Topic: FRAME TOP HATS REMADE

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi all just had some frame top hats made (the plastic tubes.)...As you can see they are about the same as the originals but I had them made a little longer and wider so as to stop the rubber tops from working lose and dropping off as they do ...(But the centre hole is very slightly oversize so if you want to fit the high viz mast you will have to put  a bit of tape over the end of the pole as you will see in the photos )

[Lancealot]

Nice one Chas, I will have a few. Also what poles are used as I am looking for some.  Also just picked up C5 number 3.

regards

Lance

[ScubaChris]

That's a great idea. I'm still trying all sorts of ways to stop the rubber tops from working themselves free.
The next thing I'm planning to try is to use a pair of blind bolts (domed head). I'll paint the domes black to match the rubbers and then drop the bolts down through the centre of the top hats, securing them from the bottom with wide washers and nyloc nuts. All you should see is a black dome capping each rubber top and holding it down firmly onto the bodywork.

That's the theory anyway! 

C.

[PLOD11]

They look the buisness, i will be interested in a couple of sets if you are selling any !!

John

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi I will be selling some as soon as I get to know how much I will have to pay for them (I have to buy a minimun amount)

[Retro Andy]

I'll take a pair, how much Chas 

Retro Andy.

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi there Andy and John the top hats (plastic tubes) will be £2.00 a pair + postage .let me know how many you want ....

Also if any one else wants any let me know ...Chas

[Retro Andy]

I'll need just the one pair when ready please.

Retro Andy.

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

OK THANKS ANDY JUST GIVE ME YOUR ADDRESS .(EMAIL ME) BYE CHAS

[PLOD11]

Just sent you e mail re these and some other bits.

John