Tonneau

MartinClan · #1 18th June 2009, 15:12

Does anyone have any pictures of the Sportster tonneau? I just received mine from Marlin and there doesn't seem to be any cut-out at the back to take into account the roll bar. I could just be being a bit thick but there are no instructions for fitting which doesn't help.

Also the centre zip is fitted at an angle so that it starts at the centre at the back and then angles towards the drivers side. By the time it reaches the front the panel is only about 12 inches wide. (I will post a picture later) I am sure there is a reason for this but I can't think what at the moment.

On the plus side it looks well made and is supplied with good fixings (lift-the-dot rather than the cheaper press stud things you sometimes get)

Robin

Chris Cussen · #2 18th June 2009, 15:25

Just a thought, if the vehicle needs to go through IVA the lift-the-dot fasteners will be a big fail point!

peterux · #3 18th June 2009, 22:30

Patrick has a couple on his website under Kit Car shows..

http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/st07-089.jpg
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/st07-039.jpg
http://www.msportster.co.uk/data/st07-040.jpg

Not sure if these are Marlin supplied?
I guess the angle is to keep as much covered as possible.
I expect you have to cut your own roll bar holes to suit.
I've got some pictures of another car but it has the zip straight down the middle so suspect it's not a Marlin one.
...peter

MartinClan · #4 19th June 2009, 07:47

Thanks Peter

The Marlin Tonneau looks like the one on the red car. It's in three parts with the centre zip offset towards the driver at the front. (Mine doesn't have the headrest pods) I spoke to Terry and she confirmed it should have cutouts for the roll bar. Marlin have the covers made by a 3rd party so it's not really their fault other than perhaps they should have checked it before it was sent out.

Apparently Marlin are now away for two weeks so they have given me the name of a contact at their supplier so I can try and get it sorted.

Life is never simple.....

Robin

AndyDane · #5 25th June 2009, 23:02

Would be keen to hear your results - I bought one over the winter from Marlin not thinking that it needs to be warm when fitting else it will sag.

I asked about the cutout and Mark told me I need to cut the tonneau around the roll bar myself.

I haven't figured out how to put the fastenings onto the tonneau yet....

Andy

MartinClan · #6 26th June 2009, 07:52

Personally I wouldn't want to make the roll bar cutouts myself. The material has to be reinforced by being doubled up and stitched - not really a DIY job. I spoke directly to the manufacturer and they said to send it back directly to them - which I have done. It will be interesting to see the results....

When I spoke to Lang & Potter (who make the Tonneau) they told me that they had the pattern for the cutouts - but their seemed to be some confusion between them and Marlin as to if they were standard.

Hmmmm.......

Robin

PS - I beleive that there is a tool that you can buy to fit the bits to the tonneaue - but it is expensive.

Patrick · #7 26th June 2009, 08:20

What are their details?

Patrick · #8 26th June 2009, 11:15

excellent thanks

AndyDane · #9 1st July 2009, 21:54

Hows the tonneau going Robin?

MartinClan · #10 2nd July 2009, 07:47

Still at L & P having the roll bar cut-outs made. Supposed to get it back by tomorrow but I am not holding my breath. Fortunately I haven't paid for it yet....

I will post up some pictures once it has returned.

Robin

peterux · #11 2nd July 2009, 21:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by MartinClan

Still at L & P having the roll bar cut-outs made. Supposed to get it back by tomorrow but I am not holding my breath. Fortunately I haven't paid for it yet....

I will post up some pictures once it has returned.

Robin

Actually, they were pretty fast getting me my right size hood so you may be surprised!

MartinClan · #12 3rd July 2009, 08:37

A question for Peter....

When fitting the "Lift the dot" fixings on your hood did you use the special tool - or did you improvise?

Robin

Patrick · #13 16th August 2009, 09:21

As you know I don't have a hood but I did try to fit my tub scientifically using a tape measure. I gave up pretty quickly as both the chassis and the tub are not symmetrical, so I would guess that will translate into a wonky hood as well!