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leebob

New Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #1

hi all,i know its proberbly been asked a million times but what do i need to convert my series2 from canvas top to truck cab? is it a simple case of just swapping them or do i need more parts? thanks in advance for any info

 

Rattlegun

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #2

You need the truck cab which just bolts on and ideally the truck cab plate, which bolts onto the bulkhead behind the seats. You don't have to have it but you'll have a 3" wide gap along the back if you don't!

 

Bump

Well-Known Member

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• Jan 18, 2013

• #3

It's not that wide! Nearer 1" of actual gap

And it's useful for bringing cables in and out of the cab

 

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stuart4884

Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #4

:nothingtoadd:

Bump said:

It's not that wide! Nearer 1" of actual gap

And it's useful for bringing cables in and out of the cab

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If its a 109 you wont need the filler
plate

 

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eightinavee

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #5

leebob said:

hi all,i know its proberbly been asked a million times but what do i need to convert my series2 from canvas top to truck cab? is it a simple case of just swapping them or do i need more parts? thanks in advance for any info

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Dont do it, the truck cab is horrible,canvas is much better.

 

richbatch

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #6

i prefer the truck cab

 

richbatch

Active Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #7

the truck cab plates are like rockin horse **** and going for just as much as the cab

 

Bump

Well-Known Member

Events Planner

• Jan 18, 2013

• #8

eightinavee said:

Dont do it, the truck cab is horrible,canvas is much better.

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although in winter they are warmer and nicer

Would love a rag top for the summer though, it's on the "to buy" list

 

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eightinavee

Well-Known Member

• Jan 18, 2013

• #9

Bump said:

although in winter they are warmer and nicer

Would love a rag top for the summer though, it's on the "to buy" list

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I dunno,the constant dripping of condensation and the drumming of the roof are not too good,fit a fume curtain to the canvas and its nice and cosy.

 

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leebob

New Member

• Jan 19, 2013

• #10

thanks for the info guys,i might try and fabricate a filler plate if i decide on a truck cab.iv rebuilt mini's and beetles so cant be too hard(famous last words)!

 

Rattlegun

Well-Known Member

• Jan 19, 2013

• #11

I've got a filler plate, I'll do a cad plan of it if you need it. It's just a flat bit of tin with some holes in. Peasy to make.

 

uvs166

Member

• Jan 20, 2013

• #12

That would be great Rattlegun if you would be so good, I am sure there are quite a few people on here who will appreciate such a piece of information. Myself obviously included.
Malc.

 

richbatch

Active Member

• Jan 20, 2013

• #13

+1