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I've all but completed the fitting of Alberts hood following the instructions in the very good (for a change) Haynes restoration manual. It's all gone very well.
But.....

What do I do with this very strangely shaped end to the weather strip at the front? it has a deliberately shaped and stamped edge so it 'should be' this shape but it looks a bit odd to me.

Hmm they look like they are to match the ear covering for your flying helmet
Sorry couldnt help it.

Hi Peetee, it looks like the end in question is a bit too long, I had the same situation and reshaped the whole strip, the end result should look like so...

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/RallyPics/ ... 06_026.JPG

http://potteries.mmoc.org.uk/RallyPics/ ... 06_095.JPG

...and moderators are there to help it.....

Eh? Help what?
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bigginger wrote:Eh? Help what?
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I think Kev just got a slap across the legs with a wet kipper

OK, now I'm completely lost..
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bigginger wrote:OK, now I'm completely lost..
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OK let's do this the Haynes way

1: 1st post asks what the extra flappy bits are for
2: Kev makes a jibe about a flying helmet, but no other information given.
3: Information supplied by helpful chap who has had the same problem, and who in turn, make a little jibe about Kev

Exlpoded View: Kev is a moderator

So if you wear a flappy eared flying helmet, and are not a moderator, then your new hood aint gonna fit, unless it's Tuesday and a full moon.

If however you are a moderator, and make a little joke (always welcome) but don't instantly know how the problem is fixed, then if it's any other day bar a full moon tuesday, then 2 + 2 = 5 and you are on a sticky wicket.

In other words

Stil don't really get it, but
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Thanks for the explanation Moggytech, we should open a new forum subject called "... For those who cannot help it!...."

I think Kev just got a slap across the legs with a wet kipper

Waste of a good kipper methinks

Thanks for the explanation Moggytech, we should open a new forum subject called "... For those who cannot help it!...."

Now thats an idea especially for those that think Moderators dont have a sense of humour

does the whole strip fold underneath the rail?

I don't believe it could really. It's purpose is to hang down from the wooden rail and act as a spray/weather shield.

I fashioned mine so that they formed a triangle the outer edge of which
sits in the vertical windscreen rain channel. This directs the rain into that channel and I have never had a leak so far.

Peetee, here pic of my corner style. There is no doubt that a more upswept corner looks more elegant but this arrangement has been totally leak proof on my hood.