[Tigers] hardtop buying advice

[Cullen McCann]

guys, some quick advice if you dont mind.

 i have access to a factory hardtop that will fit my Mk1a.

the bad: its rusty in the c-pillars, on the flat lower mounting flange as
well as holes about an inch in diameter on the inside only of both c-pillar
inside faces. the outer skin seems ok. the frame below the rear window is
bent like someone picked it up in the middle or maybe dropped it, but it
didnt crease. if you set the top on the car the frame below the rear window
sits up away form the body in the middle of the top by about an inch, if
that makes sense. like the lower window frame is bent. maybe it was set on
its side and some one leaned on it or set something heavy on it.

the good: it appears to be 100% complete in all respect of trim, mouldings,
latches etc...except for the rear window surround stainless trim. no dents
on top, no hail damage. and its 400 bucks. There is one on ebay right now
for 3500 dollars that looks like someone sat on it.

i dont want to spend even a grand on one any time soon, and i can repair
the rust myself as i am qualified in sheet metal work. and i THINK i can
bend that lower frame back into place, especially since it didnt crease the
metal.

based on my description...is this still a great deal? run like hell?

if my only option is to spend 1500 to 2500 bucks ill just pass on it and
never even look.

Thanks for your thoughts.

cullen
B382001452 LROFE
Alpine 260, TAC 840