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MG MGB Technical - does anyone know where i can get a top

i have a 1968 mgb roadster and need a top for it.

does anyone know where i can get a top for it at a
resonable price.

I'v look in the catalogs and on the
internet and the want $400. i need a new top but i
dont have that kind of money.

thanks

scot
scot

Scot,

You may try the J.C. Whitney catalog, although I myself have never purchased anything from them. $400.00 for a decent top is about the right price though. Have you also tried Moss Motors? They are a good source, and may have different grades to choose from. Good luck.

David
David

Scott,
Ten years ago I put a Robbins top on my 80B. It still looks great and functions properly. Moss sells them for about $280.00. Also, I see new tops on eBay in the $150 to $200 range, but do not know anything about the quality. In addition, take a look in Hemmings. I see Carabou (sp) and Sidney tops advertised there for a lot less than $400.00. If I lived in CA I would not worry too much about a top. In fact, I did not put my top up until mid December and I live in NE OHIO.

Dave
David Kalp

Victoria British has them for 279 dollars
Phil

Scot-
No need to go broke on this one. $280 for an ordinary vinyl top is a flat-out rip-off. Try contacting Prestige Auto Trim at http:www.prestigeautotrim.com/ The SV vinyl top costs $165 and lasts about five years. HD vinyl costs $204 and lasts about ten years. Add another $15 and you can have a zip-out rear window. Prestige makes their own tops in the UK and I've never heard a complaint about the quaility of their tops. I use their Mohair top and the workmanship is excellent, almost as good as something that's made as a one-off by a custom upholsterer. Don't think so? Check the Archives of this BBS: Lots of good reviews!
Steve S.

Whoops! Let's try that again. http://www.prestigeautotrim.com/
Steve S.

Don't mess about - go straight to the MG Owners Club in the UK and buy one of their hoods (tops) - about $180 and they really do fit properly - no hassle.
Chris Betson

I got my interior kit from Prestige and I can tell you it is top notch. Another member of my local club got his top from them and he recommends them as well.

bob g
Robert Gloyd

Email me and I will see if I can find one for you later. After I get my fuel pump back from David.
Just keep reminding me... probably late next week OK?
Happy New Year!
Craig Hahn

This thread was discussed between 30/12/2001 and 01/01/2002

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