flock lined cardboard from TR Shop - looks nice or, Smooth finish cardboard - v basic I'm inclined toward the TR Shop flock lined. Help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
littlejim Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Go with your heart! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Hi Pete, the flock lined box may deteriorate quicker than the plain item and look tatty in the short term. (not to mention looking like a chinese restaurant). Go with your heart as long as it is plain. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Ive had a flock lined one in mine since it was built (18 years ago) and its not suffered at all but then I dont chuck anything heavy or awkward in it. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have a flock lined one from TR shop - they were doing a special on then at the international a few years ago. It was a bit of a bu**er to fit but once fitted and properly supported at the rear, I can't see any reason why it shouldn't last and it looks fine. If I were going for a fibreglass version, I would want to be confident of the shape and alignment of the fixings because it wouldn't have the flexibility of the fibreboard version. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I've got a Moss flock one. I've done a bit of work on it. BUT still got my doubts it will actually fit. Think it will foul on the heater-duct or something. Seems to go to far back. The good news is its quite squashy and easy to modify. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 Al they do fit at a slight angle so they just sort of miss the heater duct but your right they are a "snug" fit Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted December 11, 2012 Report Share Posted December 11, 2012 I have the whole dash made up ready to fit in when I have finished all the other trimming jobs in there. I have waved my tape-measure at it several times now and compared with the more rounded original one. Its impossible to be sure it will go. So thanks for your encouragement. i'll be letting you know! The flock finish is good. The blue-shade goes with my paint. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I made my own out of "strengthened" aluminum, I did buy a nice original cardboard one for a TR4 but I fitted a TR4A heater and then found the Original glove box would not fit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Did a 4 have two ashtrays? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks for the responses folks. I'm going to flock it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Yes - flock it. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hi Pete, I'll have a 27, 53, 48 and two spring rolls Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Did a 4 have two ashtrays? It was another who warned you against sniping on here quite recently, sadly you done take notice so what number are you then. http://listverse.com/2009/11/13/top-10-snipers-in-history/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peejay4A Posted December 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 i suppose if I don't like it I could always get the flock out of there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AlanT Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 The Moss one has piercings for a lamp-holder. You may want to wire this up. Al. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I asked a civil question as not knowing the answer Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 I know now Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 pfenlon: Where the black top of the dashboard meets the white metal dashboard, there is normally an ugly marriage between the two materials. I noticed yours was beautifully finished with some kind of 'trim'. Could you tell me what you have used and where you got it please? Very neat! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 pfenlon: Where the black top of the dashboard meets the white metal dashboard, there is normally an ugly marriage between the two materials. I noticed yours was beautifully finished with some kind of 'trim'. Could you tell me what you have used and where you got it please? Very neat! My dash top was a used and also a little damaged one and when I fitted it you could see that between the top and the dash was a creased mess. So I covered a pice of 1/4 rubber tubing with a piece of vinyl and fitted it. sadly the vinyl followed the laws of gravity and still left the "gap" exposed. To uphold the vynil and cover the "gap" I bought a one inch by eight of an inch piece of alloy strip from my local B@Q warehouse. They have a good assortment of trims, Stuart put me onto B@Q a couple of years ago. this is easy to make drill and when you bolt it up it forms its bend naturally, I wish I had made the vinyl a little wider though. hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 It was another who warned you against sniping on here quite recently, sadly you done take notice so what number are you then. http://listverse.com/2009/11/13/top-10-snipers-in-history/ Who? and 10, by the way the dials are in the wrong place also Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wayne taylor Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 (edited) Mmm. Sounds far too complicated. I was wondering would standard black piping work> where it is similar to the fitment around the edges of seats and trim etc. There is the hard main piping segment but also a thin strip coming off it which is normally sewn into the panel? Right I found the proper name for what I am after, but is elusive here in the UK, or so it seems: Black vinyl welting cord, is what I need! Anyone? Edited December 12, 2012 by wayne taylor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pfenlon Posted December 12, 2012 Report Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wayne perhaps Woolies could help you. Neil, refer to fig 3 page 6 of the TR4 owners handbook. and the Who? you know and 10, what a score, obviously a first. Please Please don't reply to my posts in future, kind regards Peter. ps, including this one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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