bigduke6 Posted April 12 Share Posted April 12 Looking for a Canvas hood for my Lightweight FFR, any reasonable condition considered. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/451557483864846?rid=1461135437810856&ad_id&rt=1&refID=0&refType=0&referral_code=commerce_attachment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 minute ago, ruxy said: https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/451557483864846?rid=1461135437810856&ad_id&rt=1&refID=0&refType=0&referral_code=commerce_attachment £ price is a bit heavy , but so is a new hood. It's a civvy type - see the PVC protection patch for the petrol pump nozzel, a 12 volt LWT was fitted by Solihull with a FFR tilt - I have often used civvy tilts on a LWT - even better if sides have webbing/brass buckles for rolling up in summer (a feature you need to negotiate if ordering a FFR type). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigduke6 Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 Thanks ruxy, price seems ok, but it’s a 6hr round journey…… I’ll message seller to see if he will box it and I’ll arrange for pick up delivery etc. In the meantime…… I’ve messaged a local sail maker to see if they could cut and sew a 109” canvas to an 88” size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 15 Share Posted April 15 I once considered getting a 'altration 109 to 88' , it was almost new (IIRC new would be abt. £200 , since tilts have £ increased at a % more than Rovers ) but sold it on Ebay 2005 £80 + postage . Cheap - £40 located in Burnley. looks a little shrunk. Beware - rear panels shrink a unbelievable amount if not roped down at shrinking stage. https://www.facebook.com/commerce/listing/1140556040472926/?ref=share_attachment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigduke6 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Thanks again Ruxy, but folk are beating me to the post regarding the links , I messaged the Guy in Burnley but listing has now gone…… if you find anymore can you just PM me, stops the arseholes jumping the gun ….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 7 hours ago, bigduke6 said: Thanks again Ruxy, but folk are beating me to the post regarding the links , I messaged the Guy in Burnley but listing has now gone…… if you find anymore can you just PM me, stops the arseholes jumping the gun ….. OK , the one in Burnley - no great loss - due to great shrinkage. A new hood the canvas should be at least 2" below the cleats on the upper body-sides, and the rope will slip out but once shrunk it's OK Fully shrunk - you should not see the cleats at all. Most 'duck' is made in India and has been for donkeys, quality does vary lots. In recent years - one tilt maker has had a lot of hammer on internet circles , apparently they no longer manufacture in UK but import made up from India. No names - no pack-drill ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigduke6 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 Cheers ruxy, got price list today from Comptons, these supply the MOD, quite a lead time if none in stock, full 88” FFR = £500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruxy Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 51 minutes ago, bigduke6 said: Cheers ruxy, got price list today from Comptons, these supply the MOD, quite a lead time if none in stock, full 88” FFR = £500. Yes , Comptons (Undercover Covers) are supposed to be the very best, and yes, hoods are now expensive. Over last 40 + years hood £ % inflation more than used Rovers & bricks & mortar , I don't think tentage has inflated at such top $ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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