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Technical => Interior => Topic started by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 08, 2022, 03:23 PM

Title: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 08, 2022, 03:23 PM
Has anyone ever found or had made a nice set of black matts with colour edging for an AK cobra, and the cobra logo, A fair few have asked on different media platforms,  I wonder if its worth getting a pattern sent around to check a standard size will fit most AK builds, and then place an order for a few sets.

Your thoughts and suggestions
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Tony on Aug 08, 2022, 03:26 PM
Quote from: Mike Hamblin on Aug 08, 2022, 03:23 PMHas anyone ever found or had made a nice set of black matts with colour edging for an AK cobra, and the cobra logo, A fair few have asked on different media platforms,  I wonder if its worth getting a pattern sent around to check a standard size will fit most AK builds, and then place an order for a few sets.

Your thoughts and suggestions
I say go for it Mike!
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: gd427man on Aug 08, 2022, 04:46 PM
Classic cobra interiors do carpet sets,  as do intatrim, but not sure about the details or logo.
Worth asking.
They were at Newark kit car show.
Worth a shout.
Claasic cobra interiors are in nottingham (arnold ares I think)
Ian
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 09, 2022, 12:16 PM
Quote from: gd427man on Aug 08, 2022, 04:46 PMClassic cobra interiors do carpet sets,  as do intatrim, but not sure about the details or logo.
Worth asking.
They were at Newark kit car show.
Worth a shout.
Claasic cobra interiors are in nottingham (arnold ares I think)
Ian

I have a requested a quote form inatrim, to see if they can do sets with or without heal pad and logo etc. I'm guessing they farm carpet making or supplying to a third party, but will see where it goes.
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: JON1D on Aug 09, 2022, 03:23 PM
Worth speaking to Hamilton Classisc. Been in the industry a long time and have loads of templates. I know they have supplied club members carpet matts.

https://hamiltonclassic.co.uk/collections/customisable-floor-mats.

Good quality covers and carpets.

Club members get 10% off.
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 09, 2022, 03:50 PM
Quote from: JON1D on Aug 09, 2022, 03:23 PMWorth speaking to Hamilton Classisc. Been in the industry a long time and have loads of templates. I know they have supplied club members carpet matts.

https://hamiltonclassic.co.uk/collections/customisable-floor-mats.

Good quality covers and carpets.

Club members get 10% off.

I did just find there add on Ebay
KIT CAR Mats Bespoke with Contrasting Binding & Stitching Front PAIR £75
FRONT PAIR of floor mats are Individually made to your colour and profile. We can produce a pair of mats to your specific shape & design. Different coloured mats, binding and stitching can be applied to match your car. The pictured mats are just giving you an idea of what can be made, Grey with a silver stitch is a popular option but you can mix & match any colours. We will make a pair of mats to your templates if we do not have the patten, Just use some brown packing paper to make the shapes and send them to us, this way you can have a perfect fitting set of mats in a colour to match your car and more important a set of mats that actually fit your car.

The carpet mats take about two weeks to manufacture, we have over 2000 patterns so may well have your car listed in our database.
Colours available are Black, Light Grey, Anthracite, Red, Burgundy, Terracotta, Beige, Mocha, Brown, Royal Blue, Navy Blue & British Racing Green.
We can add some personalisation to the front mats with names, build numbers, turbo, etc
A lovely finishing touch to any project. The price listed is for a PAIR mats with a drivers heel pad but no embroidery, if you would like embroidery on the mats there is an additional charge of £15.00
For more information and to discuss your requirements you can call our office on 01189737300 or view ore website hamiltonclassic.co.uk
Made in the UK.
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: JON1D on Aug 09, 2022, 05:16 PM
This is there advert on ebay. You price it up on there site and its different. Would go with a rubber heel pad and some fixings

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/222108462898?hash=item33b6b22f32:g:6IsAAOSw2GlXK1Wc
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 10, 2022, 05:11 PM
Well first quote received.
https://hamiltonclassic.co.uk/collections/customisable-floor-mats. Via Ebay

Yes we could make these for you, there is additional information and our address on our website.
I would need patterns from you as all cobra's seem to be slightly different.
Price for a pair with heel pad and motif would be £115.95 inc vat

Just waiting for a couple of others to quote.

Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Aug 11, 2022, 06:04 PM
Just had a reply from a local guy in Somerset.
He is willing to look at making sets of matts for us
He will use my AK cobra to make a template and go from there.
Its not going to happen quick so please bear with me, as work and holiday commitments etc
This will be more of a winter project
Photo attached, This is just an example of his work.
He also does soft tops. Tonnue covers, and interior trim.
He is currently working on my soft top.

Ask For Andy
He has a page on Facebook
Smiffy's Auto Upholstery

http://www.smiffysautoupholstery.com297144011_758977395526295_3964963308282669961_n.jpg
07548 253682
smiffysupholstery@gmail.com

Custom vehicle upholstery. We upholster modern & classic cars, campervans, motorbikes, marine & aviation. Designs tailored to suit your needs. We have a vast range of materials, from fabric, vinyl and leather in a wide range of colours and designs.

Directions: Honiton-Cullompton road, turn left at Post Cross, follow road to the end then turn left (follow this road for approx 1/2 mile. At crossroads turn right (Weaver 1/2 mile). A short distance down this road you will see a brick wall with Middle Weaver Farm - turn down this private road and we are half way down on the left.

Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: JON1D on Sep 06, 2022, 11:35 PM
Mike ,

Interested to see what prices come back from Smiffy's Auto Upholstery.

The carpet material used makes a big difference. Almost double the cost going wit a high quality 80 wool.
The quality of there work looks very good. Most will want a template and where your fixing holes or thetype of fixings required. Its is a bespoke service as some times seat positions if bolted down can interfere with the carpet size.   
Title: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching Template
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Oct 09, 2022, 01:50 PM
Finally got round to making my carpet set template.
As it turns out the passengers side is just the reverse of the drivers side all the sizes match.
That makes it even easier for anyone to make a set.
Will see what my trimmer comes up with next.
Sizes on my template photo if anyone wants to check against their car.
Main difference would be the length depending on if you have seat runners fitted or not.
Template 1.jpg
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Oct 13, 2022, 07:31 PM
First sample photo, this is not exact but gives you an idea of what It might come out as.

AK Carpet test 1.jpg
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Nov 30, 2022, 01:40 PM
First digital stitching test complete by my Trimmer

These will go on my carpet set.


Carpet template first run.jpg

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Its coming along nicely.   

















 
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: JON1D on Nov 30, 2022, 06:51 PM
I would just go with the round cobra stitching IMO
Title: Re: AK carpet set with Cobra stitching
Post by: Mike Hamblin on Feb 09, 2023, 04:48 PM
Finished carpet set for my AK
I made a couple changes from the first design.

They fit perfect.

I think I will just use Velcro to secure them, or carpet tape.
I don't think they will need solid fittings to hold them in position.
Time will tell.

AK carpet set.jpg

Carpet fitted.jpg