Guest XR3i-cabriolet- Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Ive got myself a new roof and the 3 cables .. Has any-one any tips for fitting diy style Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Share Posted July 17, 2007 i have fitted my own roof and frame before is that what you have or is it just the outer skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest XR3i-cabriolet- Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 i have fitted my own roof and frame before is that what you have or is it just the outer skin Just the outer skin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ollie Posted July 17, 2007 Admin Share Posted July 17, 2007 Just the outer skin do us a favour then when you do it get some before and after pis and details please as i would like to have a go at that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 A whole roof is easyer to do than just the outer skin !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest no2lurch Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 A whole roof is easyer to do than just the outer skin !!! there is a comprehensive fitting guide in the downlaod section. i thought about it, but after reading the guide, i thought geta frme and roof complete. that way its alot easier. ind you, peopleon here said they watched the fitter of thier new roof, and thought it looked easy. good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MrDo Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ive got myself a new roof and the 3 cables .. Has any-one any tips for fitting diy style There is a fitting guide in the August issue of "practical classics" mag, out now. www.practicalclassics.co.uk Looks like hard work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest garrie7 Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 I fitted a new outer skin(vinyl) only on my mk4 cabby and only took 3hrs, long cable round the back with loads of fairy liquid for easy fitting, trim tack the ront lip then bolt everything up, easy peasy lemon squeezy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Escort Cabriolet Club Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Easy peasy lemon fairy squeezy by the sounds of it lol !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sjc Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 (edited) I got the installation guide from carhood wharehouse, read it.....and 4 main things made me decide to pay them to come and do it 1. Everyone on here said to replace the cable at the same time, if its rusted it may snap when you tension it back up. (£25) 2. The recommended glue (special heat resistant stuff) I went through my catalogues in work and its was £20 a tin. 3. You have to cut the hole for the rear window yourself...didnt want to balls that up. There fitted price (with new cabel) was only £50 more than the cost of the new roof/cable/glue put together....so I thought it was worth letting them do it and getting the warranty. I will post the carhood warehouse fitting guide if I can find it, it should still be on me email somewhere. atb mick Edited August 17, 2007 by sjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincygav Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 Not fo rthe faint hearted, if you are good with mechanics etc, then worth a try, plus leave a few days in play just in case it isnt done properly. Also if you dont have a garage make sure the weather is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tim64cars Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 i'll have an anwser 4 u next week lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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