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Ed in Maine · 01-13-2023, 10:29 AM

I have finished the wood portion of a trunk for my Victoria. I want to find a supplier for the heavy leather trim for the corners, brass tacks and latches. Has anyone built a trunk and found a supplier for these accessories? Thank you, Ed

Kurt in NJ · 01-13-2023, 10:39 AM

https://restorationstuff.com/catalog...atalog2020.pdf

they have a booth at hershey, all sorts of good stuff not easily found today

Y-Blockhead · 01-13-2023, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kurt in NJ

https://restorationstuff.com/catalog...atalog2020.pdf

they have a booth at hershey, all sorts of good stuff not easily found today

I agree with Kurt. Restoration Supply Company has all kinds of uncommon hardware along with Penrite Lubricants and Gano Filters.

And it is right down the street from the Lawrence Welk Resort and Museum!!!

Smokedtires · 01-13-2023, 02:15 PM

Please share a picture when finished. I started a red oak trunk for mine, will not be original style. Ordered some accessories from Rockler today for mine.

Vern · 01-13-2023, 06:32 PM

We had three old trunks restored by https://brettunsvillage.com
They carry hardware also

Ed in Maine · 01-14-2023, 12:56 PM

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Thank you all for your supplier suggestions. I plan to dig into this and hopefully complete this project. I will post pictures when completed. Ed

SAXBY2 · 01-14-2023, 04:26 PM

Snyders A Parts for tacks, handles, latches, straps, etc. Doesn't supply leather for corners.

CHuDWah · 01-15-2023, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed in Maine

I have finished the wood portion of a trunk for my Victoria. I want to find a supplier for the heavy leather trim for the corners, brass tacks and latches. Has anyone built a trunk and found a supplier for these accessories? Thank you, Ed

VARCO has latches and a few other parts:

https://www.varcoinc.com/

nkaminar · 01-15-2023, 08:17 PM

Leather can be soaked in water and then stretched over corners and tacked in place. When dry it will hold its shape and can be trimmed to desired size. You can do this over a wooden mold instead of the trunk.

01-13-2023, 10:29 AM	#1
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories I have finished the wood portion of a trunk for my Victoria. I want to find a supplier for the heavy leather trim for the corners, brass tacks and latches. Has anyone built a trunk and found a supplier for these accessories? Thank you, Ed

01-13-2023, 10:39 AM	#2
Kurt in NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: on the Littlefield Posts: 6,159	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories https://restorationstuff.com/catalog...atalog2020.pdf they have a booth at hershey, all sorts of good stuff not easily found today

01-13-2023, 02:15 PM	#4
Smokedtires Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Location: Baldwinsville NY Posts: 174	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories Please share a picture when finished. I started a red oak trunk for mine, will not be original style. Ordered some accessories from Rockler today for mine.

01-13-2023, 06:32 PM	#5
Vern Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 573	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories We had three old trunks restored by https://brettunsvillage.com They carry hardware also

01-14-2023, 12:56 PM	#6
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thank you all for your supplier suggestions. I plan to dig into this and hopefully complete this project. I will post pictures when completed. Ed

01-14-2023, 04:26 PM	#7
SAXBY2 Member Join Date: Jun 2021 Posts: 55	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories Snyders A Parts for tacks, handles, latches, straps, etc. Doesn't supply leather for corners.

01-15-2023, 08:17 PM	#9
nkaminar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 3,897	Re: Looking for Supplier of Model A Trunk Accessories Leather can be soaked in water and then stretched over corners and tacked in place. When dry it will hold its shape and can be trimmed to desired size. You can do this over a wooden mold instead of the trunk. __________________ A is for apple, green as the sky. Step on the gas, for tomorrow I die. Forget the brakes, they really don't work. The clutch always sticks, and starts with a jerk. My car grows red hair, and flies through the air. Driving's a blast, a blast from the past.