rvwp Posted August 18, 2020 Report Share Posted August 18, 2020 Hi Guys, Ordered a Surry top from Dave Lowe in early July. Spoke to him on the 20th July when he said it was imminent, in the sewing room. Unfortunately I have not been able to make any further contact with him since. Tried telephoning at various times of the day. I don't want to look for an alternative supplier, but am wondering if Telford is perhaps under lock down? Should have thought there would have been some communication possible though? Anybody know if there is a problem. Don't want to reorder and can wait a while. As I need a top with surplus material at the front in Navy Everflex, who are the other recommended suppliers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi Rich I spoke to them last week they said they were having their 2 week summer shut down and will be back first week in September, I am thinking of ordering one myself will be interested to know what the quality and fit are like. Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim T Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 I have had an unfinished black vinyl one from CHT and quality looks very good, made and delivered within 5 days, but not yet fitted. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Chris Hubball said: Hi Rich I spoke to them last week they said they were having their 2 week summer shut down and will be back first week in September, I am thinking of ordering one myself will be interested to know what the quality and fit are like. Cheers Chris I had one from them it was good Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Hi Stuart My original surrey top is 57 years old and now leaking along the seams and appears to be made from leatherett and lined in a cream fabric is the one you show constructed the same or is it just unlined black vinyl. Cheers Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted August 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 OK, that's good to know. I will get back to them in September when my ordered top should be ready. Meanwhile plenty do do on my 4A restoration. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 5 hours ago, Chris Hubball said: Hi Stuart My original surrey top is 57 years old and now leaking along the seams and appears to be made from leatherett and lined in a cream fabric is the one you show constructed the same or is it just unlined black vinyl. Cheers Chris. That one is Everflex with a light grey backing IIRC Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted August 19, 2020 Report Share Posted August 19, 2020 Thanks Stuart I believe Everflex is still available I may search for a company who will make me one in that material possibly using my existing one as a pattern. Cheers Chris. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted August 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 Hi Chris, the one I've ordered from Coventry Hood and Tonneau is 'Everflex', and has a light grey backing. As they were recommended and used by Stuart, should be a good product. Looks good on Stuart's car so it's good enough for me. Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 1 hour ago, rvwp said: Hi Chris, the one I've ordered from Coventry Hood and Tonneau is 'Everflex', and has a light grey backing. As they were recommended and used by Stuart, should be a good product. Looks good on Stuart's car so it's good enough for me. Cheers Rich Thats not my car, its a customers one. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted August 21, 2020 Report Share Posted August 21, 2020 The fit and finish of the Surrey fabric will be primarily based on the quality of the patterns used, the machinist's/cutter's skill, the maker's quality assurance and product inspection. Martrim offer 'Everflex' I do not know if it has the biege colour fabric, most these days are black fabric. https://www.martrim.co.uk/car-trimming-supplies/everflex-vinyl-pvc-hooding.php Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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