rvwp Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hi Guys, I am looking for an original used RETAINER BAR, REAR, the bit that pushes through the pocket at the rear of the Surrey top. Moss part No. 706240. I did buy from Moss, but the curvature is not correct, so am looking for an original. Any condition will do. Thanks Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Hi Rich I cant help on your search but will say I had the same problem with a rear bar that I got from TRGB, it was way to curved and then by the time I got it flat enough to fit the backlight the fittings for the thumb screws were to far appart! This led to putting more of a curve to the rear which then makes the fabric top fit a bit marginal. I should have posted it on here but there is so much of this sort of thing it's almost become normal George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted June 28, 2020 Report Share Posted June 28, 2020 Mine got the benefit of a careful application of body weight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 So, seems like there is a problem with this item supplied by Moss, but why has nobody complained. I have spoken to TRGB who also seem to think that the ones they sell are OK, not sourced from Moss, but from the UK manufacture, although the dimensions of the depth of the curve given to me when compared to an original, is approx 3/4 inch greater. so I expect they are sourced from the same supplier but they have no reported problems. SC Parts also supply this item, they are unable to say whether they come from the same source as Moss, but have had no returns? So who has purchased this item, from any supplier, and found it to be satisfactory without manipulation. Need to know? Thanks Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
richardb Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 mine came from Moss and also had too much curve, but as i was fitting it to a honeybourne rear screen assumed the problem lay with that, it seems i was wrong! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted June 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 No, an original bar fits perfectly on a Honeyborne! Moss again not checking the products they sell. Sent mine back. Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted June 29, 2020 Report Share Posted June 29, 2020 As I previously said mine came from TRGB and was at least 3/4" to high in the centre and like richardb I have a Honeybourn backlight so wasn't sure which was wrong, judging from today's parts quality it's most likely both George Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rvwp Posted June 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2020 Spoke to TRGB yesterday who gave me dimensions of the bar they sell, apparently sourced direct from the UK manufacturer. And yes when compared to the original bar I have borrowed the height at the center is about 3/4 inch to high also. Seems they probably all come from the same source? Whilst they could be "sat upon" to adjust the curve I am not prepared to mess around with it and therefore not be able to return it to Moss for a refund if its still not right. I am going to obtain some steel strip, 8mm x 12mm, round off the edges, and spend a few hours and bend/tweek up my own using the original and the backlight as a template. Should be fun. Will let you know how it works out. Rich Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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