The two cables that run allong the side of the roof and an allen grub screw tightens them in place.

I can't remember how they attach to the front of the roof can anyone remind me as one needs replaced. I had a look for the owner the other day and the passenger one has split in the middle.

docorangepeel said:

Hi Alan
Barchetta guide section at http://www.barchettamondo.co.uk

Hope its OK to put your hood guide on the site ??

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Doc, you say you made this into a Word Document? I couldnt find it in Faults Fix on Barchettamondo, can you show me the way? I'm steeling myself for the DIY job next week...

Alan.D said:

The two cables that run allong the side of the roof and an allen grub screw tightens them in place.

I can't remember how they attach to the front of the roof can anyone remind me as one needs replaced. I had a look for the owner the other day and the passenger one has split in the middle.

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Alan The front of the wire boden cable is formed into a small loop that affixes to a small hook that's pressed in the front header bar.

Thanks mate I had completely forgot.

Johnny go to post 1 of this thread and it's the same guide almost.

riber3 said:

Brilliant Instructions replaced my hood for a Mohair one and it looks fantastic

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hello,

i have a question now that i saw your antena... all of them have to be electric? mine it's fixed... and with a little spring...

They were all electric when they left the factory so someone must have replaced yours in the past. Can't see it making a large difference other than having to put it up and down so it doesn't get broken.

Alan, I'm pretty sure that some barchettas sold in Europe had manual ones in the same way that some had manual mirrors and no ABS. Every barchetta has the wiring for an electric antenna though, whether one is fitted or not.

I stand corrected

silverbarchetta said:

Alan, I'm pretty sure that some barchettas sold in Europe had manual ones in the same way that some had manual mirrors and no ABS. Every barchetta has the wiring for an electric antenna though, whether one is fitted or not.

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Yup, same as front fog lights, leccy windows etc......

I'd like to add another thanks to Alan.D for this extremely helpful thread. I've just fitted a new mohair hood to mine in 3 hours thanks to this guide.

Some fiddly bits but really not too tricky. Small tip: I think I'd have saved 20 minutes to half an hour if I hadn't glued the strips which loop round the roof frame until the whole thing was fitted. With these glued there's not much flexibility for doing the corners at the rear, by the door. Glue those strips as the very last thing you do - possibly even after a few days for the hood to settle.

It's tight as a drum now but I've got to finish a couple of bits (didn't have a rivet gun) so I'll give it a week to settle before retightening everything and glueing those roof strips again.

Mine came from BAS International in Croydon. It was the best price I could find for mohair (£297 including VAT) and seems to be excellent quality.

Great thread Thanks to you all