Calling all Pommies!

[gordymatt]

Hey guys,

Heading back to Uk very soon and looking for a good Uk supplier of a new convertible hood and headliner. Any links or suggestions would be most welcome. Also, any idea of the weight for freight?

Cheers

[velly_16v_cab]

i am sure there is a place in the USA that sends them over pretty cheap

if not check out
jack Smith trimmers in Swansea.....they were the cheapest in the uk

[gordymatt]

i am sure there is a place in the USA that sends them over pretty cheap

if not check out
jack Smith trimmers in Swansea.....they were the cheapest in the uk

Velly,

Just got off the phone to Jack Smith Trimmers. What a top bloke, new vinyl hood £140, headlining £50, going to see him next weds! What a great shout, I was quoted £610 for new roof (supply only) $530 for new headliner (supply only) and approx $500 to fit it here.

Going back for a fortnight and gonna chuck new roof in suitcase!

Any suggestions for new headlights, boot liner, cloth for damaged seats, new rear badges, karmann side badges??!

Thanks a lot Velly

[16v_kid]

when are you leaving for the uk?

might know a few places.

[velly_16v_cab]

Velly,

Just got off the phone to Jack Smith Trimmers. What a top bloke, new vinyl hood £140, headlining £50, going to see him next weds! What a great shout, I was quoted £610 for new roof (supply only) $530 for new headliner (supply only) and approx $500 to fit it here.

Going back for a fortnight and gonna chuck new roof in suitcase!

Any suggestions for new headlights, boot liner, cloth for damaged seats, new rear badges, karmann side badges??!

Thanks a lot Velly

no worries bro, glad to help, he did the mohair roof on my sportline for 250 quid....made and fitted in a day!
shame your not in melbourne, i would have asked for a few things to be shipped over too

check out ebay and www.clubgti.com/forum (forsale section) for all other bits

[FACT HUNTer]

I saw a site called www.status-vw.co.uk

They had hood linings and specialize in convertibles and 2 door mk1's
They had window seals as well,most of em.
When I suss out how to contact them,i'll be ordering
window seals all round and probably a hood lining as well.

[gordymatt]

I saw a site called www.status-vw.co.uk

They had hood linings and specialize in convertibles and 2 door mk1's
They had window seals as well,most of em.
When I suss out how to contact them,i'll be ordering
window seals all round and probably a hood lining as well.

Cheers for that.

[chortle]

I got a complete kit from the USA. It was cheaper than any were I had seen in the U.K.

These are made to proper OEM spec.

The biggest problem is the interliner that fits between the top and the headliner. These often deteriorate badly and sometimes when they are not repaired the finished look can be poor, spoiling all that hard work.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/VW-RABBIT-CABRIOLET-1980-1994-COMBO-KIT-WHITE-VINYL-TOP_W0QQitemZ310162583984QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item48372171b0&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14

They do these in black aswell and you get a choice of colour headliner either black or white.

[OEM G60]

Awesome place for these little parts (badges etc) is GPC in Luton, they're always at the UK shows with a stall that you can't get near for people crowding around buying stuff!!

The website isn't very good, click on 'Parts' on the left and enjoy!! Genuine VW Karmann side badges are 3 pounds!

http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/

[chortle]

Awesome place for these little parts (badges etc) is GPC in Luton, they're always at the UK shows with a stall that you can't get near for people crowding around buying stuff!!

The website isn't very good, click on 'Parts' on the left and enjoy!! Genuine VW Karmann side badges are 3 pounds!

http://www.gpcvwaudi.com/

Have used GPC a few times but they seem to running low on mk1 parts. We also have GSF here too. I got a a starter motor for my cabby for £59.00 as opposed to the £80-90, I have been qouted elsewhere.