jojim65 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi All, I'm looking to re-cover a TR6 H frame and have been told the TR Shop one is about the best. I'm looking for some pictures please and how easy or hard it is to fit, or indeed, any other covers you might feel are well made. Thanks Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cew Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 I have just ordered one of the Moss moulded ones,there is a picture in their catalogue.I assume as it is moulded to shape it will be quite straight forward to fit,I hope so anyway! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Jim. I had one from John Skinner, did the stitching in the colour I wanted. Then had it fitted by a local trimmer, very pleased. Not sure this is the best photo. Cheers Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Demon Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Hi Jim, I used one of the TR Shop moulded covers and in my opinion these are superior than those available from other suppliers, the fit is better, the cover edges have pre-cut slits with small holes to stop the cut running when you fold the excess material over and the hole for the gear lever is also pre-cut. I had a couple of bad experiences trying to fit the moulded covers from other suppliers before finding the TR Shop one. Get some bulldog type clips and impact adhesive and use the bulldog clips over some card to secure the folded over edges and to avoid marking the cover material. If you take your time it's not too bad a job with this kit. Here is a photo of mine during the process. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Flying_Demon Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 ... some further images. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Hi Jim, I have recently re-trimmed the interior of my CR TR6 using John Skinner materials which were made to order. I personally opted for leather throughout and was extremely pleased with the quality and fit. I decided to use my local trimmer to do the seats and the H-Frame. Feedback from the trimmer was positive in terms of quality and fit which was also encouraging. I suvvessfully managed to finish the rest of the interior myself. I have attached a picture showing the finished results which may hopefully help you to decide the best route for you and you and your car. Best Regards, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Looks fantastic Peter Cheers Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for the feedback Mike, The task originally was to replace the clutch, cross-shaft and bearing carrier but like so many TR jobs it kind of grew to a full interior re-trim as well. it was hard work and took a long time last year as I also stripped and re-painted the floors and replaced the transmission tunnel whilst everything was out.I have attached a couple more images if anyone's interested. The Skinner seat covers are full leather and have the centre perforations to match as close as possible the original factory finish. This is a service that Skinner offer for a nominal additional cost. Each to their own at the end of the day but hopefully personal experience and a finished result may help other TR owners in their decision making process. Sorry the car isn't red!! Best Regards, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jojim65 Posted February 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Thanks for all the replies guys, I have emailed John Skinner to get a price although looking at the quality I fear it won't be a low cost option. Peter, I love the work you have done, especially the duck tape around the rubber gearbox collar, I thought it was just me that had to do that! Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graze Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Peter car looks lovely I have a Skinner interior too and every time I get into it it makes me smile He provides a great product and is a pleasure to deal with Really like your idea on the perforated seats - wish I'd thought of it Well done Graze Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Jim,Graze, Good luck with Skinners and let us know how you get on. As Graze suggests the cost is worth it for the finished results but that of course is just our personal opinions and we all have budgets to work to. I had many phone calls with Jonathon Skinner who was very helpful and patient which in today's environment is pretty refreshing. The service extends way beyond just supplying parts including if necessary speaking with my trimmer. This is fact wasn't necessary as my trimmer was very happy with the materials provided. The duck-tape around the gearbox rubber gaitor was he recommended solution provided by TRGB and although not pretty appears to do the job very well. As a point of interest the rubber collar is in fact a TR4 item as I had John Skinner provide a seperate leather gaitor which I then trimmed and bonded to the collar. The TR6 item of course comes fitted with a gaitor already. All I'm looking for to finish the interior now is an original CR type gear knob which is proving pretty elusive. I have attached an image of an original gear knob on a restoration car. Should anyone have a decent one in their garage they're willing to sell me I would be delighted to hear from them. Best Regards, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Peter Have a word with Colin_c, not sure age of his car but he his selling all parts. He may well have your elusive gear knob. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jake_a Posted February 25, 2015 Report Share Posted February 25, 2015 No offence to anyone, but I REALLY don't like the Skinner style stitched type cover; they always turn me off a car that have them fitted. Just doesn't look right with the rest of the dash; stands out too much as different from everything else IMHO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jb green tr Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 Great thread. V useful. I notice that the supposed black plastic finish of replacement crash pads and I suspect the H frame cover are slightly greyer and more matt than the slivery gloss jet black (and most probably by now heavily cracked) originals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tim D. Posted August 15, 2020 Report Share Posted August 15, 2020 I just removed the worn original and then rubbed the metal down and covered it with crackle paint.. looks great. Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 I picked up a leather cover from stoneleigh some years ago, added a little foam padding around gear selector aperture to help pad out the seams. Fit was better than expected, very pleased with my efforts. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Hi Mark, this looks very nice. Did you remove all the original PU foam? Reason I ask is I installed my vinyl cover after removing all foam and installing new 3mm foam. It does not look so nice. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark69 Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) Hi Waldi, The h frame was one of the items missing when I bought the car, when I got this one it was already stripped. The leather was glued to the legs and radio section direct , only used foam on the bulbous section leaving strips out where the stitching would sit in. Mark. Edited August 16, 2020 by Mark69 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted August 16, 2020 Report Share Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks Mark (like). Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Gill Posted August 17, 2020 Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 +1 with Tim D. Did mine with crackle paint. Cheers ...> Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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