WWWEATER Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi, I've just got a hard top for my Convertable. It's got the hook shaped bolts to attach it, but not the body mounts. Does anyone know where the body mounts attach - I assume its using the hood attachment bolts. (I can sort out some mounts, I think). A pic would be handy if any one has one. I would also like to connect up the heated rear window. Any suggestions? Thanks Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Hi Ian, can't help at all on your first query, but re the HRW, use a hefty cable (rated for 30+ amps) with ignition powered switch to operate a relay switched battery supply, with an in-line fuse, and a similar weight earth return cable. For ease of detatchment, I'd fit a plug to the screen end and a socket at nearest convenient point, so you can disconnect when going topless. Maplin Electronics have good range and supply of switches or try local factors or even Halfords! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr7jim Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 WWWEATER, What I can remember is the hard top hook on the back using the J bolts onto the Hood frame. The front of the Hardtop fit same as the Convertable hood using the two silver chrome handles to secure it down. You will find it better to unfasten the softtop back rail fixings and tuck it. This allows the Hardtop to sit better to your rear deck panel. The Hardtop should have a rubber strip fitted, to the face sitting onto your bodywork so protecting your paintwork. Regards Jin Johnson Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevew Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Look in the boot,LH side near the wheelarch,you will see a white/black wire with a plug on the end not doing anything.This is the heated rear screen wire(normally only used in the FHC)connect into this.Then remove the switch panel on the dash,you will find an unused plug,connect the heated rear window switch into this.Job done,no need for relays,fuses it's all there already. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest wedge fan Posted November 28, 2005 Report Share Posted November 28, 2005 Fantastic stuff, this was going to be my next question now I have my hard top sorted, how to wire up the heated rear window. I found a switch from a FHC on ebay for a couple of quid so now I know where to attach it I should be ready for the winter months! Regards, David. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rayjones Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Nice one Steve, that spare wire in the boot has been vaguely puzzling me for the last five years! Ray Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevew Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Ray, Although that is the reason that wire is there,we also use it to connect the main fuel pump feed into when doing the V8 conversion.Then just connect a HRW switch on the dash as I said before......hey presto,fuel pump cut out.Turn it off whenever you leave the car,if someone steals it they would never think of turning the HRW on. BTW don't tell Simon that I am giving all our secrets away Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 Steve... No disrespect, but not the sort of information to put on an open forum, me thinks.... ! Every little helps to keep those with sticky fingers and a quick buck in mind off our cars! Maxwell :cool: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted December 1, 2005 Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 no need for relays,fuses it's all there already. What current does the HRW take? I'd still opt for relay if over 5A....................... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevew Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 no need for relays,fuses it's all there already. What current does the HRW take? I'd still opt for relay if over 5A....................... The HRW has a 15amp fuse,but remember this is the factory fitted circuit for the FHC we are talking about. The HRW circuit is one of the least problematic circuits on the TR7. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stevew Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 Steve... No disrespect, but not the sort of information to put on an open forum, me thinks.... ! Every little helps to keep those with sticky fingers and a quick buck in mind off our cars! Maxwell :cool: Opps good point Andrew...........I'll get me coat and go and stand outside Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jonlar Posted December 3, 2005 Report Share Posted December 3, 2005 The HRW has a 15amp fuse,but remember this is the factory fitted circuit for the FHC we are talking about.The HRW cicuit is one of the least problematic circuits on the TR7. I'd assume the HRW would be around 10Amps if it has 15A fuse. Resistive OE fused circuits are usually allowed around 50% overload margin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sunnymac Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 (edited) hi, can you tell me where i can get a hard top for my convertible? thanks i'm uploading a picture of what im after Edited March 30, 2007 by sunnymac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob S Posted January 30, 2007 Report Share Posted January 30, 2007 The only removable hard top I have seen is on the bottom of this page. I like the looks of the one sunnymac has listed much better. http://www.wedgeparts.com/tops.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grndsm Posted February 9, 2007 Report Share Posted February 9, 2007 The hardtop from Wedgeparts just has to be the most inappropriately styled Wedge accessory of all time. Well, it seems to closely resemble the convertible top, so I guess that it is true to the original from, but I agree that the German top looks much better! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tucka Posted February 20, 2007 Report Share Posted February 20, 2007 hi, can you tell me where i can get a hard top for my convertible? thanks i'm uploading a picture of what im after Hi A company called Lenham made them for thr TR7, although they ceased production some years ago, I have noticed some on ebay over the past 12 months, 3 to be precise. A guy has just sold a TR7 DHC this week for just over £600, it looked quite tidy, although he never mentioned the hartdtop in the advert it was pictured and I believe sold with the car, it is worthwhile looking at the ads in detail for convertibles. Hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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