Replace a soft-top on a MK II (from Vinyl to Mohair)

by **Cloggy** » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:56 +0000

ok, here we go. Received the new hood this afternoon...

BEFORE:

Navy mohair. Isn't she pretty... isn't she wonderful...

Some 'Dutch' :lol:

courage = Ring some mates; Get out in the pissing rain and put up a 27' x 9' Gazebo (Doggy = my 3-legged baby girl 'Sandy').

OK, half way in... after 1.5hrs, than got stuck with the pop rivets for attaching the drain rail to the new hood.
Got loads of pics (36, so won't post them all).
Got funny pop rivets. Probably for the drain rail. Wonder where the 4 rivets are for the sides and 2 for the tension cables end-clips. Will go tomorrow to Halfords and buy a rivet popper and visit a few more websites.
Thanks a mill' for the tips. Almost first things I did was whip the chairs out. I've got the Evo-Stick Impact Glue (not sure what to do with this yet. If anyone has more tips, bring them on. Tomorrow (Fri) I'll be fitting the new roof. (most of you have my mobile).

AFTER:
I got fed up taking photos, so here the final thing. Tomorrow only have to put the carpet back, chairs back in and a good polish...
If anyone does want a manual, give me a shout and I'll write one out.

A full gallery of pics can be viewed here: http://www.anagenic.biz/cloggy/MX5-Ireland/SoftTopGallery/index.html

by **MX5Steve** » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:04 +0000

pricey cloggy?

best of luck with it, it should look smashin!

by **gunners5** » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:35 +0000

congrats on the purchase cloggy its a biggish job but not to bad once you get started but man its time consuming.take out the seats it makes the job much easier.destructions should have come with the hood and fitting bits make sure all these are present and see what they are pop rivets or cap rivets usually they are pop in this case you need a pop riveter buy one in halfords as they come with extra rivets and are cheap at around
16euro then just be careful with all the bits and pieces and watch putting the hood frame back in car as its easy to scratch the paint work above the windscreen.good luck dude.

by **Fergus** » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 4:16 +0000

The glue is for the metal part which goes along over the windscreen, and both of the front corners. It stops the leading edge and both front corners from wearing/fraying.

by **Cloggy** » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 6:26 +0000

nice one fergus. thanks. I'll be fitting now this evening. Absolutly gorgeous weather here in Louth. Have the radio screaming. READY TO ROCK 'N ROLL.

Post the pics of the finished product this eve... (hopefully)

by **Fergus** » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:59 +0000

Cool ! I think it's gonna turn out FAB man !
Dunno why you took out the seats though but if it works then it works

AND, you'll feel really really good each time you look at that hood....

by **Cloggy** » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:10 +0000

Final pics on the top...

by **mx5ash** » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:32 +0000

That looks foooookin sweeeeeeeet dude. Can't wait to see it tomorrow

by **Stig** » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:46 +0000

nice Cloggy - Really suits the car...............
See you this evening.........

Call me/txt me.

Rgds,

Ollie

by **leamyj** » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 9:08 +0000

Congratulations Cloggy, bet you will be standing back and admiring that job for a long time to come

John

by **Cloggy** » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 7:50 +0000

I do love it and am gob-smacked that I was able to do it and how easy it actually is. If anyone ever needs a hand, just give me a shout.

by **MX5Steve** » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 8:14 +0000

It really looked well on the run cloggy...... better then the black.. :wink:


