DBW Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Trevor - 1954 TR2 featured in May 2013's TR Action - now approaching completion. New soft top to be fitted. However, there appears to be a flap (4cm wide then trimmed with Furflex) which runs across roof some 5cms aft of the front of the hood. I am assured that the replacement hood from a very reputable supplier is an exact copy of the original item (with single rear window. I am very reluctant to start punching holes to fit the headrail (ie to windscreen) TENAX fasteners until I know how this 'flap' is to be configured. I should greatly appreciate advice, photos, etc before embarking on this job. The old hood is clearly a poor replacement - more bodge tape than vinyl - but will have to suffice until I am better informed. Many thanks - Baznavman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi! The flap acts like a seal, so there should Be holes in it at the same spot as the buttons, the furflex to the front, my experience is that the top will keep the rain out , Well .. Sort of.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Harris Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yes lay the flap flat and inline with the front edge of the sot top, it forms a double seal . Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdwtrxk Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 The originals had a furflex covered seal that was not a full piece of round tubing. it was actually a molded lip that you would slip beneath the extension at the rear of he windscreen frame to form the seal. When making my hood, I purchased a later windscreen top seal, cut away most of the part that goes on the tip of the screen frame and had the remaining part sewn into the canvas. A pain in the backside but worth it i suppose. The original furflex seems to have been a light beige on the few really nice hoods that I've observed but not confirmed in all cases. When you run your finger along the seal it slips under the screen frame and acts like the later style screen seal. Anyone with the early cars encounter the strips o furflex glued to the tops of the hood frame rails to reduce chaffing? I've seen this on cars in the 56-58 era but not on really early ones. All strips encountered were light beige also irregardless of hood color. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 The originals had a furflex covered seal that was not a full piece of round tubing. it was actually a molded lip that you would slip beneath the extension at the rear of he windscreen frame to form the seal. When making my hood, I purchased a later windscreen top seal, cut away most of the part that goes on the tip of the screen frame and had the remaining part sewn into the canvas. A pain in the backside but worth it i suppose. The original furflex seems to have been a light beige on the few really nice hoods that I've observed but not confirmed in all cases. When you run your finger along the seal it slips under the screen frame and acts like the later style screen seal. Anyone with the early cars encounter the strips o furflex glued to the tops of the hood frame rails to reduce chaffing? I've seen this on cars in the 56-58 era but not on really early ones. All strips encountered were light beige also irregardless of hood color. Hi, Could you take some pictures from your set up ? greatly appreciated ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jdwtrxk Posted April 22, 2014 Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Hi. I'd be happy to but the 3A has long since been sold on. When the 2 is finished I'll try to get a few pics. JW Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EdwinTiben Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 Trevor - 1954 TR2 featured in May 2013's TR Action - now approaching completion. New soft top to be fitted. However, there appears to be a flap (4cm wide then trimmed with Furflex) which runs across roof some 5cms aft of the front of the hood. I am assured that the replacement hood from a very reputable supplier is an exact copy of the original item (with single rear window. I am very reluctant to start punching holes to fit the headrail (ie to windscreen) TENAX fasteners until I know how this 'flap' is to be configured. I should greatly appreciate advice, photos, etc before embarking on this job. The old hood is clearly a poor replacement - more bodge tape than vinyl - but will have to suffice until I am better informed. Many thanks - Baznavman Hi, did you succeed with the flap? Looking forward to see images! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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