gaz parky Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 hi ive got a mk3 se cabby im restoring and ive recently bought a secondhand roof from a mk4 cabby but it wont fit at the back it looks a bit short ive put it in the guttering at rear and tightened the tension cable but it wont close at the front but wen undo the cable and i take it off just at the rear middle leaving sides in place it will then close at the front is there something im doing wrong please help ive been told the mk3 and mk4 roofs are slightly different in length is this true any info would be most appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted October 2, 2018 Admin Share Posted October 2, 2018 hi gaz both the same frames for mk3 an 4 maybe where its been sat off the car for a while . i take it its a vynel hood and not a mohair type as they have a lot more give in them and of course the se should have a white hood :>) make sure the handles are not too tight aswell other wise they will snap if forced Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz parky Posted October 2, 2018 Author Share Posted October 2, 2018 2 hours ago, Ollie said: hi gaz both the same frames for mk3 an 4 maybe where its been sat off the car for a while . i take it its a vynel hood and not a mohair type as they have a lot more give in them and of course the se should have a white hood :>) make sure the handles are not too tight aswell other wise they will snap if forced Hi ollie thanks for replying , i thought they was the same size frame and you have also confirmed what i was thinking that the vinyl as shrunk. And regarding the white roof i cant find a secondhand one lol Thanks again for your advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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