Hi
I am about to install the Moquette covers on the rear arches on my 3.8 FHC. I have scanned here and all the restoration and originality guides I can find but I can't fully see how far back towards the rear panel they go. Do they reach as far back as the vinyl trim? Or do they stop somewhere along the way? Any photos would be appreciated, especially of original unrestored cars.
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Series1 Stu
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#1 Wheel Arch Moquette Covers
Stuart
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'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'93 Jaguar X300 XJR basket case
'93 Audi 80 quatrro Sport
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'93 Audi 80 quatrro Sport
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#2 Re: Wheel Arch Moquette Covers
Hi Stuart,
It should go right back to the vinyl on the rear panel. I have attached a photo when I was trimming mine.

It should go right back to the vinyl on the rear panel. I have attached a photo when I was trimming mine.

Simon
62 3.8 FHC
91 Porsche 928GT
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62 3.8 FHC
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Series1 Stu
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#3 Re: Wheel Arch Moquette Covers
That's brilliant Simon, thank you.
I'll probably make a start tomorrow. There is a sparse amount of information out there on trimming although the CMC/David Barzilay book says it can be rather difficult.
Deep breaths.....
I'll probably make a start tomorrow. There is a sparse amount of information out there on trimming although the CMC/David Barzilay book says it can be rather difficult.
Deep breaths.....
Stuart
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'93 Jaguar X300 XJR basket case
'93 Audi 80 quatrro Sport
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'93 Jaguar X300 XJR basket case
'93 Audi 80 quatrro Sport
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The key for that part is to start at that rear most corner, glue the fabric in place and then really stretch it forward. This then allows the fabric to easily stretch upwards and downwards avoiding creases.
Simon
62 3.8 FHC
91 Porsche 928GT
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