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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: RIPP3Y on 07 February 2005, 22:59

Title: any1 seen the........
Post by: RIPP3Y on 07 February 2005, 22:59

hi there,? correct me if i`m wrong, but i`ve been tracking a new roof on e-bey, the seller has got 2 left, one in tobaco leaf(wich i do like the look of) and one in red.? The thing is i dont see a gap for the rear window.? Is this right? Do they make them this way? :undecided:

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: carrie on 07 February 2005, 23:29

if its a new roof then yes, you have to be brave and cut it out

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: RIPP3Y on 08 February 2005, 21:23

have you done this before, if so can u give me any tips just incase i screw it right up :cry:

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: carrie on 08 February 2005, 21:36

only ever done a roof on an mgb. sorry cat help with that one

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: gibby on 09 February 2005, 09:11

I might be selling a mohair hood in black in the next week or so if you are interested and it's already got the window cut out !  :wink:

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: Dinky on 09 February 2005, 18:50

U replacin urs like Gib?

Dinx :kiss:

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: RIPP3Y on 09 February 2005, 22:47

is mohair a good option for a roof?    do they last as long as other options? 
Gibby, if the roof is in top condition let me no what kinda money were talking about, and if all is good find out about delivery costs is possible, unless your anywhere near cardiff mate.

Oh, and one other thing, are they a pain to fit or should i get it done by a fitter?
 thx

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: gibby on 10 February 2005, 09:19

Quote from: Dinx on 09 February 2005, 18:50

U replacin urs like Gib?
Dinx :kiss:

Aye Dinx, got a new one on order.? :grin:

RIPP3Y, mohair is the way to go for cab roofs, they tend to keep their shape more than the cheaper ones. My hood is in ok condition, it's starting to fray a little bit on the side of the A pillar (is it A or C pillar, can't remember, the back bit anyway :smiley:) but not much and its got faded lines where the roof folds when it's down but it is 14 years old, I'm probably making it out to be worse than it is really. If I'm honest I probably don't need a new hood but the garage that look after my car had an accident and made a small rip in the headlining so they are paying for that and as the roofs got to come off to do the headlining I thought I may as well stick a brand new hood on (as you do? :rolleyes:). I'll throw the headlining in too as I got quoted about ?30 to put a patch in to fix it but I wanted it all replacing as it wasn't my fault. What I can do is take some photos of the roof while on my car and see what you think, I'd take ?80 plus postage for it. Let me get some pics sorted and then let me know if you are interested, I'm in Leeds by the way.? :smiley:

As for the fitting, I'd say get someone to fit it unless you know what you are doing or are prepared to have a go, I think it's a two man job in places though.? :smiley:

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: RIPP3Y on 10 February 2005, 22:34

bloody hell mate, they way you started to describe the condition of the hood was making me think it was as water tight as a tea bag :grin:
As it go`s, i am intrested, so i look forward to the pictures.
thanks.

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: AdamB on 10 February 2005, 22:35

Gibby - you're not exactly going to make salesman of the year, with that pitch!

Title: Re: any1 seen the........
Post by: gibby on 12 February 2005, 10:26

Quote from: AdamB on 10 February 2005, 22:35

Gibby - you're not exactly going to make salesman of the year, with that pitch!

I know Ads but you know me, honest as the day is long. :smiley:

RIPP3Y, I'll get some pics sorted and then you can decide if you are interested or not. :smiley: