Canvas hoods.Pros & Cons.

[colonel c]

A short while ago I bought myself a new toy in the shape of a Defender 90 Pick Up.
It came with a decent Ifor Williams canopy attached. However I considering replacing that with a canvas hood. Mainly because I find them more aesthetically pleasing. Also it will be cooler for the dog in the back too.
As I have no experience of hoods I was wondering what were the pros and cons.
The car it parked outside, so constantly exposed to the weather.

[Bellini]

Pros:

Looks good.
Breathes, so no micro-climate inside.
Easily removed.
Different configurations with rear and sides up or complete removal.
Reasonably cheap to repair or replace.
Easily stowed when removed.

Cons:
Lack of security.

I like canvas tops.

[g7jtk]

Go for full tilt. Great in hot sunny weather, even better with series doors. Take the door tops off and fold the windscreen down. Ware sunglasses for obvious reasons.

[anonymous-user]

A rag top is also far lighter than the solid options.

[300bhp/ton]

colonel c said:

A short while ago I bought myself a new toy in the shape of a Defender 90 Pick Up.
It came with a decent Ifor Williams canopy attached. However I considering replacing that with a canvas hood. Mainly because I find them more aesthetically pleasing. Also it will be cooler for the dog in the back too.
As I have no experience of hoods I was wondering what were the pros and cons.
The car it parked outside, so constantly exposed to the weather.

Are you meaning keep the pick and just a canvas rear cover, or replace the truck cab with a full tilt canvas?

[colonel c]

300bhp/ton said:

colonel c said:

A short while ago I bought myself a new toy in the shape of a Defender 90 Pick Up.
It came with a decent Ifor Williams canopy attached. However I considering replacing that with a canvas hood. Mainly because I find them more aesthetically pleasing. Also it will be cooler for the dog in the back too.
As I have no experience of hoods I was wondering what were the pros and cons.
The car it parked outside, so constantly exposed to the weather.

Are you meaning keep the pick and just a canvas rear cover, or replace the truck cab with a full tilt canvas?

I Think I'll keep the truck cab as is. It's dry and nice and cosy in the winter.