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Hi All,

Finally after the mechanics and respray are complete on my '83 Ci Autohomes camper, I'm getting around to the roof, which is one of those hard sided on all 4 sides ones.

Its clearly all rotten and the roof lining looks like weetabix but I think a good clean up and cutting session and lining with marine ply or something will look ok. I'm actually booked in at Autovan in a month for a new roof but to be fair, I'm not sure its needed at this stage for the price.

I do however need some new gas struts for the roof, the rusty broken ones just say "Suspa" West Germany B500? " and 357 300 2.4 at the end. I am assuming its the original ones fitted on the conversion. Looking at SGS' website its not clear which ones I need to order, has anyone got any ideas, I know theres a few owners with these type of roofs.

On another point my drivers window only winds up 3/4 of the way and then the handle just keeps clicking and turning, someone said its an easy fix , any clues?

As ever any advice most appreciated.

All the best,

Stu

Hi.

I think I have four of the struts you want. I used to have a CI Autohomes conversion on a 1980 air cooled. I will check tomorrow and PM you. It would be helpful if you put your location on your details.

Pete

Hi Pete,

Will do I'm Lightwater, Surrey Gu18

Thanks,

Stu

rack in the winder will be worn and maybe bearing part of handle too. i have fixed them in the past but after removing etc may as well fit a replacement ,plenty s/hand about
mm

Thanks Mick much appreciated I'll have a sniff around.

Cheers Stu

P.s Pete Any joy on the struts?

Simpsonstu wrote:Thanks Mick much appreciated I'll have a sniff around.

Cheers Stu

P.s Pete Any joy on the struts?

Sorry Stu - work stuff taken over. I will get out in the shed tomorrow and check them out.

Pete

Stu. PM gone to you.

Pete