roof frame

[mikemike]

i am looking for a a roof frame for a 1991 318 convertible . the hoop frame holding the hood just under the rear window has snapped , previous owner did a rubbish repair . part number is 54311932701 , any help is greatly appreciated .[/img]

[Stefan on probation]

Are you going to try to repair your frame in situ? As it might be a cheaper option to source a complete roof.

Photos of your frame and the damage would help.

[mikemike]

it has been badly repaired before and its the repair which has failed , so would prefer to replace it for peace of mind

[Stefan on probation]

I can't visualise the part, would you need to remove the mohair roof and the tension straps to fit this part or will it slide in to place?

[mikemike]

i did try to add a photo of the frame but as normal for me big fail . the hoop on the bottom of the roof just under the rear window is the part that's failed it holds the roof flush with the horseshoe so would need to undo the tension straps and bottom of the roof itself . welding it in the car would just set light to everything but as its failed before its going to happen again

[Stefan on probation]

Ah the bit you hold onto and lift to help fold the roof, will have to check mine over the weekend as I would have though that it would be sod of a job to do as its attached to the mohair.

In what condition is the rest of the roof?

[mikemike]

the roof is only a few years old so in very good condition , and as you say its going to be a sod of a job trying to reweld an old repair and it would only last so long , if it was a straight bar it would have been easy to make one but as its shaped not so easy , did look online for a replacement but you can only buy the complete frame for 2400 euro cheap at half the price , will keep at it something will show up

[Stefan on probation]

Shame I bought a complete roof with frame a few years back for under £500 and gave away my old one.

If I pm you my email address can you send me some photos?

[HartgeH27]

I have a spare frame.

[mikemike]

thanks for all the help from everyone , found a frame now have a plan on how to take the part off and refit it to the other roof , thanks again everyone