Time to spend the money and get a new roof

[TvR Driver]

Right the project is coming together and its time to re roof the old girl

I know there have been plenty of threads and I have read most but by now the roofs will have been on a while so come on wedge owners - thoughts and recommendations appreciated

Thanks

Ty

[Mr Tank]

Hi

D&C Trim back at the factory they do the best!

They were the lads who fitted it when the car was new so they know the best way to fit it and do a great job at a fair price!

Andy

[TvR Driver]

Andy

I have emailed them for a quote and availability but am scared as may be also tempted to get the carpets redone at the same time and who knows where that will stop !

[Mr Tank]

TY

He may give you a price but they will only do what you ask and pay for! The price for a roof will be around £700!

Andy

[TvR Driver]

Andy

Do you know if that includes recovering the hard top and all new rubbers as that sounds pretty good to me as have been quoted less but by lesser known fitters and I quite fancy taking it back to the factory !

thanks

Ty

[Mr Tank]

Hi

As far as I no thats the full job ref the roof!

With regard to the rubbers I should imagine the roof panel rubbers would be included. But the rubber around the door opening up and over the screen etc is properly extra.

Just contact them next week and see what they say!

Andy

[Jack Valiant]

£700 and trip to Blackpool

Less than £600 and a cracking job by CTC Trimmers in Romford ask for Brian top trimmer!!

[TvR Driver]

Looks good jack and gives me a comparison thanks

PS where did ya get the roll bar from ?

Ty

[TvR Driver]

Great service from D & C just got a quote on a Sunday night !! Thanks Chris

Very competitive and Blackpool is nearer to Scotland than other places I have seen so far

Now I just need Griff stays for the roof and i'm ready to roll and stay dry on the trip to lemans as last time I got soaked !!

Ty

[Jonny weggie]

TvR Driver said:

Great service from D & C just got a quote on a Sunday night !! Thanks Chris

Very competitive and Blackpool is nearer to Scotland than other places I have seen so far

Now I just need Griff stays for the roof and i'm ready to roll and stay dry on the trip to lemans as last time I got soaked !!

Ty

Ty, try the breakers [douglas valley] ect, thats there i got mine. Came off a chim expect to pay £50-60 pound for them.
I got my hood done at D&C Trim, very nice lads Dave and Chris and very good job thats before they got the Jensen contract.

jonny.

[TvR Driver]

Hi Jonny

Just got an email back from Tom at Bell Hill - they don't have any so will try douglas valley next -

So the chimp ones fit as well that's good to know and will send and email now

Ty

[TvR Driver]

Another great quote in from Dave The trimmer - thanks guys nice to get such quick replies :-)

Not a lot in it just down to times and travel now :-)

TY

[TvR Driver]

Its Done !!!

The Growler is booked in with Chris at D & C as he can do it beginning of May - YESSSSSSSSSS

I also bought the douglas valley roof struts and after I have cleaned them they will be fitted at the same time the roof is changed and that will be easier to do as I got carried away and decided to change the carpets at the same time !!!

Makes sense to me anyhow just don't tell SWMBO !!

So a bit of fettling and the old girl is coming together at last

Now must go earn some pennies !!

Thanks all

Ty

[Transmitter Man]

Are the roof struts a strait swap wedge to Chim, Chim to wedge?

Does anyone have a an image of the two side by side so I can have a looksee?

Thanks.

Phil
420 SEAC

[Jonny weggie]

Transmitter Man said:

Are the roof struts a strait swap wedge to Chim, Chim to wedge?

Does anyone have a an image of the two side by side so I can have a looksee?

Thanks.

Phil
420 SEAC

No they are not a straight swap the chim struts are approx 1/4" biggar need to enlarge hole on boot side and fit with penny washers.

[Transmitter Man]

Thanks John.

Phil
420 SEAC