[Tigers] hardtop buying advice

[Smit, Theo]

My hardtop was in a lot better shape than what you're describing (it did have
the popped-up rear window lower frame, and I straightened that using the rear
bodywork of my Tiger as a guide), but it still cost me $1800 at a bodyshop for
metal prep, filler, and paint. I'm sure that if/when I put a proper rear
window and other new trim into it I'll be in for about $2500 or more.

Theo

> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-
> bounces at autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Cullen McCann
> Sent: October 12, 2012 8:00 AM
> To: tigers at autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] hardtop buying advice
>
> 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
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