rover3l123
Rover Fanatic
Originally from Llangollen area North Wales and relocated to the US in 1995 with the P5
Posts: 174
|
Post by rover3l123 on Aug 6, 2012 17:51:34 GMT
After completing the sound deadening project, I have been able to put back the headlining (main piece) after replacing the original fabric (complete with mouse holes) with another one obtained from Dave Green. This job is easier said than done in terms of getting the tension right and eliminating creases. It looks ok but I am not entirely satisfied and before I consider adding the side trims and front and rear pieces I am going to work on further adjustments to the tension insitu. I have started recovering the side and front / rear pieces and that is an interesting task to say the least. Firstly the original foam under the vinyl was badly deteriorated and had converted to powder. Having scrapped that off, I replaced it with some felt batting from a fabric shop. Then recovering with the new / old vinyl is quite tricky in terms of getting all of the creases out and lining up the edges etc. I think I am going to take my time with this to get it right. The vinyl is held in place by a combination of staples and adhesive. One issue is that the staples are only 4mm long so that they don't penetrate through the hardboard. These were not available in the US and so I had to order them from Woolies in the UK. Next problem is finding a staple gun that is compatible with them
|
|
|
Post by johnwp5bcoupe on Aug 7, 2012 7:24:44 GMT
Speaking from my own experience the Headlining frame once removed from the car springs outwards, so I measured the frame in the car and made the frame slightly narrower 10m (just checked my notes) so the frame sprung outwards when fitted stretching the Vinyl it must be totally ripple free before fitting You can see the bracket pulling the frame There are a couple more pictures on the Album I really must sort it out s88.photobucket.com/albums/k163/johnwp5bcoupe/?start=all
|
|
rover3l123
Rover Fanatic
Originally from Llangollen area North Wales and relocated to the US in 1995 with the P5
Posts: 174
|
Post by rover3l123 on Aug 12, 2012 19:47:20 GMT
wow that is really nice work. I did not think of the compression that is exerted on the headlining when it is refitted but I see what you mean as it was a challenge to get it back in position. Having it got it back in, I think I am going to take my time and see if I can correct the tension in situ before considering taking it back out. I still have the side, front and rear pieces to do and am finding the replacement used trim I obtained is not quite matching on the front piece to the holes that are there for the sun visor. It could be a tension issue but I am concerned with tearing the replacement fabric which due to age is quite brittle. If I can't get it right then I will have to buy another used set but this time obtain them still assembled to the underlying hardboard etc. Living in the US, I decided just to get the fabric so that I could carry it home following one of my family visits.
|
|
rover3l123
Rover Fanatic
Originally from Llangollen area North Wales and relocated to the US in 1995 with the P5
Posts: 174
|
Post by rover3l123 on Sept 9, 2012 17:32:46 GMT
Making some progress with the remaining pieces but the finished result is not looking very good. Sort of one of those jobs you wish you never started. John looking at your work I noticed that other than the obviously very high standard, the fabric you have used looks to be of the OEM pattern. Can I ask where you sourced this from?
I noticed that JRW sells a headlining kit, has anyone bought one of this and if so what is the quality like and is the fabric pattern OEM?
|
|
|
Post by stan on Sept 25, 2012 9:06:54 GMT
Hope you dont mind me joining this thread? In a past life, my first job was a Coach Trimmer (car trimmer in new money) and my boss used to have loads of the Oatmeal Headlining. Until I sat in a P5B at the weekend I did'nt realise what it was used for, underlying the quality feel of the car it does. Whilst on my travels looking for other materials (I am making a new interior for my Campervan presently) I have seen a material similar to that ? The problem is where ? Its either John Lewis or Dunhelm Mill one or the other. Next time I am there I will have a closer look but it is still in use today. Generally I would never recommend household textiles for cars but if you want that original look then you have to take what you can. I can also recommend Segals Motor trimmings (who used to supply my boss - now sadly gone) www.segalmotortrimmings.net/www.segalmotortrimmings.net/info.phpThey are not cheap but they tend to have old stuff others dont. Phone them the website is not the best - they are located in Central Manchester and easy to get to. Hope this helps? BTW good job on the headlining, tension is everything no tension then you will sag and spoil the look. Dont give up on it you are doing really well.
|
|