FOUND A-pillar vinyl trim (schwarz)

[jgerock]

Looking for some of the black vinyl trim used on the A and B pillars. My left one has a split.

Located in Alexandria VA

Not sure if it in this diagram

http://www.penskeparts.com/DiagramsMain.aspx?vid=47140&rnd=03192010

Here is my good right one.

Edited March 20, 2015 by jgerock

[esty]

although not stamp'd official BMW you can find a match at any fabric store, michael's craft store, hobby lobby, etc...not much $'s at all

[jgerock]

although not stamp'd official BMW you can find a match at any fabric store, michael's craft store, hobby lobby, etc...not much $'s at all

Thanks Esty.  My local craft stores pretty much stink.  Each time I visit them they don't even have upholstery foam and other "regular" materials.  The local auto upholstery shop wants way too much for a small bit of foam. 

 

Maybe someone here has parted out a car with good trim..

[Koblenz]

I looked for a used set.  Ended up at a fabric store. It looks great.

[jgerock]

Thanks- will look around again. Will also try Walmart.

[71bmr02]

If you can't locate material, I have some I found at a yard sale and will ship you enough for the A pillars, although shipping costs (from sw VA) may be more than local purchase cost.

Gale H

[jgerock]

If you can't locate material, I have some I found at a yard sale and will ship you enough for the A pillars, although shipping costs (from sw VA) may be more than local purchase cost.Gale H

Thanks Gale. Will keep you posted on what I can find.

[jgerock]

Went to Michael's first.  I looked around for their bolts of fabric (none found at this store in Springfield VA) then I asked  someone.  No - we don't sell any vinyl.  They sell mainly crafty-like items, frames, etc.  They don't even carry foam for seats - only stuffing for pillows.

 

Went to Walmart and right to the fabric section where I found some burlap on a previous trip.  I asked the lady who works in that section and she said no.  She suggested JoAnn Fabrics or just go to an auto upholstery shop.  She said many places used to carry the raw materials but don't anymore.  

 

Looked on line but I don't know the weight of the stuff on the car.  

Edited March 15, 2015 by jgerock

[GoFaSSter]

JoAnns here in my town has a lot of different bolts of fabric and types. Michaels won't ever have what you need like that.

Edited March 15, 2015 by GoFaSSter

[esty]

http://hancockfabrics.com/store-locator/store-locator.html

 

i shop at hancocks and there's one in alexandria

[ohioplatt]

I hate to hijack your thread but I am wondering what is under those pillars?  Foam or some other kind of backing?  I am trying to put together a car that I have never seen together so I am at somewhat of a disadvantage.

 

Thanks(if you can help), Larry

[jgerock]

I hate to hijack your thread but I am wondering what is under those pillars?  Foam or some other kind of backing?  I am trying to put together a car that I have never seen together so I am at somewhat of a disadvantage.

 

Thanks(if you can help), Larry

Larry,

 

My 69 had some 1/2" foam glued to the A pillars.  The driver's side foam covers and keeps the dome light wires in place.

 

There wasn't anything under the B pillar vinyl trim on my car.

 

The C pillars had some more dense (denser?) approx. 1/4" thick foam under the headliner

 

HTH

Jim

[jgerock]

http://hancockfabrics.com/store-locator/store-locator.html

 

i shop at hancocks and there's one in alexandria

Thanks Esty!  That store is south of me.  I'll check them out and report back.

 

Jim

[ohioplatt]

Thanks Jim! I am still pecking away at mechanical stuff and trying not to  get sidetracked but letting my mind wander.  Helps alot

 

Larry

[Tulah007]

Jgerock

JoAnns fabric in Rockville MD carries it for sure.

I covered a 67 mustang rear package tray last week. I drove up and grabbed 2 yards. I'm gonna use the rest to do the same exact thing your trying to do as well.

If you need foam try addlers interior shop on parklawn or see Milla's on Howard ave in the

West Howard Antique district in Kensington MD

About 2 miles from there. He's old and grumpy but he would sell you some.

Hope that helps