shortie
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:04 AM |
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MK Indy Tonneau
Just had my new Tonneau fitted, it was made to measure by Soft Bits for Sevens.
All I can say is that their service is excellent and the cover is superb quality.
If anyones interested it cost £250, not cheap but you get what you pay for and this is top notch.
 
Tonneau 1
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Tonneau_2.jpg
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Tonneau_3.jpg
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/upload/Tonneau_4.jpg
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Hellfire
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:05 AM |
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Nice one - am I correct is assuming it can be driven with the passenger side left on? Also the design must be bespoke as some seats i.e. ours, are
adjustable so would not fit into the headrest section.
Steve
[Edited on 14-6-07 by Hellfire]
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Humbug
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:08 AM |
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Very neat, Rich!
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shortie
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:17 AM |
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Yeah, you can remove just the drivers section and leave the passenger bit on (centre zip).
It is bespoke as I have the cage and seats right back, to be honest I would think if you want it perfect it's best to get it made to measure,
certainly worth the effort in my view.
Rich.
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JAG
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:45 AM |
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quote:
it cost £250
Crikey... I reckon you could build a whole car for that  
It does look a very nice job. How long did it take to make?
Justin
Who is this super hero? Sarge? ...No.
Rosemary, the telephone operator? ...No.
Penry, the mild-mannered janitor? ...Could be!
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shortie
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:54 AM |
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It didn't actually take long at all, couple of trips to there workshop and he popped round to me once it was done to fit exactly.
£250 is a cheap price to pay rather than trying to put a bl**dy cover on it when on the trailer and the damn thing keeps blowing off on the road!!!
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Pants On Fire
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:01 AM |
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I have the same from Soft Bits except they put a half door zip in the tonneau and strengthening in below the zip. Cuts right down on buffeting and I
have a very much reduced gravel collection in the car now
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:06 AM |
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That's awesome - I'm definately gonna get me one of those.
Pat...
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gingerprince
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:07 AM |
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That looks very nice, been pondering something similar myself.
I presume you have a removable steering wheel?
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shortie
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:08 AM |
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My steering wheel is removeable, but they will just put a pocket in it similar to the seat pockets if yours isn't removeable.
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Avoneer
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:11 AM |
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Do you have a pic with the drivers side off?
Pat...
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macspeedy
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:16 AM |
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also do you have a photo of the finishing of the edges and corners. Thanks
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DarrenW
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 11:37 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Pants On Fire
I have the same from Soft Bits except they put a half door zip in the tonneau and strengthening in below the zip. Cuts right down on buffeting and I
have a very much reduced gravel collection in the car now
The half door zip is a bloody good idea for ultimate flexibility. Did they fit elbow bulges as well? I assume you can have only half doors fitted,
half doors plus passenger side only and also full tonneau. Considering how much the seperates would cost id imagine this solution is quite cost
effective.
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shortie
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 12:06 PM |
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Basically you can have what you want!!!
Half doors, zipped doors, no centre zip, luggage holder for boot, full wet weather.
Best thing would be to call them and discuss.
Will get a coupld more pics tonight.
Rich.
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macspeedy
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 07:48 PM |
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I made some basic half doors to test how high to have the side, i found that at high speeds the top blowed in even with cord folded into the top, the
air is trying to get in just behind the scuttle, tomorrow i am going to try to make an aluminium half door covered in leather! this way i can make as
much of a elbow space as i need and they won't fold 
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bob
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| posted on 14/6/07 at 10:13 PM |
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Quality job rich 
I've seen a few softbitsforsevens covers and hoods and the quality of the work is second to none, also very nice people too.
I might stop drinking ale for a bit and save the tokens 
[Edited on 14/6/07 by bob]
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Pants On Fire
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 03:29 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by DarrenW
quote:
Originally posted by Pants On Fire
I have the same from Soft Bits except they put a half door zip in the tonneau and strengthening in below the zip. Cuts right down on buffeting and I
have a very much reduced gravel collection in the car now
The half door zip is a bloody good idea for ultimate flexibility. Did they fit elbow bulges as well? I assume you can have only half doors fitted,
half doors plus passenger side only and also full tonneau. Considering how much the seperates would cost id imagine this solution is quite cost
effective.
You can have both half doors.
Both half doors and passenger side tonneau.
Or comlete cover up.
Mine was £340 incl VAT in Mohair and all made from my measurements, Jill wasn't keen to do it this way but it was the middle of winter and I
didn't fancy a 3 hour round trip to Billingshurst.
It all fitted to perfection.
If you do take a trip down there it's damn easy to miss the place, just look out for the chequered flag hanging from a tree. No off road
parking, they have space for 1 car on the driveway.
Yes, I am an agent of Satan, but my duties are largely ceremonial.
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DarrenW
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| posted on 20/6/07 at 03:52 PM |
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Ive just looked for a pic in your archive, but super slow broadband means they are taking a while to load up. Is there one there?
Unfortunately i think SBF7's are a bit far out of my way to get measured up.
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