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> 914 Umbrella Covers, New softer material
IronHillRestorations
post Apr 21 2017, 11:32 AM
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I've just found some new softer material for my 914 Umbrella Covers. Color selection is limited, and for now I'll only have three of each of the new fabrics; tan, light caramel, and I'm not 100% sure about the third color.

This material is very similar to the Haartz convertible top fabric. I will have it in hand in two weeks, and will have 3 covers of each fabric. I'll post pictures of the three different colors when I get it in.

The cost will be $10 more than the current heavy duty tarpaulin material.

I'll keep the "world" updated.
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post Apr 21 2017, 11:58 AM
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Hey Perry,

I don't know what your new material is like on the underside, but it would be best if the material has a flannel underside to protect the paint & brightwork from scratching, while the exterior still be waterproof from at least light weather.

Back in the day Covercraft or one of the cover makers used to sell an exterior grade all cotton or cotton/poly with flannel underside 914 custom/semi full cover, which IIRC was ScotchGarded for weatherproofing, but I don't know if they still offer that one, nor if the fabric is around. I still have the now torn one of mine.

I suppose if you found a cotton or cotton/poly flannel material, that you could Scotchgard the covers as a completed unit post-assembly/sewing on the outside.

This is not meant to sidetrack you, being what sounds like far along on this new fabric, but just as food for thought in the future.

And another suggestion for this run too, you might look at something to protect the hooks at the securing straps from scratching at the wheel wells too. Perhaps lining the inside surface of the hooks with some soft felt or flannel material would help, but that may necessitate using a slightly larger hook.

I know that after seeing someone in SoCal who had an original fabric umbrella cover of yours, the cover & hook scratching was a concern of mine on my 914 (post resto of course).

The Umbrella cover is a great idea, when you don't want to put on an entire cover BTW - Good on Ya'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanx for making these for the group & Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jul 10 2018, 01:48 PM
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QUOTE(Perry Kiehl @ Apr 21 2017, 10:32 AM) *

I've just found some new softer material for my 914 Umbrella Covers. Color selection is limited, and for now I'll only have three of each of the new fabrics; tan, light caramel, and I'm not 100% sure about the third color.

This material is very similar to the Haartz convertible top fabric. I will have it in hand in two weeks, and will have 3 covers of each fabric. I'll post pictures of the three different colors when I get it in.

The cost will be $10 more than the current heavy duty tarpaulin material.

I'll keep the "world" updated.


Hi Perry

I'll take one in any color
Let me know how to pay
George O.
Wilmington,DE
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post Jul 10 2018, 04:42 PM
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Hey George, I'm out of stock right now, but I'll check on fabric and get some in the works. Stay tuned... I'll follow up tomorrow or Thurs
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post Jul 13 2018, 08:02 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 21 2017, 11:58 AM) *

Hey Perry,

I don't know what your new material is like on the underside, but it would be best if the material has a flannel underside to protect the paint & brightwork from scratching, while the exterior still be waterproof from at least light weather.

Back in the day Covercraft or one of the cover makers used to sell an exterior grade all cotton or cotton/poly with flannel underside 914 custom/semi full cover, which IIRC was ScotchGarded for weatherproofing, but I don't know if they still offer that one, nor if the fabric is around. I still have the now torn one of mine.

I suppose if you found a cotton or cotton/poly flannel material, that you could Scotchgard the covers as a completed unit post-assembly/sewing on the outside.

This is not meant to sidetrack you, being what sounds like far along on this new fabric, but just as food for thought in the future.

And another suggestion for this run too, you might look at something to protect the hooks at the securing straps from scratching at the wheel wells too. Perhaps lining the inside surface of the hooks with some soft felt or flannel material would help, but that may necessitate using a slightly larger hook.

I know that after seeing someone in SoCal who had an original fabric umbrella cover of yours, the cover & hook scratching was a concern of mine on my 914 (post resto of course).

The Umbrella cover is a great idea, when you don't want to put on an entire cover BTW - Good on Ya'! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

Thanx for making these for the group & Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
Tom
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post Jul 13 2018, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(Tom_T @ Apr 21 2017, 10:58 AM) *

Hey Perry,


And another suggestion for this run too, you might look at something to protect the hooks at the securing straps from scratching at the wheel wells too. Perhaps lining the inside surface of the hooks with some soft felt or flannel material would help, but that may necessitate using a slightly larger hook.


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The cords are long enough I hook them on the wheels.
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post Jul 14 2018, 12:53 PM
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Hooks and bungee are OK but it would be nice if the two front bungees were of a different color than the rear. Make it much quicker to put it on!

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post Oct 19 2018, 07:43 AM
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Special Deal! I got a better deal on the saddle brown pinpoint material. This is the polyester coated with fabric backing.

Special price is $125 if you pre-pay with a check or $130 if using PayPal This price includes USPS to US addresses (international shipping is extra). This is $20 off the regular price if you pre-pay or $15 off for PP.

Mailing address is:
Iron Hill Restorations
715 Glenwood Trail
Parsons, TN 38363

PP email is:
perry.kiehl@hotmail.com

Quanity is limited. I have 8 in stock right now, and at least 6 more in the works.

Pictures coming soon!
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post Oct 19 2018, 08:04 AM
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QUOTE(IronHillRestorations @ Oct 19 2018, 06:43 AM) *

Special Deal! I got a better deal on the saddle brown pinpoint material. This is the polyester coated with fabric backing.

Special price is $125 if you pre-pay with a check or $130 if using PayPal This price includes USPS to US addresses (international shipping is extra). This is $20 off the regular price if you pre-pay or $15 off for PP.

Mailing address is:
Iron Hill Restorations
715 Glenwood Trail
Parsons, TN 38363

PP email is:
perry.kiehl@hotmail.com

Quanity is limited. I have 8 in stock right now, and at least 6 more in the works.

Pictures coming soon!



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PayPal payment for TWO sent!!!
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post Oct 19 2018, 12:49 PM
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QUOTE(ValcoOscar @ Oct 19 2018, 06:04 AM) *

QUOTE(IronHillRestorations @ Oct 19 2018, 06:43 AM) *

Special Deal! I got a better deal on the saddle brown pinpoint material. This is the polyester coated with fabric backing.

Special price is $125 if you pre-pay with a check or $130 if using PayPal This price includes USPS to US addresses (international shipping is extra). This is $20 off the regular price if you pre-pay or $15 off for PP.

Mailing address is:
Iron Hill Restorations
715 Glenwood Trail
Parsons, TN 38363

PP email is:
perry.kiehl@hotmail.com

Quanity is limited. I have 8 in stock right now, and at least 6 more in the works.

Pictures coming soon!



Oscar



PayPal payment for TWO sent!!!


Thanks Oscar!

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post Oct 19 2018, 04:48 PM
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PayPal sent! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Nov 1 2018, 12:46 PM
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Pictures of the saddle brown (tan) pinpoint. The $125 price is what I sold them for about 10 years ago!

Jul 27, 19 edit: Price is $140 I didn't get as good of deal on the next order of material


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post Nov 1 2018, 12:59 PM
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post Nov 13 2018, 06:03 PM
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Just got mine, thanks, Perry. It looks great. Now I have two (I needed a backup).

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post Nov 30 2018, 01:49 PM
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A week ago I sent you a PM for two of your umbrella's. If you have any left to sell pm me with how to pay and the total for two.

TIA

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Thanks Perry,
I am very happy with the umbrella...

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post Aug 2 2019, 10:46 AM
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I am interested in one.

Let me know colors available and how to pay

Thanks

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