seat hinge covers S3

[french dave]

Hi all,anyone have some spare hinge covers for both seats -where they tilt - drivers/passengers? thanks in advance dave

[phillpot]

Left hand ones still available but I think right hand (the one everyone breaks getting in and out) now getting rare?

[Oldred_V8S]

Time to buy that 3D printer I think. I broke my cover on the Eurotour.

[glenrobbo]

Does anyone on here know which car these were originally nicked from by TVR?
Sierra? Escort? Cavalier? Nova?
I'd be surprised if they were specific to TVR.

[phillpot]

There are no markings on them, "big" manufacturers tend to like part numbers, production batch numbers, their logo etc. moulded into things?


Seats were, I believe, made by Callow and Maddox in Coventry, they folded about 5 years ago. A handful of ex-employees set up on their own doing bespoke trim work, track them dowm and you might find the source (possibly long since dried up)?

[greymrj]

I did look into this, following up where the seats were made and who might have secured the rights. I also checked cars on breakers for anything that would be suitable, and a motor factor. Absolutely no luck I am afraid. I would be interested to hear if anybody does have an idea. I repaired my RH one.
Bit surprised Phillpot hasnt sourced a stainless one yet

[DamianS3]

Didn't Norman find some a while ago?

Not sure if NOS or new source

DamianS3

[Top Gear TVR]

They are fairly simple....could they be made from glass fibre / repaired and sprayed?

[foot2firewall]

I put a piece of PVC edge trim on each hinge, the sort of stuff you can get from Woolies. Not the most elegant solution, but I haven't ripped another pair of trousers on the hinge since!

[phillpot]

Top Gear TVR said:

could they be made from glass fibre ?

greymrj said:

Bit surprised Phillpot hasn't sourced a stainless one yet

Nice idea



Shaun !