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Front Seat Cover Kit (Pair)

Suitable Models: TR3A

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The Front Seats are the most prominent item in your car – replacing these can make all the difference and make your car really stand out from the rest. Available in a variety of materials and colours – please see below for more in-depth descriptions, videos, and frequently asked questions (FAQs).
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Unofficially dubbed the TR3″A” – September 1957 saw some fairly major modifications to the TR3 – and this included updates to the interior trim and upholstery. With a production run that lasted until 1962, over 60,000 cars were made if you include the TR3B models. One of the main overhauls from the preceding TR3 model was the front seats – which became narrower and more “egg” shaped whilst still maintaining a subtle bucket shape to its backrest. Like the earlier TR models – the covers were supplied either in Leathercloth (Vynide) which is often confused with and substituted for Vinyl (Ambla), or Leather. It is worth noting that these “Leather” seats would have most likely only have been supplied in Leather on the facings of the seat, with Leathercloth backs and surrounding areas. This is commonly referred to as “LeatherFaced” and should not be confused with Full Leather, which JSM can also offer.

The construction of the seat skins was redesigned for the TR3A and TR3B models with a horizontal pleat squab and cushion pattern design. The piping on this updated seat assembly focussed mostly on the outer contours of the cover, as the horseshoe design of its predecessors was abandoned. Instead, two rows of piping were used on the outer circumference of the backrest squab cover, and a single row of beading used on the outside edge of the cushion base cover. These outer pipings were originally White for the large majority of the cars that left the production line. There was a small horizontal piping section on the cushion front panel section – which was always self-coloured to match the main trim colour.

Templated from the original factory line covers, John Skinner Ltd has been the industry benchmark in quality and finish when restoring your Triumph TR3A/B seat assembly. Offering made-to-order kits from the widest range of colours and material options on the market – JSM can cater for all requirements whether it be to original factory-line specifications or a more bespoke look – and they arrive ready to be installed to your original bucket seat metal framework by either a professional trimmer, or yourself. You may wish to consider our seat padding kits and spring base cushion units to achieve the best results.

DETAILS

  • Available in Leather, Vinyl (Ambla) or Leathercloth (Vynide), or a mixture of these materials.
  • Two options of automotive-grade leather available to choose from – “grained” or “smooth” surface finish.
  • Genuine “tuck & roll” fluted pleats, into 18mm scrim-backed foam, creating definition in each pleat.
  • The piping/beading is made using Leathercloth (Vynide) where available, which was original for this era of manufacture.
  • Correctly pre-padded backrest side panels to create bolstered effect.
  • Pre-sewn millboard strips on the underside of the pleated backrest panel to assist the fitment and shape formation when fitting to the framework.
  • Includes loose materials for recovering the metal surround of the base frame – suitable for both the fixed and tilting frame versions.

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 – including leather from Italy and Scotland.
  • 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 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.