In a message dated 98-01-22 13:27:39 EST, ingate@shiseis.com writes:
> As for the strap with the "lift the dot" snap, I have no idea
> what it is for. I have searched the gearbox tunnel and floor for a male
> connector with no luck. I have reason to believe that my tonneau is
> original, as the BMHT certificate says that a tonneau was supplied
> with the car.
>
> If you do find out what the strap is for, please let me know!
>
It makes sense that the TR6 would use the same logical configuration as the
TR4 -with the changes around the edges where the body or hood (top) is
different.
On the TR4, the original tonneau cover had a strap which held the passenger
side down and kept it from flapping at speed. The strap was snapped to a male
"lift-the-dot" which was in the passenger seat frame about halfway back on the
lower in-board side. It was/is very effective. IMO, it is worth having that
strap, especially if you use your tonneau cover closed over the passenger
compartment when you are driving alone. I habitually use my cover this way as
it protects the passenger side seat and rugs from the elements. (My body
blocks the driver's side seat and rugs). There should be a hole in the seat
covering into which the male snap fits. All that would need to be done would
be to buy the male snap and install it. If there is no hole it could be that
the car did not have a tonneau cover when new ( I don't know whether the cover
was standard or an option on the TR6) or the seat has been replaced/redone and
the snap removed.
I now have a replacement tonneau cover which does not have the strap. I am
going to get a strap fabricated and sewn in at a local auto upholstery shop. I
am tired of the cover flapping up and down at speed.
As for installing and removing the tonneau cover - when installing I snap the
rear of the cover and then the front (dashboard top). Reverse that for
removing. If I am driving alone I just unzip the center and fold the driver's
side behind the driver's seat. If my wife is along we just leave the cover
zipped and flip the whole front part behind the seats. That way, if we get
out for some reason, we only have to unfold the cover and resnap the front
portion.
Art Kelly '64 TR4 (original owner)
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