A Post Footwell Panels

On the initial release of the radically overhauled, Giovanni Michelotti designed, Triumph TR4 – the Carpets in the car were one of the most obvious interior parts to see some changes. One of these updates was in the outer footwell areas directly in front of the door panels. These “A” Posts, as they are known, now had a fibre kick panel fixed to the bodywork of the car. These millboard panels were originally covered in carpet to match the main carpet set; and the kick board panel on the drivers side would have featured a small “D” shaped heel pad sewn to it.

Here are John Skinners – we provide the actual carpet for recovering this panel as part of our main carpet set kits. However, if you are looking for just the untrimmed blanks, or perhaps you just want to replace your worn trimmed carpet kickboards – then we can offer a solution for either.

As with all of our other patterns and panels – we have templated the design of this panel from the original factory line cars. We sell 100s of these per year to clients all over the world – so you can rest assured that we know they suit the purpose! Due to our in-depth knowledge of these cars, owing to John owning various TRs over the years; we have also made updates to these backing panels to make them more versatile between the models. Cut from automotive-grade hardboard, these panels include fixing hole pilot guides, cut-outs for wires – and for the bonnet release on the later models. With these various inclusions, these panels are suitable for all the TR4 to TR6 cars.

DETAILS

• Available as either untrimmed panels (sold individually), or as fully trimmed panels covered in carpet (sold in pairs).
• For the trimmed in carpet option – these are available in automotive-grade Wool or Nylon carpet; with a rubber latex backing.
• Backing boards are pre-cut on our in-house CNC machine using automotive-grade 2.55mm hardboard wood.
• A small “D” shaped heel pad is sewn on to the Drivers Side A Post Panel (only applicable for the trimmed version of this product).

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 – demonstrated in supplying the Wool carpet material used for the restoration of Daimler Princess belonging to the King of Sweden, Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden.
• 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 kits – 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.