Hood replaqcement...

[bonsaiman]

Hi, all. Anyone re-covered their rear section (yes, know theres a gag somewhere) with new hood? Can see how but is it reasonably easy & are there any things to look out for etc. Cheers
Dave

[keirangrogan]

You could try these guys based in Birkenhead

www.prestigeautotrim.com/

They supply roofs for 3000s', but may be prepared to use yours as the guinea pig.

[edwilson]

I got mine from www.autohoods.co.uk/ca_tvr_s1_s2_s3.htm have not fitted it yet but they provide excellent service and can recommend fitters it you want someone else to do it (London area for fitting)

[Le TVR]

I recovered mine a few years back. The rear section is not so difficult but you will probably need more than two hands. When fixed to the back hoop section and bolted in place do a few test runs of pulling the material up over the folding hoop just so you know how hard and where you need to pull to get the creases out (and not forgeting the overlap points at the top corners of the folding hoop).
I used a 3M aerosol contact glue and that gave a nice finish with no lumps.

Secret is don't rush.

[S1.5F]

edwilson said:

I got mine from www.autohoods.co.uk/ca_tvr_s1_s2_s3.htm have not fitted it yet but they provide excellent service and can recommend fitters it you want someone else to do it (London area for fitting)

Did you buy the standard Stayfast Mohair or 'luxury' German Sonnenland Mohair? I was told the Stayfast is the original TVR material?

Have you attempted to fit it yet as I was given a fitting price of £200 + Vat.

[edwilson]

Still not got round to fitting it yet but I was quoted £150 will try to dig out the contact number I had for the fitters (they were actually based in Wheathampstead in Herts.) I also think that due to the amount of money I had I went for the cheapest but it is still looks good.

>> Edited by edwilson on Tuesday 16th December 14:32