New hood ....
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Can anyone help ????
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front edge which yours is missing
Yours seems to be a bit short and unfinished. Or possibly it is for a Miata, MG, New Fiat . But it ain't a Golf
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New hood ....
You sure the hood you have is for a MK1 cab and not a MK3.
As Briana says it’s missing off the front bit.
Where did you get this from?
I’d also change the interliner and padding too yours is looking well past it’s use.
Give me a call if you need to.
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New hood ....
Not sure what your working with or what you have mate.
Might be easier for you to give me a call on 07973 537991.
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chortle said
Your cables aren’t fine either you’ve no side tension cables for a start looking at your piccy.
Not sure what your working with or what you have mate.
Might be easier for you to give me a call on 07973 537991.
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It's probably for a Miata, New Fiat, or one of them itty-bitty Smartassed cars, but it aint a golf
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/data/attachment.php?id=472&filtered=1
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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New hood ....
mark1gls said
That roofs not right… have a look/read here as I found it very helpful when I fitted my new roof.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/data/attachment.php?id=472&filtered=1
Not really helpful if the hood is incorrect.
He’s said he’s spent hours fitting the roof and cables.
So must have some idea of how it goes. Although I’m not seeing side tension cables attached where they should be.
Looks more like a MK3 hood at the front as they don’t have pocket.
It’ll become cleaner once the Member comes back and we can get more info to help him in the right direction inc proper parts or fitting services if they want that.
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What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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Pictures say a 1000 words sometimes.. I always find it easier with pictures.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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New hood ....
So there’s plenty of comparison for them.
Let’s see what they report back.
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New hood ....
No amount of heat is gonna stretch that lol.
It doesn’t even resemble a MK1 hood.
Give me a call either before 12:00 or after 1:30 as I got a client coming to pick his car up.
Just done full refurb on it.
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New hood ....
So you’ll have the comparison between them.
Speak tomorrow mate.
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Fingers crossed all will be sorted & fitted soon ….. happy days !
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Also don't discount the effect of sunlight on a top to assist you in the Stretching of the thing. Vinyl stretches more than Canvas….but both will look great and be better when the sun is allowed to "heat them up a bit"
Over the years I have also found that if you set the rear cable first after trimming the excess off the seam it fits easier and the use of KY-Jelly in the cable trough/tray and on the cable makes adjusting it to the left or right to center easier… Once the rear cable is set, then you can place the pocket on the front and set it in place and allow the hood and frame to close so you can get an idea where the rear window is supposed to be.
Cut the Rear window hole leaving 4-5 inches inside the frame to grab and staple this hole that you cut will allow enough slack for the front of the top to drop to the almost closed position and then you can set your front pocket or edge and not have the rear cable pull out of place….makes the job a whole lot easier.
When I replaced my first top, there was only "Forrest Kings" word document to give you the steps, and it was a royal pain in the posterior to set the rear cable and such…. When I was doing my second one, I started to take pictures and really really dive in to getting the tricks down to make it easier….
Chortle, like me have done a few tops, and every top is a custom fit, it takes a little finessing to get it right.
I like Chortle are gluttons for punishment I enjoy doing a top.
The biggest tip I have found was a set of unbroken side cables on an original top, which allowed me to get the length of the side cables so that you can make them up easier and get a tight fit. Also by adding a bit of flat plumbers chain you take the strain off the cable and it won't break behind the ferrule swedge. I have a set on my green cabby that have been through 2 top replacements so far, and show no signs of breaking.
my two cents.
Briano….
Glad your vendor fessed up to sending you the wrong hood… you will see that the correct one works better.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
They all start with GOOD Grounds.
Where are my DIY Links?
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