nickthepedal Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Evening All As the wife has just been paid thought we may have a new hood on the Yellow Peril. Simple question can anyone suggest the best folks for the job. I do want supply and fit. Have seen some really poor fitting hoods that people have paid good money for. Perfectey happy to pay good money for a good job. Thanks in anticpation. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PJM Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 My car was suppled by a company called moto-build, they supply and fit hoods and indeed make their own hoods. Mine fits well and has had some nice comments. Usual disclaimers etc. http://www.moto-build.co.uk/home.cfm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 My car was suppled by a company called moto-build, they supply and fit hoods and indeed make their own hoods. Mine fits well and has had some nice comments. http://www.moto-build.co.uk/home.cfm Their trimmer is very good. And he's a Real Ale man. But if you put in an order now you might get it for Xmas.. Would suggest you go for vinyl, as mohair is a pain to keep clean. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pinky Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Evening All As the wife has just been paid thought we may have a new hood on the Yellow Peril. can't advise on the hood, but i am pleased that you have got your trouble and strive pointed in the right direction regards pink Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickthepedal Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 can't advise on the hood, but i am pleased that you have got your trouble and strive pointed in the right direction regards pink It does not occur on a regular basis!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickthepedal Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Their trimmer is very good. And he's a Real Ale man. But if you put in an order now you might get it for Xmas.. Would suggest you go for vinyl, as mohair is a pain to keep clean. Ivor Sounds like a good firm to deal with ! I note your comments re mohair. Is the old double duck a wise choice ? Cheers Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Sounds like a good firm to deal with ! I note your comments re mohair. Is the old double duck a wise choice ? Cheers Nick Only problem with Double duck is the colour does fade pretty quickly. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jean Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 A few years ago I bought a top from MB for my TR3, leaking like a sieve through the stitchings, now purchased a new one from Don Trimming, they advertise in TRAction I bought the second quality from their web list, original specifications material it says. It came with all fixing material and looks quite good, but I still have to fit it. I bought a TR6 hood in the 70th from them and they are still in buisiness, that's anough reference for me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
88V8 Posted April 4, 2009 Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 Sounds like a good firm to deal with ! The chap in the trimshop is good. Geoff is his name. If he's away on hol when/if you arrange for the hood to be fitted, take the car away until he returns. Ivor Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Darren Salmon Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 Had a new hood from santa. great fit, by a chap called Jim King in leicester. he dismantled striped the frame re,painted and fitted a mohair royal blue hood supplied by Rimmers. have to find his card if you need any more info regards Darren. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jobster Posted April 9, 2009 Report Share Posted April 9, 2009 just happened to buy a NOS original top, with reflective stripes. Perfectly conserved, will try to get it to fit this weekend. GBP 143 in euro's. Anyone think this is NOT a good deal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fblue73 Posted April 10, 2009 Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 I've always had great sucess with Prestige Auto Tops...although you will have to fit yourself or find an installer. Their products have been good and reasonable costwise. You can find them on the web. In fact, I prefer to fit the top myself as paying money to someone to hurry through this job doesnt excite me and it is not particularly difficult just time consuming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickthepedal Posted April 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2009 Had a new hood from santa. great fit, by a chap called Jim King in leicester. he dismantled striped the frame re,painted and fitted a mohair royal blue hood supplied by Rimmers. have to find his card if you need any more info regards Darren. Leicester is handy for me, if you can dig up the number. Many Thanks. Nick. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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