misterC Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 Sorry to be pedantic Katy, but I'm now the proud owner of 3 Sunchasers as the post below detailed. Could I ask you to be so kind as to update the recently updated list to reflect this. Thanks in advance, Ian. I'd like to add another car to your list of club convertibles.2nd Generation TA40 Griffith Sunchaser 1983 (very late registered Gen 2) 1600cc 2T-B engine, 5-speed T50 manual gearbox Rare RHD car in Silver. Needs restoration and repair to rear R/H quarter following accident in 2000. That makes 3 Sunchasers in the drive now, I'll have to stop buying them or divorce will loom !!!!! Regards, Ian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I've not got a 'vert' but can I just say the Toyota model code for the Gen 6 vert is 'ST202C' - the C standing for convertable/cabriolet/cut-off roof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony-94 Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Just wondering... Q: Did the Jap market get the convertible gen 6? Q2: Did the UK vert gen 6 get climate control or just standard manual A/C? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Just wondering...Q: Did the Jap market get the convertible gen 6? Q2: Did the UK vert gen 6 get climate control or just standard manual A/C? cheers The jap market got the vet but with cloth seats, often/always? auto box, a/c & other stuff, the UK vert got leather & no a/c... I think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HrMajestyUK Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 The jap market got the vet but with cloth seats, often/always? auto box, a/c & other stuff, the UK vert got leather & no a/c... I think mind you, who needs a/c in a vert....if it's that hot, get that roof down! anyway, while I'm here, anyone got any instructions as to the best way to clean the roof. Notice a couple of greeny patches along the edges, and wondering what it the best way to get rid of these and treat it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted January 14, 2007 Report Share Posted January 14, 2007 Heres my old red g4 vert, would have posted pics of my new black one but its just had a bump on the front Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 mind you, who needs a/c in a vert....if it's that hot, get that roof down! anyway, while I'm here, anyone got any instructions as to the best way to clean the roof. Notice a couple of greeny patches along the edges, and wondering what it the best way to get rid of these and treat it. I've tried various things but mine is getting very bad - growing green & yellow stuff, but the poor thing stays out in all weather cos I can't afford a garage. I have the Halfords soft-top kit but it didn't really touch it, though the sealer is probably better than nothing. I've tried washing up liquid & scrubbing but that is fairly useless. I've but black boot polish on a patch to try but it didn't improve it. HELP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndps Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I clean the roof with a small brush which was bought for suede shoes - and a vacuum cleaner. Brush around the roof in small swirling action, vacuum up the debris. I do this every coupla months, just normal washing at other times. When I cannot find the suede brush, any brush does - even the one off the vacuum is better than nowt. Do this when dry. I do not put waterproofer or polish on mohair, the fabric is waterproof when wet. Not sure, but I think it has to "breathe" as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroller Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I use the same method as Johndps but I use a slightly stiffer shoe brush. It takes a bit of effort but is well worth it. Also while I'm here, does anybody have problems with the roof hitting the back seat whilst lowering the roof? I put the roof down a couple of days ago to do some mtce and the top corner of the back window hit of the back of the rear seat as it folded down on the drivers side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Mine is getting very green & the dry brushing isn't enough - I'd try killing the growth with bleach but I don't think a spotty roof would be nice! (though might match the silly tints, oops still haven't removed them!) My glass doesn't touch the seat when it folds but the soft-top is in need of URGENT repair - any ideas? I am worried that a brand new one might be very tricky to get right. The back windows rattles if I put the windows down & the bottom edge of fabric covering the glass is flapping . I must try Brislington repairers (name?) in Bristol soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HrMajestyUK Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 Mine is getting very green & the dry brushing isn't enough - I'd try killing the growth with bleach but I don't think a spotty roof would be nice! (though might match the silly tints, oops still haven't removed them!) My glass doesn't touch the seat when it folds but the soft-top is in need of URGENT repair - any ideas? I am worried that a brand new one might be very tricky to get right. The back windows rattles if I put the windows down & the bottom edge of fabric covering the glass is flapping . I must try Brislington repairers (name?) in Bristol soon. I just got treated to the autoglym cabriolet cleaning kit, tried it on a green spot today and vooom....gone! As soon as we get a dryish moment gonna use it on the whole roof, so I'll let you know how I get on. Out of interest though it doesn't use a brush, but a very hard abrasive style sponge! But hey, seems to work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroller Posted January 21, 2007 Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I know what you mean, the green stuff always comes back after a couple of months even after a good brush and especially when it is constantly damp. I thought about using a weak solution of algae cleaner (the stuff used in tropical fish tanks) but never got round to trying it. Maybe I will the next time if I remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coughdrop Posted January 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2007 I know what you mean, the green stuff always comes back after a couple of months even after a good brush and especially when it is constantly damp. I thought about using a weak solution of algae cleaner (the stuff used in tropical fish tanks) but never got round to trying it. Maybe I will the next time if I remember good idea - I reckon this might work! I think the Halfords kit might be autoglym & I reckon the scrubby sponge might be a quite good alternative to the shoe brush.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 I used black shoe polish on my old one, came out very nice and repelled the rain too. This is no lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HrMajestyUK Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 good idea - I reckon this might work!I think the Halfords kit might be autoglym & I reckon the scrubby sponge might be a quite good alternative to the shoe brush.... update on roof...used autoglym cabriolet kit, worked really well. Do suggest a couple of applications though, as surface does become very 'foamy' and hard to see any hard to get areas in one go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndps Posted February 5, 2007 Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 I don't get green stuff. I don't apply anything to the top. Wash normally, vacuum when dry. Car gets parked everywhere,including under trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ams Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 summer is coming, time to tax and wash the convertible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quaidy Posted May 3, 2007 Report Share Posted May 3, 2007 (edited) Hi all, Room for another? UK '95 red Gen6 vert, got it towards the end of last year and starting to make it a bit cuter for the summer. I'll post some Pics when I get a chance Edited May 3, 2007 by Quaidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highroller Posted May 4, 2007 Report Share Posted May 4, 2007 Welcome and nice to see another vert in the club. Remember to post up them piccies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Quaidy Posted May 5, 2007 Report Share Posted May 5, 2007 (edited) Ok peeps, just took some piccies Edited May 5, 2007 by Quaidy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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