Straight cut boot cover

What do you mean by "straight cut"? Do you mean straight where the one you show has a curve behind the seats?

Yup. Admittedly, it’s very slightly curved. But I enjoy the closed cabin feel of it, without having to roll back a full tonneau cover.

Did you try getting it from VMC?

I asked when I ordered: no dice. So now that it looks to be delivered in the next few weeks, I figured I’d start looking casually. I have a full tonneau cover coming with the car, so no dire need. But there’s just something. About that crisp cut across the back that just pops. I wonder if a custom interior shop could do it?

Guess you mean larger than a quarter tonneau?

Tonneau Quarter Cover- Top Boot (Stayfast Cloth) - Vintage Motorcars of California Inc. (vintagemotorcarsinc.com)

When Teby had the new interior made for his car he had the upholstery shop cut the tonneau for him in the way he designed. You could ask if the upholstery shop Greg uses could do it for your car. I could see if Teby has some pictures of it still.

Use your full cover as a template for an upholstery shop to make one for you. The full cover has the correct snaps and distances for them the measure so it full fit correctly. I would just fold the full length cover under and let it hang behind the seats. It will also add to the protection of whatever you have in the back storage area. But that's just me....

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I originally ordered a straight cut one for my VMC, as well. I pick it up in 13 days!  At the time, Anna and Greg said that they could get it. However, people on the board pointed out that there are issues with clearance of the driver seat, depending on how tall you are. The discourse is in the following thread.

https://www.speedsterowners.co...-just-order-from-vmc

Since I’m 6’1”, I decided to go with the curved one, even though, like you, I liked the idea of the square one

Thanks to all for the input.

@Butcher Boy That’s a great idea.

@Teammccalla The one thing I don’t have to worry about is space: I’m just over 5’8”.

In any event, I’m bullish that it’ll eventually get done right.

I had a '69 MGC (Same a MGB but straight 6 from AH 3000).  The full tonneau could be folded down to accomplish what your want.  It had two flaps with clips that fastened to floor by rear package area.  It also had a removeable bar that went side to side to make a crisp edge.  It had a metal pocket either side and the bar was 2 piece so easy to store. It was great for keeping top and other stuff out of sight.

FYI, all IM's have a convertible top cover that fastens to the tenax fasteners and covers the top.  The Speedster unit is pretty flush and has a straight look and comes standard with your build.

@JoelP : However much you like the straight cut version, be sure to run a string tight between the two door-edge posts or snaps and see if your shoulders touch the string with your seat in driving position. I have the impression that sportscar drivers in the mid-fifties had a more elbows-bent driving style than I do, and I had a custom tonneau done so that I could zip it open enough to clear my shoulders.

@JoelP

Joel, here is a post I added years ago on how to drop the convertible top and tonneau cover. Hope you find this post useful. Click HERE...

@MusbJim Thanks a ton. I really appreciate you looking out. Totally helped!