I'd like to see a 3-fold in there

tman wrote:

Maybe we could run riot and post naughty pictures.

'50 Karmann wrote:

It wasn't a roof section - just the mechanism

Rhodrich wrote:

I was only thinking this evening it was quiet on the Rob front,holidays? Mind you he's been silent since he lost that Swiss Heb.
Maybe we could run riot and post naughty pictures.

'50 Karmann wrote:

Correct me if I'm wrong but you wouldn't actually need the roof if the mechanism was complete, side rails and all?

55Kab wrote:

you'd still need the ragtop frame, which is part of the roof - it's all double skinned and strengthened.

Rhodrich wrote:

I have his phone number if anyone wants it.

It was a collection of parts, I think most? of a whole mechanism but I didnt look too hard, I only remember the rails and some bows. What I do know for certain though as I looked at them closely is that the long rails are original old in good condition and very early 50-(52? split only anyway) they are identical to the og ones in our 50, and he only didnt fit them as he wanted the type with the rubber insert that is 53-55 as his car is 53, so these are a pretty valuable pair of long rails alone. The end pieces were 1 og and 1 repro, both same side I think? and some og bows. I didnt ask what else was included as we didnt need any of it, but the parts do add up to 500 ok. A complete 3 fold section (roof and all parts) is worth £1k minimum to £1500 on a good day. A mint unchipped non pitted og grooved handle alone is £150-200.

3 folds are just not coming up for sale very often these days.

mrsherbie wrote:

As for Gertie, i dont see any other options and would not be at all concerned about telling people it wasnt fitted at the factory .It will be the last thing on your mind with the roof back on a sunny day.Dont let 'what people will say ruin your enjoyment .Any bookworm buffer can criticise

Sunroof53 wrote:

take the cost of the new roof out of Will's Uni fees :lol:

55Kab wrote:

take the cost of the new roof out of Will's Uni fees :lol:

55Kab wrote:

You mean you have to pay to go to uni?! :shock: :shock:

Thanks chaps for the words of encouragement. I was pretty much sold on the idea of getting a 3-fold and then... Today, while driving along the motorway, the sunroof unlatched itself at the front and the wind all but ripped it off the car (luckily Will caught it just in the nick of time!). There's plenty of busted and bent metal and it became even more apparent how ill-fitting that Britax one really is.

So, I'm 99.9% in the market for a roof chop complete with a 3-fold Golde! :d Please everyone, take a look in your attics, under the stairs and in your garages - if you happen to find one laying about and you want to see it fitted to old Gertie then please let me know! :wink:

tman wrote:

And my arm still hurts from holding it closed during the rain on the way home! :roll: :lol:

54 Gertie wrote:

Good job Will.

I was afraid for a moment there Andrew I was going to read it had somehow damaged the rest of the car. Poor old Gertie, she much have been reading this thread and decided to give you a little nudge!

Will keep eyes and ears open. I did know of one but I don't know if it was sold, will ask. Besides asking KK, Owen and Dave Fritz it would be worth placing a wanted ad.

55Kab wrote:

fresh from the paintshop black Swedish 58 keyed down the side at Bristol! :shock: :twisted: It was parked on a club stand overnight. You would think that the one place that you could park a classic VW would be at a VW event where we are all appreciate them!

54 Gertie wrote:

Doesn't surprise me, it was probably one of those "new wave" VW events and even though I like modified cars, as Anna would say, in terms of those type of shows, YUK...not for me!:wink: :lol:

55Kab wrote:

All this and still no pictures of Stoner park:roll: .I have tried to register on Restowagen but despite emailing them,my account is still not activated after a whole week.They do have some nice photos though.

Sunroof53 wrote: