Geko Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 (edited) Gents, before I find the energy to post it in the Classifieds here is my restored aluminum surrey hardtop surplus to requirement. It's complete with seals; headlining; braces; SS trim; original fixing points/threads and knobs. Painted in Silverstone grey, it will nicely combine with any of the standard TR colors. I concur that £ 900 isn't cheap but rare enough in this condition and a direct fit. Please PM for details and more pictures. Cheers Edited December 2, 2019 by Geko add Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 A lovely panel, you should get that price all day long. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Great colour combination too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Hubball Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Did you buy or make the fixing bolts? if you made them details or drawing would be useful. Cheers Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Chris Hubball said: Did you buy or make the fixing bolts? if you made them details or drawing would be useful. Cheers Chris I bought these for the 5 rear fittings on my TR3a hardtop. (Metric I know but nice stainless ) KNURLED THUMB SCREWS STAINLESS STEEL HAND GRIP KNOB BOLTS M3 M4 M5 M6 M8 M10 https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F182019943325 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MikeThomas Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Quick question. Anyone know what the original hard tops for a 5 were made of, aluminum or steel? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, MikeThomas said: Quick question. Anyone know what the original hard tops for a 5 were made of, aluminum or steel? Mike Steel at that time, the ally one being known as the "Ladies top".was deleted by then I believe Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 There were 6000 ally top made until 1964 after which they were replaced by the steel version. 11kg complete for the ally, nearly 20 kg for the steel version. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted December 2, 2019 Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Geko said: There were 6000 ally top made until 1964 after which they were replaced by the steel version. 11kg complete for the ally, nearly 20 kg for the steel version. Naked my aluminum lids weight about 11 lbs, ~ 20 lbs for the steel ones so maybe the above figures are for the entire kit. Curious to know the net weight difference vs. the soft top kit I weighed a soft top assembly and what I came up with was 9 lbs heavier ( with the aluminum lid ). Not enough to warrant noting in the factory's published weight specifications it seems. Beautiful lid, Stef, and a low price to boot. Of course, crating shipping and shipping to anywhere from Malaysia doubles it . Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 22 minutes ago, Tom Fremont said: Naked my aluminum lids weight about 11 lbs, ~ 20 lbs for the steel ones so maybe the above figures are for the entire kit. Curious to know the net weight difference vs. the soft top kit I weighed a soft top assembly and what I came up with was 9 lbs heavier ( with the aluminum lid ). Not enough to warrant noting in the factory's published weight specifications it seems. Beautiful lid, Stef, and a low price to boot. Of course, crating shipping and shipping to anywhere from Malaysia doubles it . Tom I just went through the weighting exercise for the entire kit: 11.1 kg but you have to include the weight of the filler + finisher + paint + glue ! Air freight to the UK is ~ £250 so not as dissuasive as initially thought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted December 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2019 Sold in less than a day to a lucky UK Register member ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Fremont Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 On 12/2/2019 at 10:43 AM, Geko said: I just went through the weighting exercise for the entire kit: 11.1 kg but you have to include the weight of the filler + finisher + paint + glue ! Air freight to the UK is ~ £250 so not as dissuasive as initially thought. Just weighed both of my lids ( as seen below, and there is a clear coat ) and they weigh 16-16.5 lbs, so well under 8 kg. Wouldn't have guessed paint and filler would account for 3+ kg - unless lead, and a good amount thereof Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim hunt Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 Can you really get the 3A hard top movement free using only hand tightened knobs Hamish? Tim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 5 hours ago, tim hunt said: Can you really get the 3A hard top movement free using only hand tightened knobs Hamish? Tim Seems to work fine for me. Nice snug fit. 3 bolts on the screen and 5 knurled round the side and rear work ok. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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