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Jedi Knight
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I have a BN6
any suggestions on a good way to afix the arm rest (not the saddle type) to the carpeted surface of the trans tunnel?. Ideally this will not involve contact cement, hot-melt glue, or removing the carpet from the car. not possible? how about velcro? just curious, but how was this done at the factory? thanks.
 
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I have a BN6
any suggestions on a good way to afix the arm rest (not the saddle type) to the carpeted surface of the trans tunnel?. Ideally this will not involve contact cement, hot-melt glue, or removing the carpet from the car. not possible? how about velcro? just curious, but how was this done at the factory? thanks.

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With the constraints you have laid down all I can think of is "Double Sided Thermal Sticky Tape". This type tape is used to attach that green grass looking carpet to steps and patios. Velcro will require gluing--Keoke-?

Well then stitching Velcro in place would seem to be be the most flexible method.
 
I was being somewhat facetious...I recognize that I will ultimately need to attach the arm rest mechanically (stitches) or with adhesive. Just didn't know my options or how others accomplished this. Thanks
 
Nevets

I had the same concern. I decided to make a console out of some rolled aluminum. The base is [ 2"] tall at the top of the tunnel and contoured down the sides, and is secured to the tunnel with two screws. I attached the upholstered arm rest to a hinged top. Works great for holding sun glasses, cell phone, etc, with an added bonus - it just right height for my elbow to rest on comfortably. Can send some picture if you would like.

Regards, Bob
 
Hi Bob,
If you wouldn't mind, I would like to see some photos of what you created.

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Lin Rose
1960 BT7 in restoration
1959 Bugeye
 
Nevets, I have a BN7 and here's what I did. First, the carpet over the tranny tunnel comes out quite easily. I then added heat insulation I purchased on the under side. Then I temporarily glued (3M spray type) exactly where I wanted the armrest to fit onto the carpet. I then took the whole thing to a shoe repair shop. yes, a shoe repair shop. The guy loved to work on something other than shoes for a change of pace and only charged me $10 to sew the armrest onto the carpet. I used a shoe repair shop because the armrest, carpet, and insulation all added up to quite a thickness. It looks very professional and very factory. /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cheers.gif
 
thanks Johnny
I will first investigate how "removable" the tunnel carpet is. I'm a litttle concerned about the ashtray. If it is possible to remove without causing any damage to anything, then I think sewing it on (by a shoemaker or similar craftsperson) a good way to go.
 
Nevets

Apology for delay in responding for pictures of my armrest, but I forgot my son boroughed my digital camera to take to Prauge, then when I get it back the battery is dead. I'm not sure how to add the pictures to this reply, but I'll give it a try.

Regards, Bob
 
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