dazzer Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Ultimate stop leak.Anyone new to the marque might want to take note of this ultimate stop leak for the webasto or weathershield roof option. Stops those annoying damp patches on the trouser area in inclement weather.Materials required: Pallet wrap (any colour)Skill level required: Able to walk in circles and not get dizzy.One in a series professional tips for the Triumph enthusiast.Dazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicmk1est Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 Also solves screen leaks...... and rear screen leaks...... and quarter light leaks.Visibility may be impaired - assuming you manage to get in.....Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted March 26, 2016 Author Share Posted March 26, 2016 Quoted from Nick Jones Also solves screen leaks...... and rear screen leaks...... and quarter light leaks.Visibility may be impaired - assuming you manage to get in.....Nick Or never come out.Impaired visibility? Only if your eyesight is any good to start with.Like the extra leak benefits... I'll add them to the tip.CheersDazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davemate Posted March 26, 2016 Share Posted March 26, 2016 If you stretched it really tight visibility is greatly improved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 And to think that I spent good money on having my webasto taken out and paneled in, this would have saved me so much money, simple solutions eh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted March 27, 2016 Author Share Posted March 27, 2016 Hi TimWould it be possible to see a pic of the finished results? I'm looking at different solutions and a panel sounds sensible.One brave local chap feels he could unpick the whole of the roof and weld in a donor roof panel. Has done this with rally escorts to get the roll cages in.Cheers Dazzer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTaylor Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Cut it off at the roof pillars to weld in the complete donor roof, much simpler and just as strong if a good welder is doing the job. Just make sure everything is jigged up carefully.MUT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 28, 2016 Share Posted March 28, 2016 Basically with mine, a steel panel was 'wheeled' that length ways fitted between the top edges of the front and rear screens, the width being between the two swage lines in the roof. The panel was a monster and has been glued into place using an adhesive that Aston Martin use. The work was done at the same time that I had the alloy door skins and bonnet fitted. The guy (ex-Aston Martin panel beater)who did the work has now retired, but was a genius with an English Wheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazzer Posted March 28, 2016 Author Share Posted March 28, 2016 Sounds amazing. I guess the bonnet is lighter as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Bancroft Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Weighed the car at Mallory Park just after the work was done, seem to remember a figure of 1150KG.Best thing was having the louvered bonnet, this took 5 degrees C off running temp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radders Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Quoted from timbancroft61 .Best thing was having the louvered bonnet, this took 5 degrees C off running temp. I can agree with that. I have a louvred bonnet on Gertie and when sitting in the traffic in the summer, you can see the heat haze pouring out of the louvres. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny-Jimbo Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Good for demisting the windscreen I'd imagine too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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