Britax ragtop into standard 71 bug

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 14 Nov 2004, 9:27 pm

#264019

Hey. I got the ragtop from Che Castro (formerly from Volksfolks) for 'Elmo' the 71 standard bug.

Just a little concern. I think the thing is from 1954 (based on the pic on the original for sale post) and I was wondering if there will be any dramas fitting it due to differences in roof curvature (if this exists)?

Cheers

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 15 Nov 2004, 9:29 pm

#264711

Ok seems the dramas are unfounded. phew
Next question: where can i get it fitted in Melbourne and how much will i have to cough up?

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Nov 2004, 7:06 am

#264846

I was looking at getting that roof.

I rang up sun roof places in the yellow pages until i found one that had an installer. Finally found one, but took a little while.

Maybe try some panel beaters - ones that specialise in rods??

Prices will vary - anywhere between $100 to $400 is my guess.

Futue te ipsum!!!

Che Castro ankle straps

1,945 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 16 Nov 2004, 7:54 am

#264857

I didnt want to cut a hole in my roof because I was afraid i might stuff it up.

Jon

beerdoc Insano Dub Head

838 posts · joined Jul 2004 · 17 Nov 2004, 8:03 pm

#265989

Che Castro wrote:I didnt want to cut a hole in my roof because I was afraid i might stuff it up.

I use the measure twice cut once rule but for that it would be measure 20 times and get someone else to do it

Cheers Doc

reVOLKS at Fyansford Geelong
20th OCT 2007 STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 18 Nov 2004, 10:20 am

#266350

so noone knows anywhere to get it done in melbourne?
I want to get it done before the body gets painted this summer

ruckus Veteran Volks Folk

2,118 posts · joined Jun 2004 · 19 Nov 2004, 9:38 am

#266929

Just got quoted $800 in labour (2days). Surely it wouldn't be that much work?!