TR2/3/3A 59 TR-3A top bows

[midnight]

I had a 63 TR-3B, many years ago - it had a velcro type material glued to the bows between the webbing - does anyone know if this was original, and if so what year was it introduce - midnight

 

[TomMull]

No velcro on my TR3A, and I don't think they made any changes to the top on the 3B, although I'm not authority on either. Tom

 

[CJD]

I thought Velcro was invented in the '60's..? These cars were invented in the '50's...

 

[TR3driver]

Well, the soft side of Velcro is reasonably similar to wool felt; which I believe was used on the top bows as a cushion between the metal and the canvas.

But if you found real Velcro, I think it must have been added by a previous owner. Maybe his top wasnt tight and he was trying to keep it from flapping around.

 

[6TTR3A]

Bob Schaller (More BS about TRs)suggested using Velcro in the 80's. Probably your PO took his advice.
Frank

 

[Brinkerhoff]

Velcro to keep top from flapping? Good idea

 

[midnight]

Yes - I think the material was a type of felt - Thanks

 

[vivdownunder]

Felt strip stopped the metal webbing hold downs from chafing the soft top.

Viv.

 

[PeterK]

ISTR that the front most bow was often covered in furflex material.