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[smeer]

Of course its different, if you compare them together.
I'm just saying when you have no other option its close enough that not many would know. If you want to use it along side original stuff, you will be in strife.
BUT, what option do you have? none.
I would rather have a car re-trimmed in a close colour than use torn, tattered and faded original stuff.

Hell, I've seen a pile of GTR or even xu-1 trimmed with black vinyl that looks grey or has crappy grain. It doesn't matter that much.

Anyway, awesome car, nice combination. Find us some more!

Edited by smeer, 03 December 2007 - 06:21 PM.

[boomfunk]

it will have some nice stable mates i gather

[boomfunk]

smeer

are you willing to pay top money for the correct colour carpet....

i do have some new contacts..they maybe able to help, it wont be no $150 per set thats all....

depends if you require correct colour/type at a larger cost, i would say up to $4-500

Edited by boomfunk, 04 December 2007 - 05:20 PM.

[smeer]

If you can get it, and it's good, I'll buy it.

[boomfunk]

this will be a long process, i am getting sample cards from O.S, and if there is a colour there that is same, then i will organise to have the carpet moulded by our brisbane moulder.

so it would take time, buying it, bringing it out from over there then getting it moulded...but if there is a market and it works out then it could be good.

Once i get the sample cards are you able to send me a sample of the carpet that you require..so i can match it for colour

Edited by boomfunk, 04 December 2007 - 06:03 PM.

[dpz]

...twas I that said the copy Sandalwood was 65%. I have seen quite a few variations recently. Some are definately better than others. Some aren't even close. Hi Boomfunk.

[boomfunk]

g'day mate...i no dpz i didnt want to say just incase you wanted to remain anonomuos

oh an by the way the quality of the carpet will be better than any moulded available thru normal channels in Aus... its a luxury carpet..hence the price

[smeer]

keep me posted boomfunk.

Do you know how many monaro/premier etc vehicles have sandalwood coloured carpet? As we know, the valuable toranas (gtr/xu-1) in sandalwood trim have black carpet. I can't imagine there would be significant market in the Torana range.

[MR_J]

Nice purchase Ronald....and another great job by the Gong.
Love the colour of the trim and paintwork.

Well done

[boomfunk]

yeah i dont no the numbers, i dont really care about that..even if only 2 people buy it, then that 2 cars that have the correct carpet.

Thats just the way i see it, i would only buy as much as i need... not buying like a roll of the stuff, the shipping would cost an arm and 1 leg...

[GML-31]

crikey John, the money from these toranas you could afford a good looking model surely.... lol

in the before shots the colour doesnt look as blue, more army green

Edited by GML-31, 05 December 2007 - 11:25 AM.

[smeer]

I can imagine quite a bit of blue comes from the sky with a 2k metallic paint.

Edited by smeer, 05 December 2007 - 11:32 AM.

[GML-31]

not picking on your paint John..... have noticed a few times when I have used 2 pack it always looks different to acrylic...
I am sure Ronald will be biting at the bit to get it down there.

Hey are you coming down to Ballina in January? Always a good show down there.
Theres about 10 of us staying the Sat night... always good fun.

[GML-31]

John heres the link for ballina Ballina

[boomfunk]

whats the top prize for the show?

[GML-31]

Theres always a shitload of trophies... we only go for the fun, although a few trophies have been taken away over the years.