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MG MGA - Arm rest

Is there a wood board, about 3/8" thick, beneath the foam of the arm rest? If yes, what is the purpose, to give support?

Thanks!

George
George G.

Hi George.
My original leather/foam inner was sewn to the carpet over the tunnel. The foam was inserted through a slot in the carpet which was then sewn up. No board.
Brian
Brian Paddon

I have used wood as the base for armrests too, when the carpets are replaced and come without a new armrest because the old one is still fine. I staple the armrest to the wood, then apply velcro to the underside, which then holds it to the carpet.

I have also just glued the armrest to the carpet in my own car - my armrest is still an original and looks just fine with the new seat covers I fitted a few years ago.
Dominic Clancy

Brian (above) has that correct. I have restored 5 MGA's and found each set up like that.
Barry.
Barry Gannon

George,
As others have said, the arm rest was originally sewn to the carpet with a slit to allow the foam to be inserted. Here’s a couple of pictures of my original arm rest and the carpet it was sewn to.

Jim




JL Cheatham

Thanks all, so no board!

George
George G.

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