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#Post#: 93705--------------------------------------------------
New Hood Frames
DIR By: ferretjuggler
Date: October 15, 2014, 1:30 pm
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Anybody bought a new set from All Wheel Trim or Paddocks ???
I'm just wondering why people are paying as much or even more
for a second hand set on eBlag ???
Is there something lacking in the fit or quality of the new ones
or are eBay bidders just fucking stupid ???
BTW some robbing cunt has a manky looking sharks tooth rail on
the 'bay for £65 BIN.
No doubt he/she knows that that is price of a brand new one from
All Wheel Trim, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if some Knob
buys it.
#Post#: 93708--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: Mukkybugger
Date: October 15, 2014, 1:47 pm
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I've bought several canvas covers for truck cab defenders in the
past from all wheel trim , good quality and fit .
And service second to none as I wanted one quick for billing,
So they got cutting and sewing extra quick for me :smile1
#Post#: 93760--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: NoelC
Date: October 18, 2014, 3:29 am
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I was fobbed off and let down badly by All Wheel Trim, 3 months
waiting for a truck cab canvas for the 101 and it never showed.
Multiple excuses from the owner. I can't say I've experience of
buying new hoodsticks but based on All Wheel Trim's piss poor
performance I'd be going to Paddocks or Exmoor Trim. Canvas-wise
Undercover Covers made me one that was spot on very quickly -
HTML http://www.undercovercovers.co.uk
HTML http://www.undercovercovers.co.uk
so they're my first choice. I
don't think they sell the stick sets however.
#Post#: 93762--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: ferretjuggler
Date: October 18, 2014, 5:42 am
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Thanks for that Noel.
I've got a sneaking suspicion that all of the hood stick sets
sold in the whole world probably come out of the same workshop.
AWT and Paddocks prices are within a few pounds of each other.
It would be useful if someone in the know could either confirm
or refute myt opinion, before I finally raid my piggy bank.
I wouldn't describe myself as a rivet counter by any means.
But I have an eagle eye for badly made ill fitting shite.
If I'm going to fork out £330 or so I want to know that it's
going to be as good as genuine.
Otherwise I'll be joining the idiots on eBay paying silly money
for battered old bits.
#Post#: 93779--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: Mukkybugger
Date: October 18, 2014, 3:07 pm
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I'm after a set for the summer , so will be interested as to
where and how much you pay , and quality
Thanks :)
#Post#: 93922--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: Rob1769
Date: October 21, 2014, 4:22 pm
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Aye.. I wouldn't mind knowing either... I have a series III
safari and wouldn't mind going topless for the milder months,
seen 2 sets go on ebay within the last 2 weeks for approx. 270 +
P&P second hand so not much less than new.....
#Post#: 93924--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: ferretjuggler
Date: October 21, 2014, 4:55 pm
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And then you have the people who are convinced that the route to
a cheap tilt frame is to buy it one piece at a time.
Sharks Tooth Rail on eBay £65 (same price as a new one)
Bits over the doors £40 each.
The only advantage that I can see is that it's like paying in
installments.
Probably going to cost more than buying new TBH
#Post#: 93928--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: Rob1769
Date: October 21, 2014, 6:35 pm
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I guess in reality one of us should 'just take the plunge' and
buy one... then if it is poorly made send it back letting the
others know :thumbs: presently though I'm not volunteering,
just had to spend £300 on the MG and Landrover needs Exhaust /
shocks and spring bushes doing for MOT :banghead
#Post#: 93961--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: ferretjuggler
Date: October 23, 2014, 8:33 am
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Well looking at the state of my finances I won't be taking the
plunge until next spring at least.
I think I'll try posting the same question on the S2C forums.
They are far more numerous than we, and also many of them seem
to have a great fondness for forking out piles of money on new
kit.
Worth a try at least
#Post#: 94186--------------------------------------------------
Re: New Hood Frames
DIR By: dave88sw
Date: October 31, 2014, 4:02 pm
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If you can wait, i would definitely make the effort to go to the
newbury sort out in april, i got a full set of sticks with shark
tooth rail etc for £140 in perfect condition at the last one.
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