Devon pop top roof

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Yollieg, Apr 15, 2015.

  1. Hi guys hoping you can help, I'm on the last part of my restoration, got the roof on, and fitted the hydraulic struts but now can't get the roof down, can anyone help I must be missing something or fitted them wrong anyone got a picture of any ideas please. I hope this picture link works



    file:///Users/yolandegreen/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library.photolibrary/Previews/2015/04/15/20150415-220052/QH%25odlnRTeasPBl4PZuGqg/IMG_2700.jpg

    many thanks Yolande
     
  2. link no worky...which roof is it, as far as I know devons used springs rather than struts
     
  3. The 'Double Top' full length roof had hydraulic struts. Two at each end. Are you sure you haven't got the struts the wrong way round? They should be like this.
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  4. thanks for your replies, it has black struts, look a bit like hydraulic things, two at each end, front and back, when not on the roof they go in and out fine, but once fitted they lock and can't get the roof down, also should there be something to pull the roof down, i.e. a handle, we have no extra holes for a handle?
     
  5. vintage auto repairs have you got any pictures please, I looked on your website and FB page but couldn't see any
     
  6. Have you got a Devon double top like Brothernumberone posted? If so I can take a photo of the handles you should have.
     
  7. Here's a pic of mine [​IMG]
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  8. mikedjames

    mikedjames Supporter

    FYI I recently bought some gas struts off eBay for the tailgate on my Peugeot. They have about twice the force of the old ones and the tailgate flies up fast enough you need to remember to step back smartly.
    I wonder if the problem here is similar - same length but too much pressure in new struts..
     
  9. Thanks guys, I will try and post a picture tomorrow mine is the black gas struts, but they are on the inside, I will check they are the right way round tomorrow
     
  10. file:///Users/yolandegreen/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library.photolibrary/Previews/2015/04/18/20150418-180831/xE4%25jRAqQvWjq4OYw3hvhw/IMG_2736.jpg

    file:///Users/yolandegreen/Pictures/iPhoto%20Library.photolibrary/Masters/2015/04/18/20150418-180831/IMG_2737.JPG

    Hi guys I hope this links work, these are my struts, they came with the van but it was a real mess when I brought it and the roof was held down by clamps and rope as it is again at the moment, if anyone knows what toggle etc I need to hold the roof down and if the struts are right, is LHD 1978 Devon, many thanks

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