[TR] Tonneau cover for TR3 / early TR3A

[Hdefer]

Randall,
I just spoke with the guy who did my 190SL tonneau, 4 years ago,  
which I am very happy with ($400).  Perfect fit  -no shrinking or  
stiffening of the fleece lined vinyl when cold.
He is reluctant, of course, to quote without seeing the car, but he  
was quite sure it would be $400 to $500, depending on the material  
you choose. It will help if he has your old pattern.
If I remember correctly, Moss charges around $600+sh. for their  
better quality one.  You can contact him at:
tel. (562) 947-1219, (Lennie)
Hans
'61 TR3A

On Mar 13, 2012, at 4:10 PM, Randall wrote:

> If you can actually beat the Moss price, I am definitely interested!
>
> -- Randall 
>
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:triumphs-
>> bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Hdefer
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 3:30 PM
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>> Subject: Re: [TR] Tonneau cover for TR3 / early TR3A
>>
>> Randall, I had the same problem with that tonneau from Moss.
>> Unfortunately, it came with the "package" I bought from the previous
>> owner who had started renovation. I am planning to do the same as I
>> did with my 190SL  and have it custom made locally. It was far
>> superior in quality and actually much cheaper.
>> If interested  I'll be happy to provide you with details
>> Hans
>>
>>
>> On Mar 12, 2012, at 2:10 PM, Randall wrote:
>>
>>> I have been unhappy with the fit of tonneau covers from both Moss &
>>> TRF.
>>> None of them are cut large enough to reach all of the original
>>> studs, either
>>> on my previous early TR3A or my current TR3.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I strongly suspect this is partly due to the studs moving around
>>> when the
>>> Dzus-button side curtains were introduced.  Only TRF even shows a
>>> break in
>>> tonneau part numbers at that point (TS28xxx), but their "early"
>>> vinyl cover
>>> didn't fit my car either.  I had to completely skip the front
>>> corner studs,
>>> and it was so tight over the remaining studs that the zipper has
>>> failed
>>> after only 2 years of use (and only occasionally snapping the studs
>>> on the
>>> driver's side).
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Has anyone with a LHD TR3 bought a tonneau cover that actually fit?
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -- Randall
>>>
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