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by G Walker - 24/08/26 06:52 PM
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The difference in tonneau covers is about twice the price for mohair.
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The Mohair is really "Twillfast" an acrylic based outer fabric, waterproof mid layer and a fabric inner layer. The PVC is the Everflex material used on the Traditional hoods fitted to the Classic range and is a pvc outer layer with a leather type grain bonded to a fabric inner. I'm never quite sure why its called Everflex....my hood is as stiff as a board in the cold weather!
Oh...the other difference......Mohair is more expensive!
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I thought the tonneau on the green car was the Pvc one until Matt corrected me... I was expecting to see more of a difference for the price.
He did say that mohair is what Morgan uses for the convertible roofs on it's other models.
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A polished alloy cowl would look good as an alternative to the painted silver one and the chromed one.
That steering wheel would have to go if I bought one....it really looks out of place there.
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Hmm, reading Jay's post, maybe got it the wrong way round (other models use pvc)
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Hmm, prefer the non quilted leather.
What metal was the non chrome cowl? Strikes me that it and a few other bits of brightwork would look deliciously retro nickel plated.
Paint it red with added black and yes please!
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I suspect that most of the bespoke Classic range with the Easyup hoods use mohair whilst the 9 stud "traditional" hoods fitted to the Sport models and the 75th Anniversary 4/4 use Everflex. Both are very traditional hood materials.
Martyn....... From what I've seen of the bare body shells at the factory, all the cowls are superformed alloy. I agree with you....nickel plating would look rather nice. I prefer it to chrome.
Last edited by Jays; 06/03/12 10:43 PM.
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Very interesting and good to know, but is the price-difference to quality-gain ratio good? Is the mohair that much higher quality, more waterproof or resilient against time and the elements?
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Aeroman - I think I was on the stand at the same time as you? Are you there again today, there should be a few TM notables amassing on the stand ready for the Aero Club lunch today? 
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I'm never quite sure why its called Everflex....my hood is as stiff as a board in the cold weather! Hence the common nickname of "Neverflex"  Great photos of the Morgan stand 3Ws Vspec!
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