'80 TR8s came (in the USA, at least) with tan plaid or blue plaid inserts in
>the seats and door panels. The tan interiors had brown carpets and tan trim
>on the headrests, rear bulkhead, the footwells, kneepads, shift boot, e-brake
>boot, console lid, above windshield, and sun visors. The blue cars had blue
> carpet and trim.
>
>Is it ok to have black carpet? It is if you like the way it looks. But it
>won't look original. Some folks hate the plaid trim but when it's in good
>condition, I think it looks pretty sharp in a late 70's sort of way. You're
>right, to buy all that trim new will cost a lot. You should try phoning the
>junkyards that advertise TR7 parts in Hemmings to see if anyone has the
>interior trim you need off a 1980 TR7. The 7 and 8 interiors were virtually
>identical. The only thing you should buy new is the seat covers and carpet.
> You can buy exact reproductions of the original upholsterey for about $350
>from Victoria British or The Roadster Factory. They can also supply you
>with correct brown carpet. I think that in the long run, your car will be
>worth more if it's kept original.
>
>Fred Smith
If anyone is interested in a pair of blue seats (with the plaid center
panel) out of a TR7 convertible (about 1980), I should still have one pair
in preety decent shape. I will have to check them closely though before
putting a price on them. I think the 7 & 8 seats were the same.
Regards,
Hal
Hal Rogers
H.D. Rogers & Sons
Import Auto Specialists
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