[TR] snaps

[Keith Stewart]

Now that I am fully awake I can see in your second photo that although this looks like a TR4 the rear seat treatment is quite different from mine.  For one thing there is a bottom cushion but more importantly the top bows fold down in front of the rear upholstery.  On mine that rear upholstery detaches at the bottom, folds back over the boot, then the sticks get folded back and the upholstery covers them when folded back down.

 

Also, when the sticks are stowed that 'knee' in the front should be pointing straight up.

 

You may simply have a non-standard interior and you will have to figure out what looks best.

 

 

That second photo appears to be a pretty standard layout for an early TR4 with rear seat except that the hood sticks are folded incorrectly. If the rear seat cushion is lifted out, the bottom edge of the vertical rear piece can be lifted free (necessary for raising or stowing the top frame). With the side flaps of the hood stowage cover (the parts you are trying to attach) lifted up and outward toward the sides, the frame can be rotated forwarded. Rotate the top frame forward. Then, lift the rear vertical panel back over the boot. You should see similar dome type snap male pieces to which those straps attach. If the male snap fasteners are not there, you will need the same type of screw in fastener.

 

To stow the top frame, lift the side pieces to the sides and out of the way; lift the rear vertical panel backwards over the boot; rotate the frame backwards and lock it in place. Place the side trim panels back inside and attach the straps shown in your second picture. Move the vertical panel back in place. There should be four grommets in the bottom edge that go over the four LTD studs on the rear parcel shelf. Put your rear seat back in place. The process is described and illustrated on page 51 of the TR4 Owner’s Handbook.

 

As mentioned by someone earlier, I am not sure the screw shown in the first picture is necessarily the part you need. I think they are the male snaps with a screw (phillips head, I think) through the centre to hold it in place.

 

If the verbal description is still confusing, contact me and I would be happy to explain further.

 

 

Keith Stewart

keithstewart at bell.net

 

 

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