Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Been watching on Ebay this wreck?? of a hard top and putting in silly offers. Damn the man went and accepted my last one! Now need to arrange to transport it from Thatcham, near Newbury the 300 miles up to home. Anyone got suggestions for a courier and an idea of prices? Also.... where to get glass, seals and fittings.....oh boy, what have I done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 13 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: Also.... where to get glass, seals and fittings... Make them! Mine was an old S&D hardtop that was badly crazed, so the fibreglass was repaired and repainted, the windows are all cut from new perspex and the seals were old bus window rubber seals - they had the correct tight profile of bends. As for clamps etc you can make up your own; same front header-rail catches as the convertible uses but otherwise any kind of bracket or clamp that will match existing fittings at b-posts or under rear deck. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Jeff - I have a list of COH Baines sealing rubbers for a MkIV Spitfire hardtop that you are welcome to when I can find them. Can you post the link to the item please. Can't help with glass though. May be able to help with repair photos when I pick up on the restore again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Ok guy, once I get it up here I'll measure up. It seems very square? I'll post pictures/link off Ebay when I get on the PC in the am. Not sure if I can do it via my phone. Thanks Edit... screen shot don't laugh What's it worth??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 (edited) £375 or best offer!! Looks in better nick than mine...until you get the paint off. Guesstimate, maybe about £100 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Triumph-herald-Hardtop-roof-/233980493146?hash=item367a52fd5a%3Ag%3Avi0AAOSwojRgRPZH&nma=true&si=bSymxEvX2IctcAPt9SSOmjRgTcs%3D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 Edit. It looks like Herald hard tops are very scare so my guesstimate is cr*p...what do I know??!! Edited April 25, 2021 by Badwolf Rubbish estimate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Eek I paid 200 he was asking 400, then 375 then 360 and I saw they were 800 new ! So I thought 400 for a decent one with all the bits ( which cost about 200) so I offered 150, then 175. He accepted my next offer. looks like I've bee done mind he is going to sort a courier but i think he expects me to pay. Wonder how much that will be ? Aaaargh hey, when you go to next paragraph the capital does not come naturally but it does after a full stop. Yes no not ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 If you wonder what have you done, look about half way down this page and wonder what have I done... https://forum.tssc.org.uk/topic/2623-fag-ends-anyone-nose-to-tail-1972-spitfire-mkiv-restoration-upgrades/page/42/ Now that's roapy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: Eek I paid 200 he was asking 400, then 375 then 360 and I saw they were 800 new ! So I thought 400 for a decent one with all the bits ( which cost about 200) so I offered 150, then 175. He accepted my next offer. looks like I've bee done mind he is going to sort a courier but i think he expects me to pay. Wonder how much that will be ? Aaaargh hey, when you go to next paragraph the capital does not come naturally but it does after a full stop. Yes no not ??? No, I don't think you have been done. You have to think what it's worth to you. To me it would be worth more if it were for a spit, for a herald, not worth much. However considering that there does appear to be a scarcity of herald hard tops it's probably worth a lot more than I originally thought. Others will have a better idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 12 minutes ago, Badwolf said: for a herald, not worth much. herald is a spit+ more seats more room and more easily accessed I honestly could not get in, or out ! of a spit, not with my back...... which I further knacked getting UNDER the herald. Ha ha. Alls good, time for bed, I'm knacked. That 2nd jab is taking effect...snoreeeee thank you for input and if you find the rubbers, give me a shout. Ta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Jeff - Hope I haven't upset you or given you bad dreams. Check out the edit to my earlier post. Good luck with it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 No no, I'm laughing as I type ( and shaking my head at your top) had a quick look. That's a big post snoring now g'night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 I aim to impress!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 if its a honeybourne moulding they do extensive spares but i did not find herald/vit tops but there is pictures of them https://honeybournemouldings.co.uk/price_list_hardtops.htm Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Yes Pete, somewhere in there is a price 9f 800 for the herald top. Not feeling too bad now. Gnighj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 That one's quite unusual - never saw that type before. They don't use glass, usually always perspex and BW's link to COH Baines should get a good rubber seal when you know which profile it needs. I paid £50 for mine and almost took £150 for it when it was finished... must hold out for a better offer. Rear catches are quite basic; they just screw under the bodywork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomL Posted April 25, 2021 Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeffds1360 said: Ok guy, once I get it up here I'll measure up. It seems very square? Hi just looking at this thread and not entirely sure that's a Herald hardtop. I might be missing something here but it looks more like a it might be for a TR6? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 25, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2021 Oh no..... it was advertised as a herald.... I will confirm with seller before shipping. I thought it looked a bit like badwolfs spotty top but are they not rounded?? Look lads I'm definitely falling asleep. Bye. P.S. TomL, your posting is hidden in the 'quote' and only visible when that is expanded ??!! How did that happen. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 The posting in quote problem happens sometimes if you click within the quoted area and start to type. I have noticed this with some other forums. Kevin will no doubt elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Jeff - Don't want to worry you but Tom might have a point see pictures below. TR6 owners can you advise please? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 28 minutes ago, Badwolf said: Jeff - Don't want to worry you but Tom might have a point see pictures below. TR6 owners can you advise please? Well spotted, that man! I debated the possibilities for a while but doubt if it could even be adapted to fit the Herald. Jeff: you should be able to get a refund easily enough. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Rollocks rollocks rollocks. Ok I'll message him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 This is the fleabay item number for the photo of the blue TR6 hardtop that I pinched, just in case you need to justify your cancellation. (Currently bidding at £128 by the way) Item number.254948180422 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerguzzi Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Hello All I have a honeybourne one in black and window in and good condition I have sold the Vitesse it was on and not needed now M5 J4 area for collection no couriers (to difficult to pack!) Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted April 26, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 Noted Roger. Thanks. PM sent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted April 26, 2021 Report Share Posted April 26, 2021 You can change your mind on an EBay Purchase . I sold a Vitesse petrol tank on EBay and the buyer didn’t collect for a month when I chased him he changed his mind and I had to refund. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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