New Hood fitted !!!

[puma2]

did someone say sheep  s:D s:D   were, you cant have enough sheep  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:    s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[tomaky]

So when you organising a drive around london then? im sure the whole ROC will come  s;) s;)

[1979scotte]

So when you organising a drive around london then? I'm sure the whole ROC will come  s;) s;)

You guys would bottle it at marble arch.
The big smoke is a little advanced for those who are accident prone.  s;) s;)
We don't have sheep just millions of cyclists.
A Sunday morning tour could be a laugh in the summer.

Anyway this is getting a bit off topic.

[no1trancefan]

back on topic  s:P s:P   has anyone had the red mohair that is kept outdoors during day as the standard red vinyl is harder wearing and was wondering if weather may ruin it mind at that price can prob get a new one every few years

also his brother gerard who does the interiors has anyone had a reply from this chap i had his email and sent some pics but didnt get response

[peteyb]

So when you organising a drive around london then? I'm sure the whole ROC will come  s;) s;)

You guys would bottle it at marble arch.
The big smoke is a little advanced for those who are accident prone.  s;) s;)
We don't have sheep just millions of cyclists.
A Sunday morning tour could be a laugh in the summer.

Anyway this is getting a bit off topic.

Sod marble arch, hyde park corner is where they would bottle it, a true all or nothing roundabout, i swear its 6lanes at sections lol

[1979scotte]

So when you organising a drive around london then? I'm sure the whole ROC will come  s;) s;)

You guys would bottle it at marble arch.
The big smoke is a little advanced for those who are accident prone.  s;) s;)
We don't have sheep just millions of cyclists.
A Sunday morning tour could be a laugh in the summer.

Anyway this is getting a bit off topic.

Sod marble arch, hyde park corner is where they would bottle it, a true all or nothing roundabout, i swear its 6lanes at sections lol

Got to start them off easy mate and build up to Hyde Park Corner.
I find driving a lwb high top makes it much easier.  s;) s;)  People do seem to give way. Don't know why.  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

[Fin]

Hyde Park Corner is no fun in anything less than 18 tonnes!
Scare the hell out of the locals, and all their expensive cars  s:D s:D

[1979scotte]

Hyde Park Corner is no fun in anything less than 18 tonnes!
Scare the hell out of the locals, and all their expensive cars  s:D s:D

Don't know about that mate those cyclists do like you truck drivers always trying to get too close for comfort.

[Fin]

Naaah, you say 'cyclist' I say 'target practise'!  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:  
On a more serious note (and back on topic), there's lucky then!
Rang today, got a cancellation for 26th November  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   No more webbed feet for me!!!  s:D s:D

[1979scotte]

Naaah, you say 'cyclist' I say 'target practise'!  s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:  
On a more serious note (and back on topic), there's lucky then!
Rang today, got a cancellation for 26th November  s:bounce: :bounce: s:bounce:   No more webbed feet for me!!!  s:D s:D

Touch!!

[CMH]

Just back from Swansea and another excellent job by Ray...

[Treboeth]

Another good looking Silver revitalised by a Red roof very nice   s:mrgreen: :mrgreen: s:mrgreen:

[Fin]

I park mine on the road. Is there any reason not to go mohair? Are there issues with looking after it, or is it just the usual 'keep it clean, and keep it treated'?
I had a couple of canvas ragtops in my youth, so I'm used to looking after them properly. Just never had a mohair...

[Treboeth]

Sent Ducatiross a PM as his has been on four months and may be he can post an updated review.

[Anonymous]

I park mine on the road. Is there any reason not to go mohair? Are there issues with looking after it, or is it just the usual 'keep it clean, and keep it treated'?
I had a couple of canvas ragtops in my youth, so I'm used to looking after them properly. Just never had a mohair...

Nothing special, just clean it carefully and use protection..... Lol  s:D s:D

[tomaky]

Try keep it from under trees.

[ducatiross]

CMH - Nice job ! Ours could be twins !

Following Treboeth's request, here's an update on my red mohair roof that I had fitted by Ray back in June.

It's all good really. Very good.

- the red is more prone to marking than black vinyl, so keep the black plastic rear deck surround clean as mine isn't and leaves black marks on the roof after it's been folder. These come off easily with a good wash.
- I used it all over the summer and left it outside in the sunshine and there are no signs of the colour fading, though I suspect it's too early to tell at this point.
- DON'T leave it under trees if you can help it - I can't avoid it on my drive and the sap they drop onto the roof overnight is incredible - really sticky horrible stuff. But again, quick clean with soap and water and it comes off.
- I've applied at least 4 coats of waterproof protector in the last 4 months. This helps to keep the dirt off too. Once washed, it looks brand new every time.
- General fit and finish is still excellent - the hood folds down well if handled with a little care to ensure it has cleared the windowframe rails both sides (and not just dropped from a height). It fits properly, is nice and taut, no wind rattle and definitely no leaks, even at high speed and bad rain.
- In short, 4 months in and I'm still delighted with it. Regardless of price, I think it is a great asset, but taking the price into account as well, it's a total bargain.

Hope that helps anyone considering doing it.

As for Gerard, the upholster (Ray's brother-in-law), when we were there in June, there was a possibility that he was moving out of the premises. This might have happened and may explain why people have struggled to get hold of him.

[tomaky]

Another mohair tip, to add do not jet wash it as you would the bodywork, glancing blows from a distance, no concentration of power, also dont rub hard at it.

[no1trancefan]

cool, it looks better than red vinyl, they should of done a mohair option when new, i hope jack smiths set fire to my vinyl red when its off, thinking i booked too far ahead when i booked april 15

[tomaky]

Have to say im very happy with my hood, its no work of art looking closely there are a few imperfections, but it does the job and looks good.

[no1trancefan]

Have to say I'm very happy with my hood, its no work of art looking closely there are a few imperfections, but it does the job and looks good.

oww dear what is wrong with it close up? the hood fitted is cheaper than i could get a price even to just get fitting of a new hood, dont expect it to be perfect but near b nice  s:P s:P

[tomaky]

The rear window seal in 1 corner is not 100% aesthetically pleasing, but is a sealed unit? The fabric below it is not of even lengths this is shown by the slight slack in the centre if the window yet tight to the left and right of it. If you look straight down the seam that goes across the width of the hood above the window, you would expect this to be pretty straight, but it isn't. Im a perfectionist though remember haha

[no1trancefan]

i have ocd as well that will bug me lol

[tomaky]

Passengers side wire is possible over taught when going 70-80 slight whistle.

[no1trancefan]

Just back from Swansea and another excellent job by Ray...

have you got any more pics of the glass area pal?