Toneau cover? I want one!

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Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby BRYAN GORE » Tue 09.12.2014, 11:44

Hi all. Can you get a tonneau cover for an Elan? what i mean is the flexible cover split down the centre with zip so you can close up the cockpit. I had one on my MG for years and Never used the hood. Any idea whereI can get one please,
Many thanks for help, Bryan from cold but sunny spain
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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby epipete » Tue 09.12.2014, 12:45

As I understand it the answer is no!

One of the considerations is how it would be fixed along the sides of the car, it'd probably need fastenings drilled along the door and hood cover - not very pretty. And then there is the dash, how is that dealt with?

No doubt, if you can get around these issues there are plenty of upholsterers etc who could design and manufacture one but at what price

I agree though, it would be a nice alternative.
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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby lotustonybassplayer » Tue 09.12.2014, 22:28

look on page 8 lotus festival 2012 pic of a car with toneau fitted, cant do links :roll:
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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby Fredjohn » Tue 09.12.2014, 23:21

lotustonybassplayer wrote:look on page 8 lotus festival 2012 pic of a car with toneau fitted, cant do links :roll:



Try this link :D

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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby Tuga2112 » Wed 10.12.2014, 00:33

what is the purpose of a toneau cover ?
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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby tb10 » Wed 10.12.2014, 12:57


Re: Lotus Festival 2012 AT BRANDS HATCH

Postby JIMBO » Sun 19.08.2012, 22:02
Yes and no, I spoke to one of the owners and his was the production version (much better) and the other was the proto-type.
I believe they cost £350, but dont hold me to that. not a bad price really, but a shame that the door has to be drilled to take the pop fastners.
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and from that picture, the windows are down so is the door drilled on the outside or on the door card?

Alternatively, wear a large flowing skirt :lol: ...........as i get my wife to tuck the front of her skirt into the glovebox and that keeps her warm as the heater blower inflates the fabric..............Lucky Girl!!! 8)

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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby epipete » Wed 10.12.2014, 16:20

Far far too much information there, John
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Re: Toneau cover? I want one!

Postby steve matthews » Wed 10.12.2014, 19:09

tb10 wrote:s i get my wife to tuck the front of her skirt into the glovebox and that keeps her warm as the heater blower inflates the fabric..............Lucky Girl!!! 8)



:shock: Now I want one.
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