PRFGDWRNCH Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 Hello All, I am about to install the carpets in my 1957 TR-3.The biggest mystery is how the five pieces that make up the gearbox cover carpet were attached by the factory (TR-2 and 3 are very different from later cars). I would like to duplicate the factory method. I am sure some pieces were glued and some held with either screws or snaps. There are few holes in the gearbox cover to indicate placement of screws or snaps. That cover is original to the car and is in good condition.I have owned this car since 1968 and started the restoration last year. Also, was the slant back carpet glued in place by the factory? Thank you. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 The carpet on the tunnel was glued else the 5 pieces wont stay in place. I glued the tunnel and side pieces, the rest is attached with buttons, pressed into place (the part between tunnel and batterybox, or kept in place with screws of other panels (like tankpanel). See my album link in my signature For restoration blog of my TR2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted September 20, 2016 Report Share Posted September 20, 2016 My slant carpet was glued on a piece of waterproof cardboard, i flipped the carpet a bit back and attached that with a screw. The screw is thus covered by the carpet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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