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making a roof

steve8274 - 9/9/12 at 09:11 PM

hi all
i am considering on making a roof for my 7 so it will be more useable
there was a post on here a while back with someone making one from start to finish but i cant find it now.
anyone remember it or know the link?
what roof material have people used and where is best place to get it
thanks in advance
steve

SeanStone - 9/9/12 at 09:26 PM

http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=153871

coozer - 9/9/12 at 09:44 PM

Spotted this at Donnington last weekend.. very cool..

zetec - 10/9/12 at 12:29 AM

How do you get in?

snapper - 10/9/12 at 07:41 AM

Roof folds back and in very cool, I emailed the designer several years back, he wasn't going to produce it.
It's based on a 2cv but would do well with a small bike engine
Very very cool, could do with a leather trunk at the back

steve8274 - 10/9/12 at 08:31 AM

Hi
thanks for the replies.
However they seem to be like hardtops. I fancy a soft top.
Someone put on here a step by step guide how to make one. Thought i had saved page but can't find it
if anyone else has saved it or knows the link then please let me know. Plus suitable suppliers would be nice too
thanks
Steve

Myke 2463 - 10/9/12 at 08:48 AM

Try these, http://www.profabrics.co.uk/index.php

adithorp - 10/9/12 at 09:15 AM

A thread HERE just the other day.

steve8274 - 10/9/12 at 09:42 AM

Thanks again for replies.
Still isn't the thread i was looking for but its a good starting point. The thread probably was at least 6 months ago. I Will keep looking. I seem to remember it showing how to get right tension and how to attach the buckles at rear. Its probably no better than link you have give.
Thanks for link for suppliers
Steve

Bluemoon - 10/9/12 at 12:19 PM

steve8274 - 10/9/12 at 08:57 PM

Thanks Dan
that's the sort of thing i was thinking of.
Still not found the original link i was looking for but think i may have enough info to start with
thanks
Steve