Fitting a new hood

[rolfe]

I have decided to fit a new hood to my Griffith as I like a challenge!!!. Has any one out there done this job and if so have you any tips before I start the job?
Dave

[vestas]

I fitted a new hood myself last week. It is the first time I have attempted such a thing and although I say so myself it looks great. I ordered it from autohoods online. It was a german mohair finish and cost £360.ish. You need to use Dunlop 1358 adhesive. I got mine from a company near Bristol but if you look in yellow pages under adhesive suppliers you should find a supplier local to you.

Sticking the cover onto the hard top is very awkward and you need to make sure it is lined up properly as once you touch the two pieces together you struggle to get them apart again.

I glued the rear section to the trim next and replaced it on to the car before using chalk to mark where the material needed to be cut and glued on the over frame. You must get the tension correct or the struts will collapse or othergwise they are too tight and you cant straighten the struts. It took me the best part of two days with some assistance. I hope you have a sense of humour as you will need it!
Email me if you need any further help.

Vestas.

[rolfe]

Cheers Mike I will probably do that. I bought the same hood as you and funnily enough the guy mentioned he had sold one to a Griffith owner in Bristol!

[vestas]

Hi Rolfe

Yes nice guy (Ray was his name). Good luck with it all and as I said dont hesitate in giving me a call or email if you need a hand. I got my missus out of bed at 01:30 to help as I was stuck (Literally)! Not a happy lass!

Mike

[david010167]

Vestas.

How did you get the old fabric off the panel, and then get the new fabric on. Could you do a little write up if possible of what you did and any problems yoiu had and tricks you used? It could be worth putting it in the FAQ as this is an often repeated question.

Thanks

David

[vestas]

I literally ripped it of and then sanded down the surface to get rid of the old glue.

Best bet is to glue one end in place (I wish I had)getting the seam in exactly the correct position and then once dry cover the surfaces with the glue , get someone to hold the material up in the air with the roof flat on the floor and then using a rolled up towel slowly work your way across the hood pushing out any air bubbles until you reach the other side, then glue the last seam. Leave to dry and the fold over the ends and glue , cutting the material at the curves to stop any lumps. Then once that is all stuck trim off the ends with a sharp blade.

[david010167]

Thanks for the detail. My hood is in good condition, however the panel has a few bald spots from the boot, so I think I will order some glue and fabric from TMS to do the job.

David

[Griffith40]

Has anyone experienced the hoodmaker BAS International ?

www.bas-international.com

The price quoted is
Griffith Blue Hood
£195.00
Material for top
£ 50.00
Ambla :
£ 20.51

It seems that the hood is exactly as original.

Thanks in advance for advice.

[david010167]

No I have never heard of them, but the price you have printed is very competative.

Griffith40 said: Has anyone experienced the hoodmaker BAS International ?

www.bas-international.com

The price quoted is
Griffith Blue Hood
£195.00
Material for top
£ 50.00
Ambla :
£ 20.51

It seems that the hood is exactly as original.

Thanks in advance for advice.

[rolfe]

Just paid £310 for mine including VAT and delivery

[rolfe]

Just paid £310 for mine including VAT and delivery