F-1 tech.....making a headliner
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07-11-2013, 06:13 PM
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10-27-2013, 10:14 AM
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Upholstery almost completed
I worked on the headliner this week, since we had weather in 15-20 degrees Celsius days. Stuck with my PVC templates and got headliner covered and in place. Shaped the sides yesterday and have them attached, probably will wait until warm spring weather to complete them; it is snowing today !
The PVC is brittle in cold weather. I used a heat gun to shape them and although they are not perfect; they are as good as the original cardboard for sure. Lots of trial and error, but it is done.
Tom
Tried to upload a couple of pics but can't seem to save them to my gallery ? ? ?
The PVC is brittle in cold weather. I used a heat gun to shape them and although they are not perfect; they are as good as the original cardboard for sure. Lots of trial and error, but it is done.
Tom
Tried to upload a couple of pics but can't seem to save them to my gallery ? ? ?
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10-27-2013, 10:50 AM
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While not as clever as some with the head liner work, I do have an offer that may be of interest. I have pieces from a 49 original interior available for the cost of shipping. All the parts below the headliner in the stock brown: back panels and kick panels. Obviously, these show some wear. They would spiff up an interior somewhat. Shoot me a pm if you have a use.
DW
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06-10-2016, 09:29 PM
Well, this turned out to be a lot bigger project than I had planned. As usual. I learned some things, namely that I'm no upholsterer.
It turned out pretty good....not a pro job for sure. I can live with it, this truck is going to get DRIVEN....not really a show car.
Would I do it again? Probably, it would be much easier the next time. I have about $200 into this.... the trim shop quoted me $800+....so I like that part. But it was a huge amount of work
Thanks for following along and your positive comments, here are some final pics....
When I get it out side I will take some better ones.
It turned out pretty good....not a pro job for sure. I can live with it, this truck is going to get DRIVEN....not really a show car.
Would I do it again? Probably, it would be much easier the next time. I have about $200 into this.... the trim shop quoted me $800+....so I like that part. But it was a huge amount of work
Thanks for following along and your positive comments, here are some final pics....
When I get it out side I will take some better ones.
#85
06-11-2016, 08:50 PM
The corner pieces are held in by the window rubber and the pieces above and below the rear window overlapping them. And by screws along the door edge.
I used aluminum for this because it keeps it's shape...sheetmetal will be harder to use because it is flexible, but should work if you get it the right shape.
Did you make a pattern? It is a must as these pieces have to be exactly the right size...
I used aluminum for this because it keeps it's shape...sheetmetal will be harder to use because it is flexible, but should work if you get it the right shape.
Did you make a pattern? It is a must as these pieces have to be exactly the right size...
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