Wheelarch Covers (Pre TS60k) (Pair)

With minimal changes to the interior trim between the TR2 and TR3 cars, the rear wheel arch assembly covers behind the seats stay consistent up until around 1959 when changes to the rear deck shelf area resulted in a subtle redesign to these quarter wheel well covers. These were sewn materials which were then bonded directly to the metal bodywork of the chassis itself. There was a piping strip running from rear bulkhead to the rear floor pans, which define the shape and position of the material covers in the car.

These sewn material covers were originally supplied in Vynide (Leathercloth) from the factory production line. Commonly these days, this material is superseded with Vinyl (Ambla), although Leathercloth (Vynide) is still available if requested (colour dependent). Very few cars, if any, would have left with Leather covers – and if they did, this would have been a special order item. Note when “Leather” is mentioned on the heritage certificates, this is often referring to the Seats and some of the Cappings around the cockpit of the car. See our FAQs for more information. The leathercloth (vynide) piping was always the same colour as the main trim for the TR2 models, switched to predominantly White for the proceeding TR3 and TR3A models; with possibly a few special orders cars leaving with different coloured piping.

Our covers are templated using the original factory designs – and have used these to great effect for decades now. We have introduced subtle changes to improve suitability to the purpose; including the extending of the unsewn edges to allow for overlaps onto adjacent sections of the chassis – ensuring no bodywork is left exposed. We use leathercloth (where available) for the piping sections, ensuring the piping beading is the correct size and not too bulky; and our piping core material is the correct rigidity to ensure that the shape of the trimmed wheel arch cover is maintained correctly. It is attention to detail, even on the smallest of things, that has led us to become the industry leader when it comes to quality and workmanship of the interior trim and upholstery for the Triumph TRs.

DETAILS

• Available in Leather, Vinyl (Ambla) or Leathercloth (Vynide).
• Two options of automotive-grade leather available to choose from – “grained” or “smooth” surface finish.
• Sewn using the correct thickness (3mm) plastic core, and the original vynide/leathercloth material is used where colour availability allows.

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.
• Access to help and advice when it comes time to fit these panels – 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.

DISCOUNT – purchase this item as part of our Trim Panel Kit bundle to receive a cheaper price.