Devon roof switch on Autohomes hightop.

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Psimon73
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Devon roof switch on Autohomes hightop.

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Hi,
Can someone please tell me if I need the fibreglass bottom bit (the frame like bit which fits to the roof) is it required to fit a Devon type top. I've just received a poptop roof but don't have the bottom bit which it fits over.

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The fibreglass frame is where the bellows fit to, and tidies up the edge of the cut roof. If you were to build a timber frame or similar to take its place, it could work, but you definitely need something to lift the bellows up a couple of inches, or it won't work when you open the roof...
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Have a look at the link below, hopefully it will explain what you need to know.

https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=40&t=135492
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Ok,
Hopefully the existing wooden base won't need too much modifying. I expect I can knock something up. Thanks

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