Hi Roller added the welt to the gap between the top of the dash, and the IUP Silver dash. Looks cool!! Hopefully he will see I posted this, and add a picture.

 

What color did you get Donna? From the pics it looks like silver or grey?

 

I have about 80 yards of LL piping/welting. The one I have matches the LL color perfectly. Pict's of a low light pict to show the color match up. If any one is interested, shoot me an e-mail, or PM

Tim

 

I've just finished reading this thread and have promptly added it to my list of mods! Thanks, all!

I agree that silver would look good on an MG/Dark Charcoal combination but I think I'll go with red for a little pizazz! Actually, I'll likely request samples of each and try them out.

 

 

silver tinsel. Its a little thinner than the colored welts but it works just the same.

 

Donna,
Do you have any silver tinsel left over? If so would you be interested in selling it? This is the color I want and Ill buy it from you if your willing to sell it. Thanks!

 

I sold it already. Sorry

 

Oh ok nevermind then.

 

I know this is a simple install, BUT is anyone going to write it up anyway.

I have the material on order, (AutoTrim).
Oh, the car is in Storage till April, so no Hurry.

 

There's nothing really to it. When you get in the roll, cut yourself a length just over 80". Then all you have to do, is push the flat end into the gap between the plastic door panel, and the vinyl door insert. When you get all the way around, where the two ends will meet, just cut real small amounts (sliver at a time) till you get both ends to meet. Then you just push the other end in, and its done. For the best spot to start the welt, start one end at the red reflector at the bottom of the door, or start the welt just under the window switches. This way, no one can see where it starts and ends.

I used cut down aluminum rivets to keep each end together. I cut the bottoms off about an inch in length. Grinded the edges a little (to form a point on each end) and pushed them into each end of the length. then I just pushed the 2 ends in together. You can't see the seams at all where the 2 ends meet, using the rivet. That tip is actually on MrMikes website, under welt connectors.

 

also if you are not sure, get some string and put it in just like if you were going to put in the welts and then pull it out and measure it, just make sure to give an extra inch for just incase

 

Great tip Ira. Thats exactly what I did, when I got my 60' roll of Electric Blue Welt.

 

I went ahead with the red from YourAutoTrim. Bought about twice what I needed and it cost more to ship than the price of the welt – and the total price was only $15.94!!

I did the door panel seams and it worked well. I did have to trim the flange a bit on the bottom side of both doors as there wasn’t quite as much clearance there. I cautiously trimmed and simply butted the ends together just above the red reflector. It’s virtually impossible to see the joint unless you’re within about 6 inches of the door at that level!

I also experimented with the line across the dash but only was successful on the outer ends. The gaps were either too wide or too narrow in the center section and the area above the radio looked totally dorky with the welt inserted. So I settled for just the outside ends as shown below.

And I even experimented with the side panels in the rear seat area. That was not successful either, again, because the gaps are too wide. Installing the welt in that area looks very good and is very complimentary to the front but I’d have to glue it in place to keep it there and I just don’t want to do that right now!

Even my wife thought this was a nice addition to the trim!

 

I ordered YourAutoTrim Grey at a cost of $13.04 for 7 Yards, that's delivered to Canada in Canadian Funds.
Cheapest Mod so far.

Highjack: ChrisM, any problem installing the UPR Pedal Covers?
I won't say what they cost delivered to Canada.




Happy New Year

 

The silver on the black/red looks great... now I have another mod I HAVE to do! woot!

BTW: Where'd you get the silver tinsel from?

 

No real problems - it's just awkward to get under there to get the screws in. I tried to start the first brake pedal screw without drilling and it became obvious that I didn't have enough leverage under there to make that work so I promptly drilled pilot holes! It was a piece of cake thereafter.

There are 2 screws on the brake pedal but only one on the accelerator pedal - at the top if I remember correctly. The bottom of the accelerator pedal has a u-clip formed in the material and simply slips up over the pedal pad. The covers are made well and work well.

My cheapest mod (and my very first mod!) is billet aluminum tire valve stem covers - a set for $2.98 from the local auto parts store. Would you believe it, I'm on my second set - somebody stole my first set!!

 

This is a great idea, I might try the Eletric Blue to contrast my white insets..

 

The Grey from YourAutoTrim is a little darker than Satin Silver but shouldn't
be noticeable installed on the inside Of the Door.

ChrisM; Thanks for the install tips on the Pedal Covers, easy install,
just really awkward.

 

JUST ORDERED 50 FEET from MrMike very cool! 50 cents a foot I'll never use it all so a freebie should be out here in a few days, keep your eyes open lol I love that little guy!