I installed a length of 1/8" thick x 1" wide flat stock aluminum the length
of the seat track. There are 4 pieces for each seat. Two on the inside on
top of the carpet and two underneath the car per seat. I did this as added
strength to prevent the seat track bolts from ripping through the floor in
an accident. I saw this happen many years ago with the seats in a VW Bug
which are fasten the same way. I have seat belts in my TR3 that would
further aid in keeping the seat where it is suppose to be. Some may consider
this over kill (no pun intended) but I ride with more piece of mind.
Alex Manzo
----- Original Message -----
From: <npaul72464@aol.com>
To: <banjonut@verizon.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 25, 2008 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [TR] Carpeting and seat tracks
> What I did was cut 3/8 wood strips the dimensions of the seat tracks and
> installed the tracks through them to lift them up a little.? Then I just
> cut out the carpet to fit around them.? Works fine.
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> Ned Paulsen
> 1958 TR3A
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Ball <banjonut@verizon.net>
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Sent: Wed, 24 Sep 2008 9:40 pm
> Subject: [TR] Carpeting and seat tracks
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> Hello List,
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> A carpeting question: In a TR3A, do you mount the seat tracks over the
> floor carpet, or do the tracks mount directly to the floor and stick up
> through slots in the carpet.....or what? I can't tell by looking at my
> car, thanks to the large family of mice that occupied it for several
> years.
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> Thanks as usual,
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> Steve Ball
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> Lompoc Calif
> TS68164L
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