Carpet direction / handbrake cover

[ian wayne]

Hello all - I am in the process of replacing some horrid non-original carpet in BEX430.  I have sourced  material which looks to be very close in appearance to the Kar-Vel that was originally fitted.  My question is, which way do the "ribs" run?  Front to back, or side to side?  Each carpeted section (footwells, tunnel, rear scuttle and door interiors)  presents an opportunity to get it wrong! 

Further, there were several 2009 posts from member "pls01"  mentioning pictures and / or a template for a handbrake cover.  I seem to get the idea that rather than a leather boot, it is supposed to be something like a hood made from carpet.  Unfortunately the Mills books don't address this detail.   Any guidance, especially photos would be greatly appreciated.

Ian
Hollywood, CA

[Norman]

RSX 5006, my 2.6 Ace, has always had leather. At least since 1971, when I bought it.