Needed: source for door edge/pinchweld trim

mgbreis · December 29, 2013, 08:56:56 PM

Trying to get something done with the interior on the HIllman. I'm starting to regret this whole orphan car thing. Anyway, I need a "fuzzy furflex" type push on u-trim for the door openings. Basically just like on an mob, just without the seal. Only purpose is as a trim for the opening. I can live with black, but navy blue would be the bee's knees! I haven't looked at Kip motors yet, I'm probably not willing to pay their prices anyway. Thanks if anyone can help.

mgbreis · December 29, 2013, 09:15:02 PM

Well, I guess it helps to know what you're looking for. I guess windlace is the proper term? Seems to be fairly available for mustangs, etc.

Jim Stabe · December 30, 2013, 01:59:54 AM

McMaster has lots of clip on edge trim available that should work. Not fuzzy though.

ex-tyke · December 30, 2013, 09:26:17 AM

My old Jag Mk2 had a dark blue interior when I restored it many yeras ago - the blue furflex came from Aldredge Trimming in the UK
http://www.aldridge.co.uk/
In Canada there is Martin J MacGregor Coachtrimming Ltd.in Dundas, Ontario that has been supplying British car trim for years (905-627-4006)...might give him a call.
Blue furflex door opening trim is definitely available out there somewhere.

Then there's Rimmer Bros.......
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-552877BLUE

Moderator · December 30, 2013, 12:56:04 PM

Trim-lok manufactures a very good range of edge trims (and seals)... but I don't think they offer fuzzy trim.

mgbreis · December 30, 2013, 05:53:34 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys, I'll hopefully find something with those leads. I looked at the Trim-lok site, but it looks like maybe they only sell in large quantities?

DiDueColpi · December 31, 2013, 03:42:13 AM

Hey Ryan,
I've sewn my own for years.
Bought a 1964 White sewing machine (absolutely indestructible) at a flea market for $15.
Pick your material and the cord up from a sewing notions shop and you're good to go.
Most notions stores will even help out with instructions and advice. Or a full on course if you like.
The edge molding or door seal is available cheap from JC Whitney.
I've done everything from hemming jeans to a complete leather interior on my Maserati with that old machine.
It weighs a ton but the newer ones are too flexible and will just piss you off.
I get a fair bit of abuse when people find out that I sew.
But that changes when you show them what you've done!
Just don't tell Jim that I sew, cause I also have a milling machine and you know......
Cheers
Fred

mgbreis · December 31, 2013, 11:05:21 AM

Fred - I'm cool with a man that sews! I also like to sew, and have done the seats and headliner in the Hillman. I really get a lot of satisfaction out of it. My wife bought me (as a surprise) a new "heavy duty" sewing machine a few years ago. It really doesn't work very well, but I didn't want to hurt her feelings so I try to make it work. I'd really like to spend a little for decent industrial machine with a real walking foot.

DiDueColpi · December 31, 2013, 02:05:16 PM

Try one out first. It might change your mind.
I have an industrial walking foot machine that I won't use unless I have to.
It's an angry machine that threatens to tear off limbs and maim small animals.
At some point I'll figure out how to slow it down. But for now I just use the old White.
Cheers
Fred

mgbreis · December 31, 2013, 03:30:04 PM

No, you're right. I would definitely replace the clutch motor with a new servo motor on it that has a speed control dial. I think the newer machines have that anyway. If you want to slow yours down I think there's a reasonably priced servo motor setup available on ebay.

Scott Costanzo · December 31, 2013, 03:35:32 PM

Kind of off topic but since a few others have come out of the closet, I sewed my B seats together with this about 20 yrs. ago.

I don't remember for sure now but I think someone gave this to me. I was a little worried if it would hold up or not but it punched through 4 layers of vinyl no problem. Really well built machine. I really like my White too, Fred.

BlownMGB-V8 · December 31, 2013, 05:49:56 PM

I have about a 1945 model Singer industrial that echoes Fred's sentiment. Someday I plan to adapt the VFD equipped 90rpm gearmotor I have set aside for it and tame the beast, but for the near term I cautiously skirt the fringes of the mezzanine and sidle around it when I have to go up there. It's a scary machine.

Jim