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Convertible hood
MikeP:
Does anyone know who can supply and fit a convertible hood for a 1996 Ace Brooklands which has the mechanism but no fabric covering. From what I have found on this forum the hood is from a Peugeot 306. Would one of these Peugeot hoods fit? Any leads, tips or advice would be most welcome
Thanks
Mike
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Mike
If you are in the UK, Give Mike Wheatley of Elite Coach Trimming a call.
Mobile number : 07949 980260
land line : 01933 443422
53 Rixon Road
Finedon Road Ind Estate
Wellingborough
Northamptonshire
NN8 4BA
Specialist in Aston Martin, but will do any vehicle...……..
Traditional and Modern material used i.e. Connolly Hide, Wilton Carpet, Mohair Hooding, Woolcloth, Doby lining, Alcantara etc
Keith
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paho:
Good tip from Keith. Hope you are one of the lucky one's with working ecu and hydraulic pump.
The hood profile is not the same as a Peugeot 306. The similarities to the Peugeot are that both vehicles use Power Packer control units, hydraulic pumps and have the same opening and closing cycle.
The hydraulic mechanism on the roof frame end does not look the same.
Other posts have stated that the control unit from a 306 does not work. Sofar I hav'nt found a replacement control unit or pump to compare exactly. I have compared the pump using pictures, the only differences I can see are that the manifold on the pump has 12 pipes connected on the Ace, 8 on the 306. I think this maybe because there is an extra rear arch and hood cover hydraulic ram compared to the 306 which would require 4 extra hydraulic feeds but I'm guessing here. The electric motor driving the pump can also have different drive shaft ends that transfer the drive to the pump part. Otherwise the motor looks as if its interchangable. I've stripped down mine after it blew a fuse (water-logged), cleaned and lubricated it and its still going strong.
/Paho
MikeP:
Thanks guys.Great information. I will give Mike Wheatley a call. Hopefully he can help and get a car back on the road.
Cheers
Mike
MikeP:
I have spoken to Mike Wheatley and he can do the hood fabric in mohair for a very reasonable price. So all good. Thanks again for the assistance. It is much appreciated.
Cheers
Mike
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