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Britax ragtop into standard 71 bug
ruckus - November 14th, 2004 at 09:27 PM

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 - November 15th, 2004 at 09:29 PM

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 - November 16th, 2004 at 07:06 AM

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.

Che Castro - November 16th, 2004 at 07:54 AM

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

beerdoc - November 17th, 2004 at 08:03 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Che Castro
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

ruckus - November 18th, 2004 at 10:20 AM

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

ruckus - November 19th, 2004 at 09:38 AM

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