Upper Door Top Panels Re-Trim Kit (Pair)

Due to the major bodywork design changes that took place between the TR3A cars and the Giovanni Michelotti TR4 models – various interior trim panelings were also updated. This included the Door Top Capping area directly about the main door casing assembly panels. Initially, for the TR4 models, this area remained uncovered with exposed bodywork paint being left on show. However, for the TR4″A” models – a moulded foam pvc capping was fitted in black. For the TR4A models, this was plain and did not feature any finger grooves – as the doors were still pulled closed using the chrome handle attached to the door casing, as per the TR4 models. For the TR5/TR250 models – a finger indent groove was introduced allowing the doors to be pulled closed using these waist rail assembly units – which aligned with the removal of the chrome door pull for these same models. The TR6 models continued using this same process up until the very last models where the door pull release mechanism was incorporated into the door panel itself.

John Skinners supply a pre-cut material re-trim kit to enable the reupholstery of your original moulded pvc units. These kits are supplied in Vinyl (Ambla) or Leather – in either Black to suit originality or a custom colour scheme. When offered in Leather, we will “skiv” these parts down for you at no extra cost. Skiving, or the thinning of leather is a process to reduce the thickness by slicing away a layer of the “flesh” underside. This finish is especially useful for areas that are to be folded or bent whilst remaining pliable and without losing any of its core strength. This is especially useful for the waist rail cappings with the finger groove, as it allows you to reupholster the material into this groove nice and neatly. It is this detailed knowledge of these parts through decades of supplying kits, and our investment in machinery such as our leather skiving machine that has allowed us to improve the options available to our customers without compromising on suitability to the purpose for the cars. Just one of the reasons why John Skinner Ltd remains the industry leader when it comes to quality and workmanship of the interior trim and upholstery for the Triumph TRs.

DETAILS

• Available in Leather or Vinyl (Ambla).
• Two options of automotive-grade leather available to choose from – “grained” or “smooth” surface finish.
• Supplied suitably large enough to allow for ease in fitment.
• If ordered in leather, these parts are supplied pre-thinned/skived, at no extra cost.

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 re-trim 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.