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hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54199

Hi
i've just bought a hard top and need to collect it on saturday midday from the cambridge area
just had a look at my car and cant see any catches to fit it.
so my question is will it be ok if i just tie it on to get me home ?

cheers
Paul

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54201

There may be a clue somewhere in this lot Paul. I'm pretty sure someone said you can fit a hardtop whilst the softtop's still on. But, I couldn't say for sure.

SOFT TOP
Soft Top - Adjustment guide.
Soft Top - Cleaning advice.
Soft Top - Rear seal replacement.
Soft Top - Removal guide.
Soft Top - Replacement guide.
Soft Top Sticking - Video solution.
Clearly there's an opportunity for someone to do a 'how to guide' on this subject should they fancy the challenge. ;)

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Last edit: Post by Leigh Ping.

Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54202

The catches are on the hard top (as they are on your soft top) they work in the same way,but remember the one behind the seats look for a hook its there!

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54203

the catches should be attached to the hardtop,
I certainly hope so my hardtop has been collected by a friend 3 weeks ago not due back here for another 3.
I haven’t lost my marbles they are in a bag somewhere

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54204

Deffo no hooks fitted to the car :( :omg:

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54205

Welcome to the T-Bar Anerley. :)
Clearly there's an opportunity for someone to do a 'how to guide' on this subject should they fancy the challenge. ;)

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54207

Invalid or non-existent item ID.i found a set but cant get them in time :(

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54208

The hardtop fits with the soft top folded down, If your soft top clips on then the hard top will clip on the same place.
There are fittings for the hard top just behind the door. Would you like a picture?
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Last edit: Post by Leigh Ping. Reason: Selected as a 'POW' (Pearl of Wisdom) - Added to the guides section. Thanks Stan.

Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54210

The hooks are part of the soft top (from memory) your pic is right part but you wont need them in chrome unless you want. the hard top will have a catch at the same near the sun visors and also behind the seats eather side of the engine hatch,near the seatbelt . I didn't notice them til I placed the hard top in place. The catch on the H /top will have a slide mech, just do the front ones first the look behind and all will be reveailed.
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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54220

a pic in situ would be good thanks

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54222

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Is this something I can photo from the MGF? My roof is off so might be able to pic something.

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Re: hard top catches 11 years 9 months ago #54223

The main part of the catch is on the hard top. The two metal parts on the car are just close to where the soft top hinges are when it's folded down near the seat belt slot. They are about 2-3 inches long and two 'legs' of hard top rest on these and then the hook just clips underneath...

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