cabrio roof cover

[robbo927]

does anyone have a cabby roof cover for sale or know where i can get one?

[robbo927]

still know reply posts - hmmm i may have to find an upolster?

[Ironman]

Hey robbo I'll get back to you but my uncle is an upholsterer. He said cheaper to get one from the USA. and about 6 hours labour to put in. Keep the back glass too. See how we go with prices

[gldgti]

are you talking about the actual top or the cover for when the top is down?

either way - theres a great online source from the USA - topsonline. really good. I got a top from there and it is great quality... probably better than original.

[roccodingo]

I would think the OP is refering to the top boot that goes over the hood ( what a convertable roof is called ) when it is lowered.

see these guy's.. maybe do some more googling...

Rabbit Convertible Top Parts

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[VdubEd]

Hi Robbo, I want one of these too, do you want to share postage costs if you go ahead?

[Ironman]

Final Quote. $730 + $267.45 shipping.... Thats everything for the top and cover.... Can't wait till I have the funds and have it on its way.... Will make a huge difference from this.....

[roccodingo]

If you have any holes in the top that is fitted now, you may want to buy the top padding kit as well, Currently waiting for one here with the cabrio roof in pieces

Got my top and new headliner from these guy's.

http://www.carhoodsdirect.co.uk/cata...ategory&id=151

[Ironman]

I ordered everything for the top, covers, cables, lining, all the parts minus the chrome screws lol. doing a full rebirth of car and want that to be the highlight as the top is the special part of the Cabrio.... definition...

[chortle]

If you have any holes in the top that is fitted now, you may want to buy the top padding kit as well, Currently waiting for one here with the cabrio roof in pieces

Got my top and new headliner from these guy's.

http://www.carhoodsdirect.co.uk/cata...ategory&id=151

Where abouts you got the top kit from please?

[roccodingo]

Where abouts you got the top kit from please?

click the link in my post.

[chortle]

I see, these are poly foam and not the rubberised horse hair. Do these come pre wrapped?
I had a foam one from the States before (not from this company I should add) but it was too bulky, to put the hood down properly.
I have re done these as a complete kit here in the UK, complete with rubberised Horse hair pads.
I had a conversation with a Hood fitting company, who seemed to believe that they are pre wrapped, they are not and the Interliner is placed on first then the padding and then it's enclosed.
I would like to know what's actually out there, as it seems there is a little confusion, I know the Beetle ones come pre wrapped.

[roccodingo]

Got a padding kit from the US, was made oversize. Decided I am just going to sew up my own item hopefully this weekend and add the new synthetic fill. ( not foam )
From what I have been told here horsehair is unavailable in Oz, maybe u can still get it in UK

The original padding is as you say, wrapped seperately, same as the one I will be using.

HTH

carhoods is a UK company.

[chortle]

I see.
Thats why I had them re made, because you just cannot get them.
The Kit I do comes with the following:-

Interliner Bag
New F/R rubberised top pad
Sponge foam smoothing strips
Rivets and back washers
Instructions plus DVD on Installation.







Someone has asked whether I would post these internationally. But not sure what the costs would be or if there would be a market.
Do you think many would be interested, apollogies if I am being vague, but it's difficult to know what you have available in Australia.

Any feed back would be great good or bad.

Cheers
Chortle

[roccodingo]

The one i got from the US was about $60 US for postage. Have the one i am going to fit being sewn now. I have no idea how many you would sell here, i guess the upholstery shops make their own also as it seems naught is available locally.