Convertible hoods

[dfyates]

Of the various materials available (Mohair, Everflex, Double Duck, Wigan weave) for Minor hoods, what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Has anyone fitted a new hood themselves? so I am less likely to foul it up!

[irmscher]

My advice would be to go for the best you can afford double duck ,mohair as you get what you pay for quality etc .The job is a bit fiddly fitting the roof and best done by two people in my opinion to get it right .If you type in the search box as a few people have done it on here and maybe it will give you an idea and the pitfalls regarding the job.

[dfyates]

I don't mind paying for the best, but which is the best?!

Mohair seems to be the most expensive. Is that best? if so, why?

[lambrettalad]

it look the best very classy,(personal opinion),plus offers a little more sound proofing.I also think it fades better.Good luck

[C6Dave]

Vinyl just isn't right for the era and if your not careful folding it and it gets 'nipped' in the cross stays, it will split. Vinyl is easier to fit though as it will allow a bit of 'stretching' and is usually the cheapest option

I changed mine for Mohair canvas and it does look the business, is quieter inside but there is no give at all, so care needs to be taken when fitting.

The mistake I made was not fittining it with the frame down on the front windscreen support in front of the locating pins, as if you do it that way and then pull it back that 1" or so to drop on the locating pins, the frame lifts and tightens everything nicely.

Whatever you do, start at the back and tack the new hood in place.

Then tack the front end and try it in the closed position to check the fit before finally nailing into place

[ASL642]

Mohair if you can afford it. Take your time with the fitting. It's easy to be tempted to rush it. We used a staple gun to "tack" the hood in place onto the wood. This hold things in place so you can check that the hood if straight without making large tack holes until you are satisfied that's it in the right place - (it can drift towards one side or the other, then the final finish will look distorted across the top of the roof).

[irmscher]

Mohair repels moisture and is made from the wool of Angora goats thats why its expensive as has to be spun.

[lambrettalad]

hi again I forgot to mention I look great in a mohair suit ,but my vinyl one looks......

[brucek]

.... and the canvas one just chafes everywhere too

[ASL642]

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