"Gentlemen:

I have a '69 4/4 roadster and am considering replacing the leather interior this spring. The leather that's currently in the car has cracked rather badly and in some cases is starting to split.
 
Do you have some suggestions of the type of leather to use, things I might like to have the installer consider as we have the interior torn apart ? Since the total area of leather would seem to be the bench, seats, door and frame, and shift tunnel and can't be that much, should a
better than average quality of leather be considered as the labour is the same ? How many square yards/feet/metres am I talking about.

I am also considering carpetting the jump area in behind the bench seat on the bottom and sides to help with road noise (like it really going to help), any comments ? Wrapping some insulation on the shift tunnel for noise and leg comfort ?

Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

Michael Geluch
 

Bill Fink
Lorne,

Reference Michael Geluch's inquiry regarding an interior for his 4/4, we can supply a standard black leather interior for $2300 or a standard Morgan color range in their standard leather for $2350. That includes a squab cover and all the rest of the interior trim including padding, carried out by Morgan's trim shop.

Bill

John Sheally II

Dear Michael,

The way to redo your interior is by ordering a kit from Paul Trusser at Morgan motor Company,Ltd. They do a great job and are indeed the source and their interiors fit and work (they have been doing it a few years) They use a fine grade of Connaly leather.

All leather will in time crack in a car without proper care. The sun and water are the big enemy. Leather conditioners(Lexol,etc.) help extend the life. However early Morgans due to their nature get wet inside and get plenty of sun on the interior so if you want longivity have them do your interior in their excellent leather cloth at which you can get much longer life out of your interior. You just will not have the smell of leather but if you miss that the smell comes in a bottle. Go ahead and have them do the carpets etc for your boot (behind the seats ) as the Super Sports were done that way complete with material covers
for the wheel arches also. Have fun,

Sincerely,John H. Sheally II

Ok Lorne,

Gerry Willburn

 Hi Lorne,

Here in California we buy leather by "hides." a "Hide" (one cow) is about 50 square feet and Barbara says a roadster takes the better part of two hides. We usually use "domestic" leather.  The Works used to use Connelly leather (probably still do).  Bridge of Wier is another English possibility. It seems to be a bit more "supple" than Connelly but also a bit more expensive.

The gearbox cover is usually insulated with about 1/4 inch of "jute" padding sewn to the leather.

Carpet in the package tray bottom is a nice touch (as are carpet floor mats)but carpet on the wheel arches and back panel is a bit tackey.  It is better to use leather with a thin cotton batting between it and the wood (same on the door panels).  I do not know if it helps with road noise though.

All the best,

Gerry

John Worrall

You need 3 hides at an average of 50 sq ft per hide to trim a 2 seater Morgan. I would suggest new inner foams/paddings and probably cutting new casing boards when you reytrim a car of this age. The Bench seat may also require attention to the inner springing. Propshaft cover would benefit from a thin layer of linters felt or bri nylon foam under the leather. The Gearbox tunnel should have a layer of felt or bri nylon foam attached to the underside of the Leather cover. It is not a good idea to use carpeting which
cannot be easily removed for drying outin any area where water may ingress.

I hope this helps.

John Worrall