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Roof problems please help


gaz parky
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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

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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 

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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

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