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	Author Message Replace a soft-top on a MK II (from Vinyl to Mohair) by Cloggy » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 10:56 +0000 ok, here we go. Received the new hood this afternoon... BEFORE: Navy mohair. Isn't she pretty... isn't she wonderful... Some 'Dutch' courage = Ring some mates; Get out in the pissing rain and put up a 27' x 9' Gazebo (Doggy = my 3-legged baby girl 'Sandy'). OK, half way in... after 1.5hrs, than got stuck with the pop rivets for attaching the drain rail to the new hood. Got loads of pics (36, so won't post them all). Got funny pop rivets. Probably for the drain rail. Wonder where the 4 rivets are for the sides and 2 for the tension cables end-clips. Will go tomorrow to Halfords and buy a rivet popper and visit a few more websites. Thanks a mill' for the tips. Almost first things I did was whip the chairs out. I've got the Evo-Stick Impact Glue (not sure what to do with this yet. If anyone has more tips, bring them on. Tomorrow (Fri) I'll be fitting the new roof. (most of you have my mobile). AFTER: I got fed up taking photos, so here the final thing. Tomorrow only have to put the carpet back, chairs back in and a good polish... If anyone does want a manual, give me a shout and I'll write one out. A full gallery of pics can be viewed here: http://www.anagenic.biz/cloggy/MX5-Ireland/SoftTopGallery/index.html Last edited by Cloggy on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:22 +0000, edited 11 times in total. Cloggy FUN is never a straight line! Cloggy ** Posts: 580 Joined: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:56 +0000 Location: Dromiskin, Co. Louth Website Top by MX5Steve » Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:04 +0000 pricey cloggy? best of luck with it, it should look smashin! MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location: Co.Waterford Website YIM Top by gunners5 » Thu, 07 Aug 2008 10:35 +0000 congrats on the purchase cloggy its a biggish job but not to bad once you get started but man its time consuming.take out the seats it makes the job much easier.destructions should have come with the hood and fitting bits make sure all these are present and see what they are pop rivets or cap rivets usually they are pop in this case you need a pop riveter buy one in halfords as they come with extra rivets and are cheap at around 16euro then just be careful with all the bits and pieces and watch putting the hood frame back in car as its easy to scratch the paint work above the windscreen.good luck dude. gunners5 * Posts: 124 Joined: Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:25 +0000 Location: Sligo Top by Fergus » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 4:16 +0000 The glue is for the metal part which goes along over the windscreen, and both of the front corners. It stops the leading edge and both front corners from wearing/fraying. Fergus *** Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by Cloggy » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 6:26 +0000 nice one fergus. thanks. I'll be fitting now this evening. Absolutly gorgeous weather here in Louth. Have the radio screaming. READY TO ROCK 'N ROLL. Post the pics of the finished product this eve... (hopefully) Cloggy FUN is never a straight line! Cloggy Posts: 580 Joined: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:56 +0000 Location: Dromiskin, Co. Louth Website Top by Fergus » Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:59 +0000 Cool ! I think it's gonna turn out FAB man ! Dunno why you took out the seats though but if it works then it works AND, you'll feel really really good each time you look at that hood.... Fergus * Posts: 1912 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 5:53 +0000 Location: Ireland Top by Cloggy » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 12:10 +0000 Final pics on the top... Cloggy FUN is never a straight line! Cloggy Posts: 580 Joined: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:56 +0000 Location: Dromiskin, Co. Louth Website Top by mx5ash » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 10:32 +0000 That looks foooookin sweeeeeeeet dude. Can't wait to see it tomorrow http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3099765 "When I make a key the on position and push the button, an engine works" mx5ash * Posts: 2234 Joined: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:34 +0000 Location: Dungarvan, Co Waterford Top by Stig » Sat, 09 Aug 2008 11:46 +0000 nice Cloggy - Really suits the car............... See you this evening......... Call me/txt me. Rgds, Ollie Stig * Posts: 2419 Joined: Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:22 +0000 Location: dn ʎɐʍ sıɥʇ Website Top by leamyj » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 9:08 +0000 Congratulations Cloggy, bet you will be standing back and admiring that job for a long time to come John leamyj * Posts: 5230 Joined: Sat, 04 Aug 2007 2:19 +0000 Location: kildare Top by Cloggy » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 7:50 +0000 I do love it and am gob-smacked that I was able to do it and how easy it actually is. If anyone ever needs a hand, just give me a shout. Cloggy FUN is never a straight line! Cloggy Posts: 580 Joined: Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:56 +0000 Location: Dromiskin, Co. Louth Website Top by MX5Steve » Mon, 11 Aug 2008 8:14 +0000 It really looked well on the run cloggy...... better then the black.. MX5Steve Posts: 1162 Joined: Wed, 05 Sep 2007 3:27 +0000 Location:** Co.Waterford Website YIM Top


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