stuart Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 3 hours ago, Z320 said: And with a closer look yesterday evening, the hooks are fine, this @%$%!!?@ rivets from Rimmer Bros. make me very sad.... Male and female the same diameter and too short even to reach through the double loop of the hook.... This is more what you need Marco Cap rivets Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Indeed, that looks suitable. Why does Rimmer not know this and send me @&€(!!!8-'@ They are not "sewing sisters" like you and me....? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 Marco there should also be a short section of elastic too. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 sadly no photos here and at the web about Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Z320 said: sadly no photos here and at the web about Like this Marco Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 STUART! Thank you for that, you are a Goldstück! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 1, 2021 Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 BTW, this is the pliers (from "Prym") to set the poppers You can change the inserts, this are the ones to punch the holes, but the pliers is a bit weak for this massive textile The inserts to press the poppers worked very well and with only little force Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jase Posted June 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, Z320 said: BTW, this is the pliers (from "Prym") to set the poppers You can change the inserts, this are the ones to punch the holes, but the pliers is a bit weak for this massive textile The inserts to press the poppers worked very well and with only little force Do you have a link? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 2, 2021 Report Share Posted June 2, 2021 (edited) "Prym" is a badge for sewing haberdashery parts. You can buy the "Prym Vario" pliers everywhere (eBay, Amazon), it comes with the inserts to make holes. But as I told above it is not strong enough the make holes in the very solid textile of the soft top. Next time I better try a awl. The inserts for the poppers come with every set of "Prym" poppers or rivets. But I bought different ones from the supplier "IstaBreeze" / Germany via eBay. https://www.ebay.de/itm/203313843036?var=503692703395 To press the poppers the pliers works very well and save you from using a hammer on the car. (I know there are some guys out there who love to use a hammer on cars....) Ciao, Marco Edited June 2, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Jase Posted June 3, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2021 I'm very impressed with my TR6 hood on my TR4A from Don's Hoods. Love the velcro and the car is water tight for the first time in many years. Superb quality. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 11, 2021 Report Share Posted June 11, 2021 (edited) Hi, I don't trust elastic, so I fitted springs with two selfmade "rivets", my wife will sew that on the flaps, I hope this works. The stops for the frame I made new from walking sticks rubbers, that worked well. Ciao, Marco Edited June 11, 2021 by Z320 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 12, 2021 Report Share Posted June 12, 2021 15 hours ago, Z320 said: Hi, I don't trust elastic, so I fitted springs with two selfmade "rivets", my wife will sew that on the flaps, I hope this works. The stops for the frame I made new from walking sticks rubbers, that worked well. Ciao, Marco Mind your fingers in the springs Marco, plus you may find the rattle or scratch the side windows. I used door stop rubbers for the frame stops. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi Stuart, thank you for that, when i fit it inside the "flaps" the sprink will not contact the windows? And the spring is not stronger than an elastic, so it cannnot hurt me. But with the both straps attached tho the hood frame I have doubts this hook gives more benefits, a drive yesterday without was lovely. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 13 hours ago, Z320 said: Hi Stuart, thank you for that, when i fit it inside the "flaps" the sprink will not contact the windows? And the spring is not stronger than an elastic, so it cannnot hurt me. But with the both straps attached tho the hood frame I have doubts this hook gives more benefits, a drive yesterday without was lovely. Ciao, Marco The elastic strap is a carry over from the TR4 hood as it didn’t have that inside strap, it does hold the flap section tighter against the window though Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 Hi Stuart, thank you for that information, means the TR4A hood has no elastic to the window frame? But I have the hook there behind the window seal.....A 100 km drive today with the hood closes - windows opened - workes lovely. Ciao, Marco Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 9 minutes ago, Z320 said: Hi Stuart, thank you for that information, means the TR4A hood has no elastic to the window frame? But I have the hook there behind the window seal.....A 100 km drive today with the hood closes - windows opened - workes lovely. Ciao, Marco Sorry you misunderstood 4a has both straps, 4 only had the hook Stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 What I understood is: the 4A hood has the straps but no elesatics and no hooks? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Z320 said: What I understood is: the 4A hood has the straps but no elesatics and no hooks? No it has both, TR4 only has the elastic and hook Stuart Edited June 13, 2021 by stuart Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Z320 Posted June 13, 2021 Report Share Posted June 13, 2021 thank you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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