Styling Replacement convertible roof

[afroking]

Where is the best place to get a Mohair replacement roof? I would also like it fitted if possible. How much am I looking at?

Thanks,

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(Live in UK)

 

[Alan.D]

You can get a fabric roof for £200ish delivered but it's the fitting that costs loads. Try it yourself

 

[nicholasb]

I was lucky because I got mine for about £188 from a german Ebay seller and then had a local person fit it for £100. I think my £288 is about as cheap as it gets. Could be around £600 for a supply and fit. I would shop around.

 

[afroking]

How long does it take to fit? I don't know if I can be assed.

 

[Alan.D]

3-4 hours it's fiddly but worth it. Some places charge for all day

 

[afroking]

Hmmm I have a few jobs already; Central locking issues, wet underneath mats, brakes, backbox etc.

 

[Alan.D]

Plus 1 on the list then

Many here have had them fitted and supply and fit is normally £5-600 there are places that also advertise original fiat mohair roof.....Fiat never made a mohair roof so talking sh*t and usually made in a local sewing factory. As are the ebay ones but much cheaper.

 

[afroking]

Yeah I guessed that. Thanks for the heads up. I have looked at http://www.autohides.co.uk/

 

[LittleRedB]

Mine was supplied and fitted (just before I bought the car), for £485 (mohair) by car hoods direct in Kent. The hood is just over 18 months old and apart from a few 'pulls' that a local cat has made in the fabric the hood and window are still like new.

I have met quite a few people who have used them on a number of different cars, everyone I know has had a good experience with them and has been happy with the end result.

Take a look for yourself and give them a call for a fitted price, supply only is £235 + VAT

http://www.carhoodsdirect.com/

 

[afroking]

They're the same company as the one I was on about mate! Thanks.

 

[LittleRedB]

Job done then!!

 

[afroking]

Is there a 'how to' guide?

 

[Alan.D]

Yes.

 

[afroking]

LOL, where?

 

[Alan.D]

You want me to fit it as well

On the main Barchetta page top right corner above the main threads "Search this forum"

 

[Alan.D]

Should have made it a race.....
https://www.fiatforum.com/barchetta/71093-replacement-hood-how.html

 

[LittleRedB]

Yeah, but if the author had done a proper job it would be in the guides section!

 

[afroking]

I would have won the race, just! Thanks for that, how much do you charge for fitting?

 

[Alan.D]

Unfortunately I'm just after a back opperation and been told not to mess with cars for a few months yet phew!

And Lee is correct it should be in the guides section......sm@rt @r$e

Honestly it's not that difficult, just fiddly when glueing the front section other than that it's pretty straight forward

 

[afroking]

The only thing that puts me off is the time constraint.