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Started by howdidigethere, February 26, 2015, 10:25:12 PM

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howdidigethere

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hi guys does anyone know where i can get a soft top for my wizard i have the original to use as a template just cant find anyone to do the work any help would be greatly appreciated

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Try car trim place should be able to make one, failing that try local boat yards. Most softops 'back in the day' were made by marine places.

I just did a quick search and this sounds like the sort of place, I don't know them personally of course.

http://www.yell.com/biz/ac-coach-trimming-bedford-3349600/

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as da man said,boat trimmers usually do a very good bespoke job.if you can supply them with something to copy the price should be very reasonable

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Hi Paul,

Unfortunately the various known good trimmers around us have closed down over the last few months. There is a specialist near Aylesbury I have heard of but need to get their details. They specialise in soft tops and the like.

But also, POACHER - who did you use? I remember it was someone on the Hemel/Leighton Buzzard road wasn't it??
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We would take it on but we have to much happening right now........ :-\

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thanks for the replies guys will give that place in bedford a call tomorrow

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HI GUYS PLACE IN BEDFORD TOO BUSY TO TAKE IT ON ANY ONE GOT ANY IDEAS

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can be a nightmare ive a guy up here in the north west if your stuck many years ago i lost the roof off my wizard when in storage i had nothing to copy it might sound harsh but in the end i bought a full project car in bits just cause it had a new roof and frame with it ended up breaking the car to get my money back. if you look on the bay it might be worth looking for a full car you might just buy one cheap for the roof ....ring me if you want to speek to my trimmer 07412 095095......

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Hukes hoods,restorer,upholsterer and designer of all soft tops. Leighton Buzzard rd Hemel hempstead, 01442 843144. sent you pm.
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