2004 Cab internal lining repair, need help

[darrinsmith]

Hello and Merry Christmas from down under!

My 2004 Cab's (it's a turbo but should be the same as regular cabs?) internal lining is all messed up around where the main support arm folds.

It looks like someone's had a go at it before and mucked it up.

It doesn't look right, and there's a loose flap of material that hangs down and is always getting caught in the folding arms.

It just came back from the dealer after they replaced the drive mechanism, but they didn't remove the top, and they don't want to fix it, only replace the entire lining.

the rest of the lining and top is in good condition, so I was wondering if a handy cab owner (same model year) would be able to post some pictures of how all the bits of fabric go together and how they are mounted and work around the folding steel arm.

I have the workshop manual but the diargams are very unclear, and there have been several revisions over the years.

I've posted some pictures below so you can see the trouble I'm having. It's the same on BOTH sides of the car.

Thanks again!

Darrin Smith

Here's the lining as it is with the roof closed. You might be able to see the bit of lining laying toward the rear.

Here's me holding the loose bit of material up towards the rear.

Again me holding the loose material up toward where I think it should go.

A close up of the lining showing the loose flap again laying on the roll over bar.

Here's how I think it should be? attached to the other bits of material? but I'm not sure how it all works around the metal arm, I think the velco bits are all wrong.

[DK570]

Try an upholstery shop. Check out this thread on Rennlist: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/996-forum/715004-cabrio-top-coming-apart-inside.html?referrerid=102468

[darrinsmith]

Thanks, but I need to be able to show them how the top goes.

It doesn't look right, particularly the way it goes around the metal arm.

Unfortunately Perth is a small city, and unless you drive a Ford or a Holden (GM for our American friends) then no one really wants to touch it. You can also count the number of Motor trimmers (that's what we call them) on one hand.

The dealer also says they can't recommend anyone.

My wife's Aunty makes curtains, so I'm sure she could repair it, but it would really help to be able to see exactly how it goes together and what attaches to what.

Thanks!

DS

[DK570]

Sorry, I've got the hardtop on for winter, so I can't take any pics of what the soft top looks like now.

[darrinsmith]

Anyone else able to post a couple of pics?

Thanks

DS