[TR] Suggestions? TR3A Cockpit Trim Install

[Kinderlehrer]

Here are some pictures I got from someone on the TR list that illustrate a fixture that is helpful in getting the material stretched onto the base.  As I recall, my biggest difficulty was with the ends but I can’t say I have much advice on how to get them neat.

 

Hope this helps,

Bob 

 

From: Triumphs [mailto:triumphs-bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Brian Thomas
Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 11:57 AM
To: Triumphs
Cc: Henderson_L-D at kingston.net
Subject: [TR] Suggestions? TR3A Cockpit Trim Install

 

Hi all,

 

A local club member is currently installing a new vinyl kit on the cockpit trim of their 1961 TR3A.  All has gone well until they came to the doglegs.  They asked me for advice but as I last did this about 40 years ago, I don’t remember anything but that it was difficult to get rid of the wrinkles and three hands might have been useful.  I may have used a hair dryer to aid in softening the material but again can’t really recall.  

 

If anyone has done this recently or can offer any hints to Larry and Diane, it would be most appreciated.  

 

Their email is    Henderson_L-D at kingston.net

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

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