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Good method but would probablty only work on cars with that type of hood.

New tonneau cover fitted and folded nicely following Ken's instructions. There's no interference with the belt, so given that I will only be using the cover on those occasion when I escape on my own I'll hold fire on the three zipper for now.



I did take the opportunity to beef up those little Tenax fixing studs next to the door though. They're easily bent and broken when you forget to release the popper whilst lowering the easy up. Mine had suffered some trauma in the past and with senility setting in its only a matter of time. So a 5 minute pre-emptive job to fit the sturdier 2BA version that might just save me hours digging out a broken thread later.

Nicely done, Roger 👍🏼

I too found this way of folding excellent.
Just one point on the tenax: Prior to purchasing our first Morgan some years ago, we first hired one from Berrybrook. The hood was about 6 years old and was badly torn on both sides in that fastener area certainly due to the inexperience of a multitude of hirers. The point I am making is that there has to be a sacrificial point somewhere…broken tenax or possibility of a torn hood if the tenax does not let go ?

I quite understand what you mean Doug, although also for an experienced Morgan owner doing the procedures the right way, a broken Tenax pin is not an exception and can easily damage the body panel/paintwork. So something a bit sturdier, e/g from stainless steel would be more comforting than the original chromed brass ones!

Good point Doug. Hadn't realised the hood tears. I don't know which would be worse a damaged hood or side panel messed up through extracting the broken thread.

I have some spare Tenax's. Perhaps I could put a small cut with a junior hacksaw in the shoulder of the Tenax just below the head. That way is would be inclined to shear there leaving the hexagon in place to remove the remainder.

Good idea Rog. From distant memory, I think that hood was the pvc type, rather than mohair. Maybe it had become brittle on the folds/ creases after 6 years use.

Look, I haven't read every post here, but back to the fouling of the seat belt thing.
Your seat belt guides might be different from mine however I have dispensed with them altogether. My belt comes straight fron the reel to the shoulder. Stays on, retracts, no problem.