Roof fastening

[John Ellis]

Hi All,

I have a mk iii Spitfire and I have a slight issue.

Where the soft top joins to the frame above the windscreen, the keyhole style part of the frame has worn into a circle and so driving at any speed is not possible without the roof being ripped back (and luckily for me, I had a friend taller than me in the passenger seat so he took the impact!!).

Any suggestions on possible remediation of this issue?

Many thanks ,

John Ellis

[Mad4classics]

These are the separate ( look like brass insert plates) in the top of the windsceen frame?

These are listed for the later cars as Triumph 815136 and 815135  catch plate hood closure. Not sure if these will fit a MK III - can't find a listing that gives the part numbers for MK III. Does anyone know if it's the same on all cars with that type of catch? My MK III parts catalogue only shows the early over-centre type catch.

You need to drill out the pop rivets securing the windscreen capping to gain access to the fixings.

Mick Dolphin lists these as RARE, but does give a price; just check these are what you're after and give him a call.

David