Roof insert captive hole's liners

[MarkS1966]

Hi all,
Does anyone have any idea where I can hold of 4 of these?
Or where they came from originally?
Mine are tatty (very very tatty actually) and allow a considerable amount of vertical movement with the solid roof panel in place.
There are two of these on the windscreen's header rail and two on the front edge of the soft top, that take the 4 lugs on the solid roof panel
Rather than fill, and file these, I think it would be good to have some better / new ones.



Thanks everyone.

[mrzigazaga]

Hi Mate...I do remember someone saying that they are seat belt guides but im not sure what from...I actually need some myself but havent managed to locate any as of yet although i have found something similar but not sure about being the right size or shape...The search continues...Cheers..Ziga
http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=c...

[MarkS1966]

Cheers Ziga,
I'll keep on the lookout and if I find any I'll let everyone know.
Failing that, it's going to be fill them with liquid metal and machine the groove for the lug to fit into to suit.
Seems a bit of a shame, as they're very visible with the roof off.
As I've only just got the car, I live in fear of the roof coming off as I whizz down the road somewhere, which I'm pretty keen to avoid!

[Oz2]

I took mine out and they are with a mate who is working out the cost of making them in ally. I'll let you know the cost, if there is enough interest it may make it more cost effective.
Post interest on here. I'm also looking at doing something with the screen air vents.

[MarkS1966]

That sounds great Oz.
I'd definitely be interested in a set of them.
Same with the dash vents
Let us know how your mate gets on

[mrzigazaga]

Oz2 said:

I took mine out and they are with a mate who is working out the cost of making them in ally. I'll let you know the cost, if there is enough interest it may make it more cost effective.
Post interest on here. I'm also looking at doing something with the screen air vents.

Hi Adam..Me ole long lost bro.....Put me down for a Set..(4)..Screen air vents?..Are you talking about the ones on top of the dash?..If so you are a bloomin mind reader...That was something that crossed my mind when i was contemplating the dash re-trim..May well be interested in a pair of those as well....Your a good chap...Hope you are well...Cheers..Ziga

[Trickie Dickie]

MarkS1966 said:

As I've only just got the car, I live in fear of the roof coming off as I whizz down the road somewhere, which I'm pretty keen to avoid!

Hi Mark

Your new car looks great BUT as a new Wedger I have to point out to you
that you just don't ever drive anywhere with the roof on!!!!!

True Wedgers have been seen driving in snow with the roof off
and it just makes us a little bit better than the softies in their Chimps
Certainly don't have the rear section raised "A La Chimp style" again

Come to the Fest just to see no one with a roof on

Hope that helps
Trickie

[MarkS1966]

Cheers for that Trickie, I'll bear it in mind,
Although I am a bit concerned that I may lose the few remaining strands of hair that I've got!
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go for the shaven look if that happens ;-)
I was speaking with Ziga earlier and he suggested I come down; so if I can get the car in a driveable state, I'll bring it along.
No matter what happens, even if I have to bail thoughts of bringing mine along, I'm still coming to check everything out.
Cheers for now and see you there.

[Mr Tank]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Mate...I do remember someone saying that they are seat belt guides but im not sure what from...I actually need some myself but havent managed to locate any as of yet although i have found something similar but not sure about being the right size or shape...The search continues...Cheers..Ziga
http://www.google.co.uk/url?

Mark

Nearly correct.

In fact the roof guide is used as a seat belt guide by cutting the bottom off it so the belt can be threaded through it.

I think they are a TVR made part!

I might have a couple of good ones, but will have to get a friend to search for them!

Andy

[al 350i]

i got some from TVR car parts last year but i think they're out of business now

i have 4 male tags if any one wants them

[mikesp]

I would be very interestted in the roof trims too

[Trickie Dickie]

MarkS1966 said:

Cheers for that Trickie, I'll bear it in mind,
Although I am a bit concerned that I may lose the few remaining strands of hair that I've got!
Oh well, I guess I'll just have to go for the shaven look if that happens ;-)
I was speaking with Ziga earlier and he suggested I come down; so if I can get the car in a driveable state, I'll bring it along.
No matter what happens, even if I have to bail thoughts of bringing mine along, I'm still coming to check everything out.
Cheers for now and see you there.

Good man Mark

We are having a Northern convoy to the Fest if you want to join us from Nottingham

Starts in the NE with Carob and Wedg1e, joined by myself and Mr WST from Leeds, Convert at Woodall Services
then others join all along down the Fosse Way to Ettington

Keep you eyes on the Forum

Cheers
Trickie

[Mr Tank]

Hi

Just seen some on f-bay but think they have gone!

Andy

[MarkS1966]

Thanks Trickie,
I'll PM you with my number so we can make sure we meet up en-route, on time, etc.
You'll have to go gently with me though, as this is my first outing with you guys and I've only had my car for 3 weeks so far, so still getting used to it.
I'm frantically trying to get it ready for the show, have spent all day working on the electrickery and apart from the drivers side window and the interior lights, it looks to be working.
Fingers crossed it'll all be done and alright to bring on the day!
All good so far though :-)

Andy,
What were they listed as?
Maybe the MGF ones that are on f-bay could be adapted to suit?
I had a look at the seatbelt guides and yes, they're exactly the same, with the bottoms hacksawed off and split across 1 face to let the seatbelt in, mind you, they do look like they've been cut by the factory's apprentice, the blind one they must have employed at the time specifically to do the task ;-)

Does anyone know of any other manufacturer's parts that could be adapted to fit?

[Mr Tank]

MarkS1966 said:

Andy,
What were they listed as?
Maybe the MGF ones that are on f-bay could be adapted to suit?
I had a look at the seatbelt guides and yes, they're exactly the same, with the bottoms hacksawed off and split across 1 face to let the seatbelt in, mind you, they do look like they've been cut by the factory's apprentice, the blind one they must have employed at the time specifically to do the task ;-)

Does anyone know of any other manufacturer's parts that could be adapted to fit?

Hi

If you are coming to the fest I will try and have a good used set (Like new) there!

Andy

[MarkS1966]

Andy,
You're a star.
Many thanks and I'll see you there.

Mark