paul83 Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Hi All, Please could someone post a picture of their TR6 with leather dash top and crash pads? I am trying to determine if it looks similar to the original but more plush, or if it looks completely different. I know each to their own preference, so I am not asking which is better. Thanks, Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted September 20, 2023 Report Share Posted September 20, 2023 Might be worth putting this question on the 4/4a forum as there were supply & cost problems with these so many got recovered in vinyl or leather. They look good but different as they are sewn on the edge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mleadbeater Posted September 25, 2023 Report Share Posted September 25, 2023 do they have to be sewn ? youtube shows a guy covering dashes with many contours with hide, bit by bit. I was considering doing this myself, with black hide, its very stretchy. Just a thought Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul83 Posted September 28, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 On 9/25/2023 at 11:38 AM, mleadbeater said: do they have to be sewn ? youtube shows a guy covering dashes with many contours with hide, bit by bit. I was considering doing this myself, with black hide, its very stretchy. Just a thought Mike Hi Mike, I think that is what I am aiming for: a non-sewn, leather version of the original. I suspect it is not possible! Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mleadbeater Posted September 28, 2023 Report Share Posted September 28, 2023 (edited) Paul, check this link I recon the tr6 is easy to wrap, compared to this. I have wrapped early tr cockpit trims, as well as MGA ones , not too difficult. Mike Edited September 28, 2023 by mleadbeater mistake Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 497B3851-7D72-42EF-A6C3-F61011C17253.heic Hello Paul, Attached photograph of my TR6 dashboard which may be helpful. You will note the crash pads are stitched at the edges which of course isn't how they were originally supplied when new. However, as with everything its down to personal choice. Best Regards, Peter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Hello Paul, Just in case the file format doesn't allow you to download. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted September 29, 2023 Report Share Posted September 29, 2023 Looks good Peter....who did the stitching and is it leather or vinyl. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
paul83 Posted September 30, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2023 Thank you all for the pics. I've discovered that John Skinner in the UK does a non-sewn leather cover for the dash pad. (https://john-skinner.co.uk/model/tr6/) Peter, your stitched looks very well made. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mleadbeater Posted October 1, 2023 Report Share Posted October 1, 2023 Plenty of black hides on ebay, and other colours. Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chilp3 Posted October 2, 2023 Report Share Posted October 2, 2023 The crash pads and as top is vinyl and was trimmed by TRGB, very pleased with the service and results. The A-Frame and the rest of the interior was supplied by John Skinner in English hide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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