Hood and trim on Sprint

PostPost by: wparslow » Tue Sep 06, 2005 7:09 pm

Anyone know if there is a supplier of high quality mohair type hoods for the Elan Sprint rather than the vinyl original. Also, anyone experienced upgrading the interior with leather rather than vinyl?
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PostPost by: trw99 » Wed Sep 07, 2005 4:46 pm

I have no experience of this myself.

However, I do know that in the 1970's some owners of S4 and Sprints had their interiors recovered in Oatmeal, similar to that available on the +2S 130's. I assume these owners may have opted for leather too.

I have seen adverts for Elan mohair hoods, though can not remember the company names. For both your questions, you could try Nick Fulcher at:

http://www.coachtrimmer.co.uk/index.html
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PostPost by: robb4100 » Sat Sep 10, 2005 12:49 am

I replaced the vinyl seats with leather this last winter. The work was done by a guy who does custom auto and Marine work. The covers, back and cushions were completely replaced. Each custom made to match the ones removed. While I was at it, I got the Frames media blasted and powdercoated.

I got estimates of $600 to $750 per seat for the covers. More expensive that the vinyl cover kits but worth it. The blasting and powder coat was another $100 per seat.

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