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Rear Seat Base Padding Kit

Suitable Models: TR3A

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Albeit not the most comfortable or practical of seats – these rear bench seats fitted to the TR3A/B models made the rear deck area a little more presentable –  don’t let crumbling foams spoil the look!
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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. The earlier TR2 and TR3 did have a factory option to fit a rear seat assembly unit – but this was extremely rare to see. Still not included as standard from the factory, Triumph did introduce a more frequently used rear seat base. Unlike its predecessor which included a cushion base and a backrest squab – the TR3A models simply had a base assembly unit, and the rear bulkhead panel doubled up as a backrest squab – albeit not the most comfortable!

This kit provides the necessary padding for inside the seat cover. Templated from the original designs – and after decades of manufacturing and fitting these exact rear seats – John Skinner Ltd has long been considered the industry benchmark in quality and finish when restoring your Triumph TR3A & TR3B rear seat assemblies. We use the correct density foam to offer the desired resistance for both comfort and a full-bodied appearance of the trimmed seat. For superior restoration results, always use this kit in conjunction with a John Skinner Ltd seat cover kit. There was a change in this Rear Seat Unit between what we refer to as the “early” and “late” TR3A models. The cars that were built before October 1959, with a chassis number prior to TS60,000, left with a sloping rear deck shelf area. For these models, the Rear Seat Cushion Cover had a “Curved” front edge. All later TR3A models, post TS60k, and all TR3B models had an altered flat rear shelf area; and for all of these models, the Rear Seat Base was changed to a “Square” front edge design.

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. You may wish to consider our rear seat padding kits and/or our replacement plywood base – or have us do the whole job for you from start to finish so you left with a fully assembled rear seat unit ready to install into your car.

DETAILS

  • Supplied in 2″ (inch / 25mm) pre-cut foams for the cushion base and backrest squabs.

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.