marki Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Hi All. I'm considering fitting a hardtop, does anyone know of a good one up for grabs ? cheers Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted November 26, 2021 Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 I have a fibre glass hard top here in France free to a good home, but it needs collecting. ..............clem Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted November 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 26, 2021 Thank you Clem. I think I'm sorted now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 It would appear I'm definitely not sorted so still on the hunt. Mark. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Solloway Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 1 hour ago, marki said: It would appear I'm definitely not sorted so still on the hunt. Mark. One on eBay Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Direct link https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/393703024675?hash=item5baa876823:g:ET8AAOSwyrthkuVD Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kiwifrog Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 On 11/26/2021 at 7:41 AM, elclem1 said: I have a fibre glass hard top here in France free to a good home, but it needs collecting. ..............clem Where abouts are you ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 The eBay one is a scam. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Solloway Posted December 9, 2021 Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Green one on market place Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted December 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2021 Hi David. I went to look at that one last week, paint was great nice and solid. Unfortunately the headlining and rubber seals needed renewing. Chrome bits missing and no fixings. Basically it needed renovation. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DRD Posted December 10, 2021 Report Share Posted December 10, 2021 18 hours ago, marki said: The eBay one is a scam. Have you reported it? Looked genuine to me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted December 21, 2021 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2021 Bump Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted December 25, 2021 Report Share Posted December 25, 2021 Marki pm me I may be able to help. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted January 2, 2022 Report Share Posted January 2, 2022 On 12/9/2021 at 9:17 PM, marki said: Hi David. I went to look at that one last week, paint was great nice and solid. Unfortunately the headlining and rubber seals needed renewing. Chrome bits missing and no fixings. Basically it needed renovation. I don’t see this as an issue if the price is right. It’s all available but dies add up. im currently restoring one which I bought only because it was absolutely rot free. I’ve seen others that look lovely and complete etc that under close inspection are full of plop. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
astontr6 Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 On 12/9/2021 at 9:17 PM, marki said: Hi David. I went to look at that one last week, paint was great nice and solid. Unfortunately the headlining and rubber seals needed renewing. Chrome bits missing and no fixings. Basically it needed renovation. I think that you will find most do need reworking? It is very difficult not to do any damage to them when storing. You need a cradle as well to keep it safe and free from damage??? Bruce. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Parts for hard top restoration are relatively expensive. I bought a decent hard top, it “only” required a new head lining and the rubbers. The cost of these items however was more than what I paid for the hard top…. and I also want to have it painted….. I was not able to find a good and complete one requiring no work, so went this route. Costs once completed will be around 1000 pounds.(1200 euros). My son and I did a trial fit yesterday, it took us 5 hrs, largely because we had never fitted one before. Comments on the fit are welcomed. Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted January 3, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 Hi Waldi That is about what I had in mind cost wise, I would also have to have it painted. So things will add up. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted January 3, 2022 Report Share Posted January 3, 2022 ….and we struggled to sell new hardtop steel shells for £75.00 in the 1980’s. Fully painted kits with glass were £250.00 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John McCormack Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 10 hours ago, Waldi said: Parts for hard top restoration are relatively expensive. I bought a decent hard top, it “only” required a new head lining and the rubbers. The cost of these items however was more than what I paid for the hard top…. and I also want to have it painted….. I was not able to find a good and complete one requiring no work, so went this route. Costs once completed will be around 1000 pounds.(1200 euros). My son and I did a trial fit yesterday, it took us 5 hrs, largely because we had never fitted one before. Comments on the fit are welcomed. Waldi Similar to mine. I'm leaving the hardtop white, I like it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waldi Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Thanks John, and what is a TR a huge car compared to modern cars . Cheers, Waldi Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 When I did my own spec refurbishment of my 3a hard top I wired in a high level brake light and a couple of courtesy lights over the door openings. with a single male / female plug at the rear off side for simple disconnection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lee Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 It’s a darn sight cheaper than an Etype hard top which has cost me 5k and at least a TR6 hard top completely changed the cars drive. The Etype one is no different structurally to having the soft top up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mhossack Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 (edited) Hi marki. I am not wealthy, but I have always liked all sports cars with hardtops of fixed roofs. I thought I was extremely lucky about 4 years ago to find an NOS hardtop and although I don’t know the exact total cost, it cost me between £2200 £2400 finished so not cheap. Mick. Edited January 4, 2022 by mhossack Missing word Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saffrontr Posted January 4, 2022 Report Share Posted January 4, 2022 Peter, I guess I was lucky in that my hardtop came in primer from Moss Darlington complete with glass and all fittings for £75. I was quite surprised at the time as I was only expecting the primed shell but didn't complain! cheers Derek Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marki Posted January 5, 2022 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2022 Hi Mick. My car is a very similar colour, yours looks stunning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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