Headliner Kit

With the introduction of the TR6, various changes were implemented by German engineering firm Karmann including elements of the bodywork and interior trim such as the hardtop section – which was still an optional extra from the factory. Very much carrying on where the earlier TR Surrey Top had left off – this hardtop now included the rear screen and b post windows as part of the main section – supplied as one piece, which was detachable from the car for storage. This update effectively meant that when in use, your car was a fixed-head two-seater sports car, or when removed it was a fully convertible open-two seater; with no in-between option available for the TR6.

Although not as widely seen as the earlier TR4-TR250 “Surrey Top” styling – the TR6 hardtop is still something that you see from time to time. For the first fifty thousand or so cars, the inside lining of this hard top roof assembly was upholstered in a Black PVC material; with some speculation over a few cars leaving with White PVC. In 1970, and onwards from this year – the majority of the hardtops would have left with a Beige PVC material. It should be noted that “beige” is a very ambiguous reference – with the reality being that this colour was much more of a “dirty” off-white material, based on the original samples and examples that we have access to. Differing from the earlier cars – this hardtop headlining included the materials for the rear quarter windows already sewn and attached to the main roof lining section. In addition to this, a matching material was used to re-trim the cover panels for the rear shelf at the base of the hardtop windows – as well as the b post quarter light upright supports. Following a very similar concept to the earlier surrey top cars – the main headliner section featured sewn scrim loops on the reverse of the headliner – to allow the rails/rods to be inserted during the fitment process.

Over our 40 years of production, John Skinner Ltd has manufactured countless numbers of these Headliner kits to clients all over the world. Our templates for this specific part have been replicated using original factory doner cars, of which John himself has owned various models – enabling us to try and test the fitment of this panel first hand. As a result of this first-hand experience, we have also updated our kits to make the parts wider and longer than they need to be – enabling for the excess material to used to pull and stretch easily during the fitment process – before being trimmed off at the final stage. This depth of knowledge and updating of patterns and designs due to both first-hand experience as well as constructive feedback from our worldwide base of clients has made John Skinner Ltd the leading manufacturer of interior trim and upholstery for the Triumph TR range; with a history of manufacturing the same parts spanning more than 40 years.

DETAILS

• Available in PVC Headliner, Vinyl (Ambla), or Wool “West of England” Union Cloth.
• Headliner section is pre-sewn with scrim loops on the underside for the insertion of the fitment rod rails.
• Includes loose material for re-covering the b post supports and rear shelf assembly casings.
• Extra excess material on edges to allow for easier fitment.

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. We also worked closely with Mark Macy of Macy’s Garage (USA) on his wife’s TR4 – becoming the only Triumph TR to ever score the perfect 100-point score in the TRA Concours D’Elegance – back in 2018. Mark Macys own TR4 came in second place, at the same show – also with JSM trimmed fitted.
• Access to help and advice when it comes time to fit these parts – 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. As noted above, John himself has used this part on a number of his own TRs, so we are well versed in the fitment process.