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The Workshop => Appearance Related => Topic started by: Silverbell on June 30, 2022, 12:52

Title: Replacement Hood
Post by: Silverbell on June 30, 2022, 12:52
After 17 years my vinyl hood has split across the centre, probably due to putting it down in the winter.

Ive tried Jack Smith but he is fully booked past Christmas and I need to get it sorted before then.

Are there any recommendations for someone to replace it, ideally in the Midlands area?
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: puma2 on June 30, 2022, 15:10
 :) there are other places but it will cost you in the pocket.
when i was looking for new hood i went what was the 2nd cheapest after Ray(Swansea)
Southwest roadsters who uses a better quality roof material.
you can find some people who will come come to you but again you will pay well over £1200 for that. when compared to Swansea around the £350 mark now.

let  us no how you get on with that.
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Joesson on July 2, 2022, 17:24
Quote from: Silverbell on June 30, 2022, 12:52After 17 years my vinyl hood has split across the centre, probably due to putting it down in the winter.

Ive tried Jack Smith but he is fully booked past Christmas and I need to get it sorted before then.

Are there any recommendations for someone to replace it, ideally in the Midlands area?


Just trawling through my (useful information and found this.
More £'s than Swansea,  probably not much in it for you mileage wise, but maybe more available.
I know nothing of them the info caught my eye some time ago and I filed it away in my iPad notes:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185316862598

PS
Seem to be the same company as @puma2 used, maybe that's where I got the info from .

Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: puma2 on July 6, 2022, 07:28
Quote from: Joesson on July  2, 2022, 17:24Just trawling through my (useful information and found this.
More £'s than Swansea,  probably not much in it for you mileage wise, but maybe more available.
I know nothing of them the info caught my eye some time ago and I filed it away in my iPad notes:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185316862598

PS
Seem to be the same company as @puma2 used, maybe that's where I got the info from .


yes that is were i got mine done 8)  8)
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Gibla on September 3, 2022, 20:37
Hi @Silverbell if of interest I have an excellent condition mohair roof (that is in my opinion vastly superior in all respects to a vinyl roof)

My asking price would be circa £550, the issue is then the problem of fitting, some options exist but it may involve travelling a fair distance
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: J88TEO on September 3, 2022, 21:06
Quote from: Gibla on September  3, 2022, 20:37I have an excellent condition mohair roof
Black?
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Joesson on September 3, 2022, 21:16
This link should show how to replace hood strap and also shows links to hood removal/ replacement

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5wgF9jgvdY

PS: Hood removal:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LAus1AAhvXc


PPS: Hood replacement:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=AE4xdR70qoo
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Gibla on September 3, 2022, 21:24
Quote from: J88TEO on September  3, 2022, 21:06Black?


Yep
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Gibla on September 3, 2022, 21:37
I should maybe clarify the situation with the mohair roof

Today, I sold the car that has this roof installed, to a friend, who I know wishes to remove the soft-top completely (and with zero intention of replacing it as he is purely a 'hard-topper')

He also happens to have a Matt Performance style bar that has become surplus to requirements

I am not his agent, but would happily put you in touch with him.
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: Karthoum on September 4, 2022, 03:50
Quote from: Gibla on September  3, 2022, 21:37I should maybe clarify the situation with the mohair roof

Today, I sold the car that has this roof installed, to a friend, who I know wishes to remove the soft-top completely (and with zero intention of replacing it as he is purely a 'hard-topper')

He also happens to have a Matt Performance style bar that has become surplus to requirements

I am not his agent, but would happily put you in touch with him.

And that person with the surplus roof/style bar would be me. I'm based in Telford and semi-regularly make my way down to Worcester - @Silverbell could be in your interests to inspect the roof - it is mint.
Title: Re: Replacement Hood
Post by: TheTigerUK on October 4, 2022, 17:06
Quote from: Karthoum on September  4, 2022, 03:50And that person with the surplus roof/style bar would be me. I'm based in Telford and semi-regularly make my way down to Worcester - @Silverbell could be in your interests to inspect the roof - it is mint.

I think he wanted black, I will shut the door on my way out  ;D


:mint is a light, vibrant shade of green.