brian wesby Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Any recommendations for a good manufacturer of replacement soft tops would be appreciated, double duck, mohair and vinyl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Bought my last from the Club Shop, came from Don Hoods, one mohair for the 1200 and one vinyl for the 13/60 and whilst neither has been fitted yet it was only after a lot of research and questioning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian wesby Posted April 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Thanks for doing the research Colin. I'm happy to go with your recommendation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 vinyl does shrink mohair less so and much warmer inside vinyl is a bit clammy in comparison in poor weather its down to budget and preference club shop only sells Don Hoods there are others but no idea what they are like pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Don Hoods are excellent. I much prefer a high quality vinyl to the double duck or mohair type. DD seems to shrink, especially if left down when damp. Bearing in mind your location a white or at least light colour may be worth thibking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 Strangely. looking at Don Hoods Site, they are 80quid cheaper than Club Shop. Direct?. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 26 minutes ago, PeteH said: Strangely. looking at Don Hoods Site, they are 80quid cheaper than Club Shop. Direct?. Pete. did you include vat, zip out window or whatever? there are several variations. Easy to get the "wrong" version. When I bought my spit hood, delivered costs were identical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 18 minutes ago, clive said: did you include vat, zip out window or whatever? there are several variations. Easy to get the "wrong" version. When I bought my spit hood, delivered costs were identical Yes I was just curious. but the VAT was included in both cases? Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 10, 2022 Report Share Posted April 10, 2022 5 hours ago, Colin Lindsay said: Bought my last from the Club Shop, came from Don Hoods, one mohair for the 1200 and one vinyl for the 13/60 and whilst neither has been fitted yet it was only after a lot of research and questioning. Colin considering the research what was the reason for switching DD to Vinyl, other than maybe cost. After 20 years the daughters Mk2 Spit hood (American Robins) is showing its age and I need a replacement, my Vitesse is also Robins all purchased at good prices locally as NOS. In the 60's when I had a 1200 Conv I fitted a new Don Hood and I had no issues a royal blue body with white hood looked good! Unfortunately don't have a pic with hood up, that's the ultimately mother in law in the rear seat, photo Osmotherly Moors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clive Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 7 hours ago, PeteH said: Yes I was just curious. but the VAT was included in both cases? Pete I have just compared, and the club shop is £198 for ICI vinyl, £202 with zip window. Inc VAT Don hoods direct is £181/206 for the same thing, but plus VAT. So here the club shop is cheaper (unless DH have increased proces and the club is yet to catch up?) Something odd going on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteH Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 2 hours ago, clive said: I have just compared, and the club shop is £198 for ICI vinyl, £202 with zip window. Inc VAT Don hoods direct is £181/206 for the same thing, but plus VAT. So here the club shop is cheaper (unless DH have increased proces and the club is yet to catch up?) Something odd going on... I was looking at Mohair in both cases?. As Said, Just curiosity, really. Don`t see a New hood being, high priority for some time yet. Unless I factor in a possible (Inevitable?) forward price rise?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 11 hours ago, Peter Truman said: Colin considering the research what was the reason for switching DD to Vinyl, other than maybe cost. It was more usage than cost - the 13/60 is going to be a Club runs car, taken out a lot, used and probably abused, and also used as a fun car for shop trips etc. I went for vinyl thinking that if it's damaged or destroyed by some thug in a car park somewhere then it's less of a loss. At present the overall condition of the car doesn't warrant a smart hood. (Don't tell it I said that, though!) The mohair was for the red 1200, it's more of an original display car, it should (!) be more looked after hence the better quality hood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Truman Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 Thanks Colin eons ago in the UK I used Don vinyl tops for both the Sprite and Herald both times good quality and easy to fit. I found Robins NOS for a good price locally here for Spit and Vitesse the Mk2 Spit with the folding under bar has worn maybe should be of thicker material all up a bad original Triumph design! I have another new Robins in store for a Mk3 Spit and over the years have assembled the parts to convert the Mk2 to a fold down type Mk3 but the different B pillars have deterred me so over this winter must see if I can convert to a removable Mk2 type! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Flinn Posted April 11, 2022 Report Share Posted April 11, 2022 This is a Don Hood Co. Mohair Hood. I did initially have problems with it being slightly to wide, but a phone call to Don Hoods was all it took for them to sort it for me FOC😀 Regards Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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