CJG Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Having finally got my car registered here in Germany (you won't believe the bureaucracy - getting it to England from HK was probably easier), and with the sun out, I decided to take the hardtop off. So far, so good - until I tried to put the vinyl Surrey top on. Unfortunately, the steel insert running along the front of the "hood" (the bit that is supposed to tuck under a groove in the header rail) has disintegrated into about 5 bits, so a tight fit is impossible (and an impromptu shower is inevitable). Is there any way to repair this, or do I have to either (i) wear a sou'wester and fit wipers to the inside of the screen, or (ii) ditch the soft top and get a new one? If I have to get a new one, where can I get a good one (at a sensible price)? Regards, CJG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Having finally got my car registered here in Germany (you won't believe the bureaucracy - getting it to England from HK was probably easier), and with the sun out, I decided to take the hardtop off. So far, so good - until I tried to put the vinyl Surrey top on. Unfortunately, the steel insert running along the front of the "hood" (the bit that is supposed to tuck under a groove in the header rail) has disintegrated into about 5 bits, so a tight fit is impossible (and an impromptu shower is inevitable). Is there any way to repair this, or do I have to either (i) wear a sou'wester and fit wipers to the inside of the screen, or (ii) ditch the soft top and get a new one? If I have to get a new one, where can I get a good one (at a sensible price)? Regards, CJG Im not sure if you can still get the re-enforcing plates but to replace would mean unpicking the stitching on the front and having it re-stitched. or if you want to go for a new one this is a good price. Surrey top Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CJG Posted May 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 Im not sure if you can still get the re-enforcing plates but to replace would mean unpicking the stitching on the front and having it re-stitched. or if you want to go for a new one this is a good price. Surrey top Stuart. Thanks for the advice. The advert says "Re-use of your front retaining bar is required to fit this product but is easily removed from your existing hood." Is that the disintegrating metal plate, or would this hood solve my problem? Regards, CJG Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted May 28, 2010 Report Share Posted May 28, 2010 (edited) The advert says "Re-use of your front retaining bar is required to fit this product but is easily removed from your existing hood." Is that the disintegrating metal plate, or would this hood solve my problem? The wording in the advert is misleading, I think. The metal strip (note: strip) at the front is sewn in - not an easy job to replace. It is in three sections to allow the hood to be folded. The rear hollow rond bar (note: bar) slides into the rear of the soft top quite easily, so this piece is not normally supplied. The advert implies this rear bar is fitted at the front - it isn't. Just badly worded, I think. AlanR Edited May 28, 2010 by TR 2100 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rex Wyer Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 The wording in the advert is misleading, I think. The metal strip (note: strip) at the front is sewn in - not an easy job to replace. It is in three sections to allow the hood to be folded. The rear hollow rond bar (note: bar) slides into the rear of the soft top quite easily, so this piece is not normally supplied. The advert implies this rear bar is fitted at the front - it isn't. Just badly worded, I think. AlanR Alan is right, I have just bought one from this company and it is excellent quality, but you need to re-use the hollow round bar from the REAR of your old surrey top. The advert is just badly worded I got prompt service with next day delivery. Rex Quote Link to post Share on other sites
badshead Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 The 3 metal bars on mine simply slip into a pocket in the front of the hood, they're not stitched in. I discovered that 2 of mine had been replaced with hacksaw blades , so I replaced them with new ones - readily available from Moss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR 2100 Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 The 3 metal bars on mine simply slip into a pocket in the front of the hood, they're not stitched in. Not on the original ones. I don't know about other manufacturers but most, I'm sure, follow the original detail. AlanR Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted May 29, 2010 Report Share Posted May 29, 2010 My replacement hood was easily mod'd to take new strips. However I don't doubt what Alan says about the original ones. If you're going to fit new strips consider using stainless steel AND ensure they are wide enough to stay under the frame capping. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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