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 by hillymx » Mon, 23 Mar 2009 9:25 +0000
Hi guys, Could anybody out there spare some time to fit a new roof on my 5 in a week or two. I can offer a free very good condition mark 1 black tonneau cover to the Knight in shining armour that comes to my rescue!! My husband has offered but I don't want to let him lose on it as I can only imagine the chaos etc not to mention the rows!!! ( shsh don't tell him I said that!! ) He is no mechanic....... If no one available can anyone suggest somewhere that will fit that will not rob me. We could incorporate a tech day at my house if anyone interested i will provide refreshments etc or If there is a tech day anywhere soon I can travel. Thanks a mill Hilly 
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by robmx5 » Tue, 24 Mar 2009 9:16 +0000
Hilly,
Fitted a new roof last year to a MkII - actually Colm did - and I just prepared the car and refitted the trim afterwards. I have heard some people say that it only takes a couple of hours - my advice - allow the best part of a day - not a job to be undertaken by the faint hearted imo - loads of how to do pages on various sites on the net - be happy to help but maybe somebody more experienced in the club could fit it for you - Where in the country are you ?
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by Steve » Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:06 +0000
Hey Hilly, Throw out a date + a location in the events forum and see how many bite  I'm pretty sure you'll have a couple of hands to help out! Steve
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by Cloggy » Tue, 24 Mar 2009 10:48 +0000
Hi Hilly, I fitted 2 mohair tops on my own (well, with double left handed friend) and gladly give you a hand. Just name the date and hopefully I'm available. + Also see if you can pick a dry day or have a garage. + Did you already buy the roof? + If yes: What's the type (mohair/vinyl) make/manufacturer? + If no: Go for this mohair: http://www.mx5parts.co.uk/product_info.php?currency=EUR&products_id=159C ya soon Robin aka Cloggy Cloggy
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by MX5Steve » Tue, 24 Mar 2009 11:05 +0000
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by hillymx » Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:35 +0000
thanks Guys
I am in Ennis ...... Have not got a date yet as she is still in body shop. however I will suit you on times and days once I get her back. It's a mohair with glass. if you are available Cloggy it would be great. I have an ol' barn so we can pull her in there.
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by Cloggy » Wed, 25 Mar 2009 12:07 +0000
Yaiks, I'm in Louth, 300km away.
Before I commit to Hilly, is there anyone who has been fitting tops in the South-West?
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by mx5ideways » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 7:17 +0000
hi hilly,i changed my roof a few weeks ago on my own but it was a soft top and frame together(just swapped my whole roof and frame for the new one),i havent put a soft top on a frame put id be willing to help if someone helped that has done it already
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by Cloggy » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 7:51 +0000
Hilly,
I think we should should get the ball start rolling, than we can see what suits best. Maybe opening a poll could assist with picking the most suitable date.
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by hillymx » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 9:34 +0000
Lads
Car in for respray will have car back hopefully late this week.....what suits ye best
a weekend day? I am just throwing out dates 11th April... 18th april ???
thanks guys
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by Cloggy » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:16 +0000
I am willing to do it straight after the Galway meet on Sunday the 26th.
Anyone else up for a mini-tech-day on the Sunday at Hilly's?
All hands are welcome and we should be able to turn this 4-5hr job into a 3hr top-job.
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by Steve » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:34 +0000
Could be an idea alright.. could take the scenic route to Ennis from Galway on the Sunday
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by leamyj » Tue, 31 Mar 2009 11:56 +0000
Hmmmmm
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by Paschal » Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:40 +0000
sounds lke a great idea, that barn could be very full!
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by mx5ash » Wed, 01 Apr 2009 10:48 +0000
Could be done alright.
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