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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.
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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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