Tip for Surrey roof

[NicBowman]

Hi

Firstly, thanks to Bobfather for his tip on the rear rose joint, brilliant tip, works well.

As a minor secondary improvement. My front rail was a little deviated up at the windscreen, drivers side. Not a major issue but looked a bit amateur. I added a 6mm rubber spacer under the top rail, which acts on the front lip of the Surrey top, just pushing it down to align better. Easy to do, easy to remove should you feel the need. See photos.

Nic

[bobfather]

Happy to help

[magpies]

bobfather said:

Happy to help

Hi Bob - what was you tip for the rear rosejoint?

[bobfather]

magpies said:

Hi Bob - what was you tip for the rear rosejoint?

Here you go

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[NicBowman]

I have a spare set somewhere, if anyone wants them? Solid joints that is. You can’t fit back and front, just back. Postage secures them.

Nic

[carl350i]

Hi Nic,

I’ll take the joints off you if possible please, I’ve been meaning to do the same mod for a while.

I’ll send you an email.

Cheers,

Carl.

[NicBowman]

Solid joints gone to Carl. Nic

[carl350i]

Cheers.

[bobfather]

carl350i said:

Hi Nic,

I’ll take the joints off you if possible please, I’ve been meaning to do the same mod for a while.

I’ll send you an email.

Cheers,

Carl.

Don't forget to add a shim between the fixed bolt and the swing-eye. Unfortunately Roger didn't use shoulder bolts so the bolt thread will be in direct contact with the swing-eye which is made of softer material

[NicBowman]

👍

[bobfather]

NicBowman said:

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You should add this shim inside the swing-eye to prevent wear caused by the fixed threaded stub on the roof

[indigochim]

bobfather said:

You should add this shim inside the swing-eye to prevent wear caused by the fixed threaded stub on the roof

Thanks for the tips I'm about to order those parts for mine. I don't follow the above though. do you mean the shim should fit in here where I've added the 2nd red ring?

Also my tip is that the folding bars are quite sharp and I thought they may cut into the roof fabric. I bought some neoprene sleeves sold as motorbike shock covers like these ones and cover the joints on the bars with them.

[bobfather]

indigochim said:

Thanks for the tips I'm about to order those parts for mine. I don't follow the above though. do you mean the shim should fit in here where I've added the 2nd red ring?

Yes, that's correct. Doesn't need to be anything special, just tin sheet

[indigochim]

Great thanks.

[lee02]

I am considering buying a Surrey roof, I spoke with an exiting owner and he gave me the an honest appraisal of the roof. My concern is headroom, I understand the bar that tensions the roof is directly over the drivers head on a griff.
I would really appreciate if anyone in the Southeast who has one on a griff would let me look at one on their car.
There is a bottle of wine or a case of beer going.
Can anyone help?
Lee

[bobfather]

lee02 said:

I am considering buying a Surrey roof, I spoke with an exiting owner and he gave me the an honest appraisal of the roof. My concern is headroom, I understand the bar that tensions the roof is directly over the drivers head on a griff.
I would really appreciate if anyone in the Southeast who has one on a griff would let me look at one on their car.
There is a bottle of wine or a case of beer going.
Can anyone help?
Lee

I'm a 6 footer and use my Chim for cruising holidays. The roof struts have never encroached on my head.

[NicBowman]

In Cambridge, if that is close enough drop me a line.

I am 6’ 3” and dont find it an issue.

It is a dramatic transformation in usability, it is the thing TVR should have done in the first place. Combine it with remote boot opening and you fix the two biggest issues!

When driving, no wind noise above the normal. Super job.

Nic

[TheSloth]

I have one on my griff in East Grinstead if that’s any good? You’re welcome to come and look but as above, no problems with headroom for me at 6’ something. The fit isn’t perfect on mine even with the much appreciated mods mentioned above but I’d still recommend it.

Chris.

[8Speed]

TheSloth said:

I have one on my griff in East Grinstead if that’s any good? You’re welcome to come and look but as above, no problems with headroom for me at 6’ something. The fit isn’t perfect on mine even with the much appreciated mods mentioned above but I’d still recommend it.

Chris.

I've also got one on my Griff & I'm 6 ft. Available to come & see if you want - village to the south of T/Wells.

[mk1fan]

Morning Lee,

Glad our chat helped out. Two pretty local ones to look at too!