Convertible roof not opening!

[jimjim]

I have just got a D reg 325 cab with a manual roof. The problem I have is that the roof will not fold down past the rear headrests as it gets caught on them. The previous owner said it had a new hood fitted about 4 years ago and kt wirked fine but the car has been sitting for 3 of those years. Can anybody help please? Many thanks

[macas]

Is it just the fabric that gets caught?
Mine also does this but i just pull it out of the way,its never really been a concern.
Get a pic up if you can.

[ben9040]

sounds like the elastic tension straps that help the roof fold have lost their elasticity, these often arent replaced even when the roof is so are probably now about 25 years old! if you search on here for tension straps there is quite a lot of discussion and remedies.

[Rtaylor2208]

Is the frame in good condition. Mine cracked at the rear corner on the passenger side and did this but as mentioned above a bit of wiggling worked.