C70: - Replacing the fabric roof

pjwhitfield · Feb 29th, 2024, 10:54

Anyone know how much hassle it is to replace the fabric on a Mk1 C70? I've seen new aftermarket ones for sale for around £400 and I assume its "just" a case of removing the old one and then hopefully sliding the new one over and then fixing in place?

Or am I being far too optimistic there?

ITSv40 · Feb 29th, 2024, 13:35

Several folks have done it and not reported too much hassle. I think the two main things are 1, the quality of the new roof and 2, the competence of the fitter. Best to search for Youtube videos of 'how to do it'. Volvo do list comprehensive instructions in VIDA.

Tannaton · Mar 2nd, 2024, 18:43

Mine has had a new roof at some point and it's a realy quality job - it's actually quieter inside than the factory roofs so much be thicker or have soundproofing.

But don't attept it yourself, it's a real specialist skill, they also have to transfer and re-glue the rear window and the roof mechanism may need calibrating afterwards which is not straight forward.

It is possible to buy a second hand roof assembly and transfer that.

ITSv40 · Mar 2nd, 2024, 20:20

There is a supplier of new roofs in the states - cannot recall the name at the moment - who supply new hoods made of the correct material with the glass heated screen already installed. Sometime ago a forum member in Australia fitted one diy without any issues.

This is the company I was thinking of. https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Volvo...top-s/5348.htm

VOLVWALL · Apr 13th, 2024, 08:38

I had mine done by carhood warehouse in Sevenoaks. It was not cheap, but they supply the roof and re installed the window in the back. Did a good job. See link below for their web site https://www.carhood.com/reviews/

Feb 29th, 2024, 10:54	#1
pjwhitfield Junior Member Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 21:18 Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: newcastle	Replacing the fabric roof Anyone know how much hassle it is to replace the fabric on a Mk1 C70? I've seen new aftermarket ones for sale for around £400 and I assume its "just" a case of removing the old one and then hopefully sliding the new one over and then fixing in place? Or am I being far too optimistic there?

Feb 29th, 2024, 13:35	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:15 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	Several folks have done it and not reported too much hassle. I think the two main things are 1, the quality of the new roof and 2, the competence of the fitter. Best to search for Youtube videos of 'how to do it'. Volvo do list comprehensive instructions in VIDA. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Mar 2nd, 2024, 18:43	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 00:22 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Mine has had a new roof at some point and it's a realy quality job - it's actually quieter inside than the factory roofs so much be thicker or have soundproofing. But don't attept it yourself, it's a real specialist skill, they also have to transfer and re-glue the rear window and the roof mechanism may need calibrating afterwards which is not straight forward. It is possible to buy a second hand roof assembly and transfer that. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Mar 2nd, 2024, 20:20	#4
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 13:15 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	There is a supplier of new roofs in the states - cannot recall the name at the moment - who supply new hoods made of the correct material with the glass heated screen already installed. Sometime ago a forum member in Australia fitted one diy without any issues. This is the company I was thinking of. https://www.autotopsdirect.com/Volvo...top-s/5348.htm __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com Last edited by ITSv40; Mar 2nd, 2024 at 22:16.

Apr 13th, 2024, 08:38	#5
VOLVWALL New Member Last Online: Apr 13th, 2024 08:38 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: Truro	I had mine done by carhood warehouse in Sevenoaks. It was not cheap, but they supply the roof and re installed the window in the back. Did a good job. See link below for their web site https://www.carhood.com/reviews/

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