[Tigers] hardtop buying advice

[Cullen McCann]

Thanks Theo, that helps and makes perfect sense. Well...to clarify, i know
it will cost that much to restore it.. ( or my equivalent time, i do most
of my own work for better or worse, even body work) but for an unrestored
example, one needing a complete restoration...im trying to get a feel for
the market value..in various conditions.




On Fri, Oct 12, 2012 at 9:10 AM, Smit, Theo <Theo.Smit at dynastream.com>wrote:

> 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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