rvwp Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Guys. I am about to order a Trim kit and carpets for my TR4a restoration project. However, in these troubled times, I have tried the usual suppliers, ie: TR Shop and John Skinner , and neither can provide any delivery date owing to not knowing whether they are going to be able to sustain production as a consequence of the Virus. Although they will take orders, but need payment up front, which I am reluctant to do as who knows how things may turn out and suppliers may not survive. John Skinner's product are excellent as I've used them before but quite a bit more expensive than the TR Shop which I have no experience of. Any comments on either product would be appreciated. Sad times. best wishes to all who might be effected by the virus. Regards Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Rich, I believe that the Moss upholstery is made by Jon Skinner. They are only doing mail order in these TRoubled tiems Have you considered making your own carpets? Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Salisbury Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Rich, I've not unpacked it all yet but the trim kit and wool carpet set I've had from The TR Shop has been been excellent, ... the dash top fitted like a glove. Cheers Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Don Hoods do carpet sets although their basic sets don't have trimming on many of the edges and can frey over time. The more expensive wool ones are a lot better. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted March 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Roger, I thought that Moss did Trim kits from John Skinner but I thought I saw something in the catalogue that the panels were stitched not welded? Moss do not do my colour Midnight blue with white piping. Spoke with John yesterday and he is struggling to keep staff at work and that was before the schools close. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JSkinner Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 3:41 PM, rvwp said: Hi Roger, I thought that Moss did Trim kits from John Skinner but I thought I saw something in the catalogue that the panels were stitched not welded? Moss do not do my colour Midnight blue with white piping. Spoke with John yesterday and he is struggling to keep staff at work and that was before the schools close. To clarify gents - we do not supply much to Moss these days; so safe to assume that the majority of trim parts supplied by them are not ours. We are still open and functional, albeit on reduced staff, so feel free to put orders in and we will be working our way through things before hopefully retiring to some semi normality in a few weeks time. Stay safe. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 3/19/2020 at 3:41 PM, rvwp said: Hi Roger, I thought that Moss did Trim kits from John Skinner but I thought I saw something in the catalogue that the panels were stitched not welded? Moss do not do my colour Midnight blue with white piping. Spoke with John yesterday and he is struggling to keep staff at work and that was before the schools close. TR Shop supplied a Midnight blue set for a previous resto for me so I would ask if they can order you one. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 What happened to John Skinner's response? Yes, he is a supplier, but surely his information was helpful to Rich and to any others wishing to re-upholster? Those seeking information and suppliers should surely be made aware of what is available - and that's where this Forum helps. I don't think we should take it that any posting by a supplier has to be put into the dustbin straight away because it is perceived as advertising. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
james christie Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) +1 to Ian’s question. I find it refreshing that the professionals chip in here to give advice, expose their difficulties and help us. John Skinner’s post contained no advertising at all! It is a bit inconsistent to knock out a professionals useful reply to a question, but allow some supposed amateurs to blatantly advertise their wares Moderators, please review your position on this or at least give us an explanation james Edited April 23, 2020 by james christie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TorontoTim Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Hi All, Thanks for raising the question - give us a little time to review and report back. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Thank You Chaps. I hid this post until such time as some moderators had a chance to view and discuss. Having now done that, we are happy that this post does not contravene our rules and as such have reinstated same. Thanks, John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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