Top coat done

Today I finished the paint on the Hardtop.
Here are some shots of me in action and the hardtop right after spraying. 

I need to buff this once its hardened then I can fit the headling and refit the glass and rubbers. I am quite please with how this is looking so far. Not perfect by any means but still looking nice,

I've been a tad lazy this week

Laziness is a strong point for me lol, I struggled to find any motivation all week until this evening.
More filler more rubbing down and more primer.
I think it is just about ready for top coat now.
Time to think about ordering the headlining material me thinks.

Hardtop Almost There Now

This afternoon I worked more on the hard top, I decided to tackle the underside where the rubbers will seat, I wanted to paint these red prior to the rest of the top to make it easier when I do paint job proper. Once dry I flipped it back over and gave the roof a sand down and another coat of primer.

The photos show as it is after todays efforts.
Then I spent a little time cleaning out the garage.

Hardtop Trial Fit

I decided it was time to trial fit yesterday so I could a) assess the alignments of both the roof and the car and b) whether or not to continue with it.
You can see from the next 3 photos that my windscreen is about 1 inch out on the drivers side and 1/2 inch out on the passenger side, either my roof is twisted or the car is and  the bulkhead/windscreen has retracted a little or more likely, a combination of both.

I managed to get it fitted by sitting in the car and using my foot against the a pillar to push whilst pulling the front of the roof down. I think I may need some spacers under the tub and once I figure where I will have a go at that.

At least I now know that it will fit the car so can continue with the work.

Progress so far

Gave it an etch prime and first application of filler.

Another Hardtop

I got another hard top from Spitfire Graveyard £75. Its in much better shape though not as solid as originally thought.
Here are some pics as it was when I got it and of it cleaned and having had some hammer work done to it. Some of the damage was quite sever and hidden with filler.