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Hood Frame ‘Envelope’ Cover
Suitable Models: TR2, TR3, TR3A
€187.62 – €729.47 exc. VAT UK Customers ONLY - VAT (20%) will be calculated at checkout.
The suns out, roll out the TR for a drive! With the Convertible Hood/Top rarely up in place; make sure the frame cover at the back of the car is securely and smartly stowed in place using one of these made-for-purpose Hoodstick Frame Covers. Available in a limited variety of materials and colours. See below for more product details and information and FAQs.
Triumph was one of the first sports car manufacturers to commonly use the Hood Frame Cover on their cars as a stowage cover for the framework of the convertible top. Sometimes referred to as “hoodstick covers” or “top frame covers” or “envelope covers” – this is the pre-sewn material cover that is used to hide away and cover up the folded down metal framework of your soft top hood. On the early TR models, the Convertible Hood cover had to be removed from the frame prior to folding the frame away behind the seats and covering using this Hood Frame Cover.
During the period from 1953 to 1962 – there were two designs used by Triumph, albeit you would be hard pushed to tell the difference between these two designs; but luckily we do! This change occurred during the TR3A era around chassis number TS41,743. The change was very subtle and is related to the corner tails around the B Post area of the car. As with the other weather equipment items, the fixings changed at some point during the production of these parts – with “baby” tenax fixings initially being used, before being updated to the standard size tenax fasteners – and again updated to Lift-a-Dot fasteners further into the production run.
The majority of Triumph TRs left the factory with PVC Hooding – this is effectively a pvc vinyl plastic material with a waterproof membrane, and featuring a grain in the surface of the material to imitate vinyl/leather. The actual material used was Everflex (known as “British Everflex”) – which was an ICI trade name for PVC Hooding (think “sticky tape” and “sellotape”!). Some special-order models may have left with Deluxe Mohair Canvas. Regardless of the material used, the colour of this cover would have always match the colour of the Convertible Soft Top Hood and Tonneau covers when leaving the original factory production line.
Here at John Skinners, we are one of the only companies to acknowledge the small update made around TS41k, and can offer both varieties. Both covers have been templated using original factory designs – and we have been used the same patterns to great success for many years now. A popular “JS Bespoke” option is to have this part made in either Vinyl/Leathercloth or Leather – so that both the colour and material exactly match the interior trim items. It is worth remembering that this Hood Frame Cover is only ever on show with the interior trim – and therefore it makes sense to consider matching it to that interior trim. Unlike the other weather equipment parts – this part does not need to be waterproof…if this part is getting wet, you have bigger issues on your hands!!
You may wish to consider our Convertible Soft Top Hood and Tonneau Cover to complete the external “Weather Equipment” set.
DETAILS
- Available in automotive-grade PVC Hooding (Everflex) or Deluxe Mohair Canvas; or Vinyl/Leathercloth and Leather if you are wishing to go for a more bespoke finish.
- Edged with the traditional “e” cross-section binding edge finish – where the material edge trim material tucks round on itself meaning no raw material backing is exposed.
- Includes reinforcement material on the underside of all edges; to ensure strength and rigidity during the fitment process.
- All “Female” fixings are included. These are supplied loose, not pre-inserted – see FAQs for more information.
Why JSM?
- Made in England, only 50 miles away from the original production line.
- We source only the highest quality raw materials to manufacture our products – demonstrated by using on the premium versions of both the PVC and Mohair Hooding ranges. In both of these materials, there are cheaper alternatives available which many other suppliers opt to use. Please see the FAQs for more information on this.
- John Skinners offer the widest range of colour options on the market – including all the correct original colour combinations, as well as many more custom shades.
- Worldwide material and colour samples service is available upon request, to ensure you get the look and finish your car deserves.
- Our kits are manufactured using the same methods and templates that we have used to great success for 40+ years. Rest assured, we know they fit!
- JSM has contributed to various notable Triumph restorations including TS01, and the much-publicised Triumph TR2 “Jabbeke“ MVC575 restoration project.
- Access to help and advice when it comes time to fit the weather equipment items – we have been making and fitting these same parts for a long time – we know all the tricks, and we are more than happy to assist you or your trimmer should you get stuck.
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| Chassis Number Range | TS01 – TS8636, TS8637 – TS22013, TS22014 – TS41743, TS41744 – TR3B, TS60001 – TS82347, TCF1 – TCF2804, TSF1 – TSF530 |
| Misc. Information | British Leyland, Coventry, Long Door, Short Door, Small Mouth, Standard Motors, Triumph, Wide Mouth |
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Please note that the colour names refer to internal John Skinner Ltd names, not necessarily the names Triumph originally used for these colours.
Due to industry-wide inconsistencies in production and record-keeping, it is widely accepted that the interpretation of original shades varies depending on who you ask. As a result, John Skinner Ltd offers multiple “original” shade options for you to make your final choice from. Below is a list of these accepted “original” colour choices that John Skinners can offer for your Triumph restoration project.
