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Offline ferretjuggler

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New Hood Frames
« on: 15 October 2014, 07:30:00 pm »
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 **** stupid ???

BTW some robbing **** 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.

Offline Mukkybugger

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #1 on: 15 October 2014, 07:47:06 pm »
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

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #2 on: 18 October 2014, 09:29:15 am »
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 **** poor performance I'd be going to Paddocks or Exmoor Trim. Canvas-wise Undercover Covers made me one that was spot on very quickly - http://www.undercovercovers.co.uk so they're my first choice. I don't think they sell the stick sets however.
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Offline ferretjuggler

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #3 on: 18 October 2014, 11:42:11 am »
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.

Offline Mukkybugger

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #4 on: 18 October 2014, 09:07:18 pm »
I'm after a set for the summer , so will be interested as to where and how much you pay , and quality
Thanks  :)

Offline Rob1769

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #5 on: 21 October 2014, 10:22:36 pm »
Aye.. I wouldn't mind knowing either...  I have a series III safari and wouldn't mind going **** 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..... 

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #6 on: 21 October 2014, 10:55:54 pm »
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

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #7 on: 22 October 2014, 12:35:11 am »
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

Offline ferretjuggler

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #8 on: 23 October 2014, 02:33:22 pm »
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

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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #9 on: 31 October 2014, 09:02:37 pm »
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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Re: New Hood Frames
« Reply #10 on: 05 November 2014, 05:49:04 am »
Probably going for a new one TBH. I think the lowest price I've seen is £330 minus 5% discount if I rejoin the S2C, and I will be doing that anyway,  for insurance reasons.
Unless something comes up at a Newbury price first,  that is.
Usually when I'm trying to get a bargain, it doesn't happen.
Then I just trip over something without trying.