Friday 7 June 2019

Back at Easter, Moss had an offer on interior trim which included 20% off seat covers.  I had just sold an ISA to settle a credit card bill or two so took the plunge and ordered a set for my 100.  Now I know that the original colour scheme was blue with white piping but I am a mucky sort of chap and thought that the white piping would get a hard time so I opted for blue piping.  I am delighted with them and can't wait to get them on the car.  They came with a note to say that they had been crafted in person by Ana, well thank you Ana, you are a star. I still need to buy the wooden bases, seat foam and a few other bits and pieces in addition to repairing the metal frames so I am a way off doing it but hey, I'm excited already.































































It had never occurred to me that I would be able to afford leather seats so I am over the moon.  When I was a kid and had my 65 Midget which I used all through university I loved the seats which were trimmed in read vinyl to match the car colour.  Back then the thought of having leather seats was beyond dreams.

I have often referred to the Swedish restoration website, link below, that has 100's of photos for reference and have looked again at it to see the way they trimmed their seats.  I suspect I may need help so have ask my mother for assistance as she used to upholster sofas back in the day for a hobby, I'm hoping she still has her tools.

http://healeyspecialists.com/restoration-of-the-first-healey-imported-into-sweden/


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