Black PVC
Black Mohair
Dark Blue PVC
Dark Blue Mohair
Dark Red PVC
Red PVC
Red Mohair
Beige PVC
Sand PVC
Camel Mohair
Off White PVC
White PVC
CUSTOM COLOURS/COMBINATIONS ALSO AVAILABLE
Note that we can also offer a variety of custom “non-original” shades if you prefer a more bespoke finish. For a full and complete list of options please view our Materials & Colours library.
SAMPLES/COLOUR CONFIRMATIONS
As part of the ordering process, we will arrange for samples to be sent for final confirmation – so browse and shop with complete peace of mind, knowing that we will guide you through step-by-step with all the information you require.
Please note that all materials are subject to colour shade differences between production batches. There may be subtle differences in colour shading between sample cuttings and final production material.
Due to the range of products we offer, and our worldwide customer base, we can only calculate an accurate shipping cost once Your Enquiry/Quote has been received by Jonathon. As there is no payment required at this stage – use our Quote Builder in full confidence, with zero commitment to purchase – and send us your Quotation request for your interior trim requirements; and we will get in touch directly with you with an updated Quote, which will include the shipment costs.
In the meantime, basic guideline shipping costs are outlined below.
(For all non-UK shipments – the final price per box depends on the size of the box – which is dictated by the items in your final selection)
UK: £10.50 – £30 per box
Europe & European Union: £20 – £150 per box
North America & Canada: £28.50 – £160 per box
Rest of World: £50.00 – £400 per box
Generally speaking, a complete car interior kit (Trim Panels, Carpets, Seat Covers, Boot/Trunk area, Soft Top Hoods etc) normally requires 2 x FULL Size Boxes, with some cars needing slightly less, and some slightly more.
Please note that these prices are exclusive of VAT (UK Customers ONLY) and any additional customs or handling charges that may be incurred during shipping. These prices are given as an approximation only.
For further information about shipping, and to learn more about how our shipping costs are calculated, please read our Shipping and Delivery guide.
🇪🇺 EU Shipments / Brexit 🇪🇺
As of January 2021, the UK is no longer part of the European Union (EU). As a result, several changes have been implemented which affects how EU based customers now purchase products from the UK.
It is not as problematic and complicated as people say. John Skinner Ltd sends hundreds of shipments to the EU; and rarely do we encounter any issues at all; and this is due to us working closely with our shipping agents to offer two choices that help to simplify the process for you.
You now have 2 Options you can choose from for shipping John Skinner products to the EU:
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Option 1: Standard International Shipping
This is the ‘standard’ method of purchasing items from the UK, since the UK left the EU (‘Brexit’).
You will pay John Skinner Ltd for 1) the parts ordered, and 2) the shipping cost to ship from the UK to your address.
You will NOT be charged UK VAT (20% Tax). (Before Brexit, you would have been charged UK VAT @ 20%).
Once your parts ship, you will be contacted directly by our shipping agent (normally DHL), who will request payment from you for 1) Your Local Country Tax based on the value of the John Skinner Invoice, 2) a small admin fee (normally around €15). Once this is paid, your goods are released from customs and delivered to your address.
You will NOT be charged any Duties/Tariffs. All the parts we supply are made by John Skinner Ltd in the UK, and we provide all the correct paperwork & documentation and sign declarations to ensure that no Duties/Tariffs apply to our goods. (This is often the part that most people get confused by with Brexit – they assume that anything they buy from the UK incurs Duties/Tariff charges – our products are 0% Duty/Tariff rated).
Note that this shipping option is the default choice offered when Jonathon is raising your initial Quote; if you wish to discuss the second option (see below) – then just mention this to Jonathon once he has made direct contact with you about your enquiry.
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Option 2: Prepaid Duties & Taxes *** VERY POPULAR OPTION ***
To simplify the purchasing process, you can choose our Prepaid Duties & Taxes option.
This process is becoming the most popular option for our EU customers as it makes everything very simple and straightforward, akin to how it was before the UK left the EU.
We will calculate & include all applicable import duties, taxes, and customs fees in your order total – and everything is paid up front to John Skinner Ltd.
Once the parts are ready and are shipped – you will NOT pay any additional costs, or have to do anything more – your order will be delivered to your address as normal. Our shipping agent (normally DHL) pays the Local Country Tax on behalf of John Skinner Ltd and they Invoice us for this later. This ensures that you won’t face any unexpected charges upon delivery, and your order will clear customs smoothly and quickly.
You can enjoy a more streamlined shopping experience with this option; like Brexit never even happened.
If you are interested in this option, please let Jonathon know once he has contacted you directly with your updated Quote via email; and he can update the Quote accordingly to reflect this choice.
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