Can't believe some people...

As you may have seen I a looking for a cheap roof after having 2 slashed ones in 2 years. I only earn minimum wage working with children so my budget isn't much, but someone on here offered to help as he had got one cheap so was passing on the favour.

However, before I could get in touch with him, someone else did pretending to be me in order to get the roof.
Turns out this guy was actually was quite well off and was only getting the roof for a cabby he had got for free so he could sell it on for more.
I'm a female charlie and this guy claimed to be me in order to get the roof without the seller knowing.

So upset by this…really didn't think there were people like this on here, thought it was more of a community where people would help each other out.

Can't find one for cheaper than £250 which is way over my budget, but the 2 slashes in mine mean people are breaking into it on a weekly basis now, as well as water getting in.

Sorry for the rant but this has really got me down.

Sorry to hear this has happened to you. As if one slashing wasn't enough why not two Must be really gutting for you. Hope you find a cheap new roof soon!!

Rich

shame on the person who pretended to be you, if they are a member they should be banned - arseho**.

i hope your situation improves and you get your ride sorted.

pm a mod - surly someone impersonating you has to be looked into?

Definatley contact a Moderator. that is out of order.

blans said

Definatley contact a Moderator. that is out of order.

Me three…

!!! Hey Mods - Someone PM charlie and get the details of this fool!!!

Pm me the info please Charlie.

lot to be said for a metal roof

Hi Charlie,
sounds a bit off to be fair.
What sort of hood do you want?
You can get a vynil for around £125.00 (exc fitting)
Seen them on E bay for £105.00.
try and see if they are BAS ones are these are really well made and the fit is superb.
What area are you located in?

I'm in Derby.

I'll take either vinyl or mohair, I know the covers aren't too badly priced but not I'm confident cutting the rear window hole to fit though I have swapped roofs myself already after mine have been trashed. And sure fitting by a pro would come to a pretty penny.

My cab is just a banger really (190K on the clock) but I love it all the same I just want it to be safe and dry as people keep going in it to see what they can steal. Obviously I don't leave anything in it though they did try to hotwire it last time with the MFA to an old alarm messing up all the wiring which took a while to fox.

I can pm you the user name of the seller ew but I think the liar just got his number off my wanted ad and then rang him pretending to be me.

hi charlie , have you tried ebay ? or have a look in the breaking section on here ?  ….i'd be tempted to go for a cheap 2nd-hand roof ..maybe look into renting a council garage ?
  where in derby are you ?   i'm sure somebody will be able to help ….

Okay I am in Derby,
So, I can come over and help you out with the fitting.
When did you last replace one as I am thinking in regard to the rear cable being stretched.
I have a brand new in box hood here in black vynil £85.00.What state is the interliner in?
Plus do you have all the stuff you need, glue, rivets with washers etc.
Plus did the headliner get sliced too.
plus what year is yours?

Looks like it's someone browsing and not a signed up/paid member.  That's the problem with the club and community being free (although I wouldn't change it), it's public facing and anyone can use the data on here.  

I hope you haven't lost the love for the club and it's members because I'm certain it won't be someone active on here.  It really is a good bunch of people generating a good friendly atmosphere (like Chortle offering help).  It's the absolute minority who spoil things for us all.  Someone's good gesture to you has been tottally crapped on   .  Does my nut in!!!

Best of luck with the hood and hope you can keep your chin up through this  :wink:

i think i had a similar thing on here happen to me with a roof and lining, was offered free etc and when the time came for it to happen the member went dead towards me some one offered them cash in the thread for it, and tbh i would  of taking the money 2, but been open about it 1st refusel etc would off been giving to the 1st in line

the two people mine concerns i'd not help if they had a thread i knew an answer to, puts you off thankfully these peeps do seem few and far between on here and perhaps only seem to be the ones with very little posting done on here

Hope you get this sorted as i know whats its like trying to sort your car when budget is tight.

I had an old clio a while back and stripped it for parts just to try and make some money to buy another car as engine blew up. Then some robbing scumbag stole my alloy wheels and front bumper from my rear garden. I was absolutely gutted as the wheels were the only thing worth any money.

Chortle you will have a message shortly…

Thank for the comments all, feeling much better now.

Pmed back Charlie.  

What a nice forum and I hope Chortle will help he deserves a medal!

hi there i have a roof in good condition on the frame with the window but it as no roof lining its yours if it helps I'm only down the road in Melbourne , Paul         

This thread is why I keep returning to this forum and I haven't even been drinking  :dance: well done guys.