Cabrio Rear screen surround

JHave just noticed rust on the parcel shelf, on closer inspection the back windscreen surround is absolutely knackered beyond repair, although it don't seem to leak from the outside.

Anybody know where to get these from and if VW still supply the rubber.

Cheers in advance guys.

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Thats now giving me nightmares mate, at least I know I can source the parts from GPC if I can't find a good second hand one. But bloody hell a bit pricey will wait until it starts leaking then worry a bit more.

What was it like to refit any tips, possible to do myself etc etc. Cheers

I honestly believe that you should fit a new frame and seal, and put plenty of coats of Hamerite on the metal part of the frame. Fitting second hand frames may be difficult, and unless you fit a new outer skin at the same time it will never be right. Sorry, but that's life! At least you would know that it's good for a good 10 years at least.

Well will coat it up, but hood looks pretty new to be honest so don't really want to replace that as well. How difficult is the frame to fit??? Any tips.

Just had new hood fitted by carhoods Northern - my fear frame was corroded - Carhoods northern anticipated this would be the cas and brought a recon one with them  - ?50 - job done

Really needed a new seal as well - will get one and they will re-fit window

how much are seals ???  GPC or VW ??

?50 for a frame sounds good to me mate. How much did you pay for the hood with fitting. Also you got a web address on these car hood people they seem like they know where to source frames from.

Have emailed GPC about seal and frame so will let you know when they get back to me.

In total - ?425

That was for blue mohair - fitted at my house - new cables - and recon rear frame.

very nice it looks to !

They are based in Cheshire but will trave practically any where - the fitter told me he did one in devon the other day and one up in scotland the day after !!!

I will just check the contact details and post in a bit

Cool, will keep details for when mine is knackered.

Cheers

contact details for Carhoods Northern

Tel: 01925 759800
Fax: 01925 759520

e-mail : carhoodsnorthern@aol.com

web site : www.carhoodsnorthern.co.uk

Your a star 8)

hopefully get some pics of the car this week end and post next week.

Cant believe the difference.

The blue hood really makes a white cab look so much better (my personal oppinion of coure)


Chris

Seal from GPS was ?39.95 when I got mine is 12/03.
Part number 155845521 on their system.

Dan

c13tay said

……..and brought a recon one with them  - ?50 - job done

Really needed a new seal as well - will get one and they will re-fit window

how much are seals ???  GPC or VW ??

Good one !!!! Wish I'd thought of recon ones !!!!
Got our seals from GPC - much chaper than VAG.

c13tay said

In total - ?425

That was for blue mohair - fitted at my house - new cables - and recon rear frame.

very nice it looks to !

They are based in Cheshire but will trave practically any where - the fitter told me he did one in devon the other day and one up in scotland the day after !!!

Similar to ours, wonder if it's part of the same company - our guy said he travelled all over.
Worth every penny though, don't you agree??
Don't forget to tell your insurance - mohair was non standard I believe…….