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Offline Disco Matt

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Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« on: March 19, 2010, 16:49:30 »
Just curious (and with a view to a 3dr V6 Freelander if my Disco ever has a major mechanical failure) - if you buy a hardback version can you swap to the softback, or are there differences in the bodyshells?
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Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« Reply #1 on: March 19, 2010, 17:44:07 »
As far as I know, you can swap them as long as you have all the right bits!
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Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« Reply #2 on: March 19, 2010, 18:28:04 »
No difference at all. All the mountings are there, you just need all the bits.
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Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« Reply #3 on: March 19, 2010, 21:07:16 »
Thanks chaps - obviously the roof rails would be a good idea to deflect branches from the fabric. The only vehicle I have any knowledge about with interchangeable roof panels is the Mazda MX5!  :lol:
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Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2010, 10:16:50 »
Roof rails are a pain with a hard top. A real nightmare removing/replacing it.
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Re: Hardback/Softback - can they be swapped?
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2010, 10:52:00 »
I'll second that,i got fed up with all the trouble.

 






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