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Discussion in '308/328' started by AZDoug, Oct 1, 2009.

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  1. AZDoug

    AZDoug Formula 3

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    #1 AZDoug, Oct 1, 2009
    Local upholstery guy made a new cover from the old ripped cover as a pattern, that cost $50. The vinyl pattern matches exactly to the old.

    I cleaned up the old Tenex fasteners on a stainless wire wheel, used the old cover as a locator for the first Tenex, cut the holes in the vinyl with a hole cutting punch, and located the rest of the fastener locations with the cover in the car, one at a time, with the first one fastened down. A snap ring pliers works well to tighten up the nuts on the back of the Tenex fasteners, took about 20 minutes total.

    Of course if you tell me I could have bought a new cover, complete, for $35, I will feel like a fool. :)

    Doug
     
  2. cwebb3

    cwebb3 Karting

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    #2 cwebb3, Oct 1, 2009
    Did your guy keep the measurements if you asked him to have another one made. Mine is starting to tear at the bottom and I was thinking of having another one made locally using the old one as a template. The only difference was I was going to have him make it a little longer so the new one won't tear at the bottom like the old one.
    My problem is I broke one of the Tenex (sp?) fastners (male) that goes into the carpet. Anyone know where I can get another one?

    Thanks
    Charlie
     
  3. ZiFF

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    #3 ZiFF, Oct 1, 2009
    tenex fasteners are available all over the place, I don't recall where I got them, but all I did was a Google search for "Tenex fasteners" and found lots of sellers.
     
  4. flyngti

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    #4 flyngti, Oct 1, 2009
    My car is missing (amoung other things) the storage cover. I'd definitely get one for $50. Can your upholstery guy make another one?
     
  5. AZDoug

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    #5 AZDoug, Oct 1, 2009
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    Hmmm, I sense a business opportunity here, T Rutlands wants $289 for a repop cover.

    I have my old one as a pattern,and can get new Tenax fasteners, and put the two together and sell these for $145 each plus $15 shipping . Black only unless you can provide a different color swatch to match. Custom made an inch longer wouldn't be a problem.

    I have to make some profit to cover my time and expenses above the $50

    Doug
     
  6. BigTex

    BigTex Seven Time F1 World Champ
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    #6 BigTex, Oct 1, 2009
    There gonna 'pop' you for selling without a sponsorship!

    LOL! Go for it though....
     
  7. thecarreaper

    thecarreaper F1 World Champ
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    #7 thecarreaper, Oct 1, 2009
    yeah, but its value added to the community, and he WAS ASKED by posters, and not spamming, "looking" for business. i dont envy the moderators, they have a tough gig here! :)

    i hope he sells ton of them!
     

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