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Front Seat Tacking Strips (Pair)

Suitable Models: TR3A, TR4

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For many Seat Covers, clips and glue were the standard methods. However, some seat frames allow for tacking strips – which can make the fitment process a lot more straightforward.

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The introduction of the TR3A, as it was unofficially known, saw changes to the seat assembly units. Both the seat framework and the associated seat covers were updated to a narrower style “egg” shaped backrest squab. This frame allows for the use of tacking strips to be used in the fitment process of the Seat Covers to the framework.  These tacking strips are riveted to the seat frames in specific areas, and you can then use tacks to attach the material of the backrest squab cover to the framework. Tacking seat skins in place offers a lot more flexibility as you can easily move and change the positions of the tacks allowing for the tension to be applied in different areas during the fitment process. These tacking strips are suitable for all TR3″A” and TR3B models, as well as the first period of mass production of the radically overhauled, Giovanni Michelotti designed, TR4 model, first introduced during 1961. The use of the “TR3A” seat framework, and the associated tacking strips, was further prolonged into the brief period of manufacture of the rarely seen vertical-pleat style covers (JSM refer to these as “TR4A Early – 30b”) that were also fitted to the TR3A framework, before the switch to the square-backed “Late” style seats commonly used in the TR4s.

These tacking strip kits are cut on our in-house CNC machine and include pre-drilled pilot holes for the split rivets, as well as the rivets themselves. Note that the tacking strips are only used for the reupholstery of the backrest covers; as the cushion covers are trimmed to the spring unit using hog-rings.

DETAILS

  • Supplied in 2.55mm hardboard.
  • Pre-cut to the different shapes required to position around the metal framework.
  • Pre-drilled pilot holes for the split rivets are also included.
  • 26 x Silver Rivets included measuring approximately 5/8″ in length.

Why JSM?

  • Made in England, only 50 miles away from the original production line.
  • Our kits are manufactured using the same methods and templates that we have used to great success for 40+ years.
  • Access to help and advice when it comes time to fit the covers – we have been making and fitting these same covers 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.