help with headlining in sunroof 911

[redrobin911]

HI

I'm fitting a new headlining on my '74 sunroof 911 carrera - all nicely stripped and ready to install - at the rear there are supposed to be metal rods used to tension the lower part of the headlining to the parcel shelf. The first pic shows mine (before the headlining was removed) with no metal bar but a fibreboard strap. Is the headling supposed to be fixed to the strap (either glued, stapled or wrapped or ?) or is this non-standard?

Second pic shows one on pelican parts forum where there are metal rods and a loop has been sewn so that tension can be created on this often difficult area of the headlining to tension. Does look to be a more modern 911?

I think the fiberboard should be used (no other reason I can see it there in the first place) but would like some confirmation and advice before fitting up.





Thanks in advance

[visualfx]

Robin,

Early cars had no hooks on the rear parcel shelf (SWB), then hooks were fitted (after LWB) with a piece of mill board used to tension the C post at the bottom as per your picture.

Around 73 there was a crossover between the above and a stitch line along the bottom (as per you second picture) and a rod fitted to tension this area (which always goes like a saggy pair of knickers)

I prefer method one as this allows free movement of the fold to obtain max tension

If you need a couple of pieces of mill board I'll send you two over

I've been toying with the idea of running a Barry Carter metalwork type day course on fitting headlining and basic trimming (door tops, parcel shelf's, door cards etc) do you think this would be of interest?

Proceeds going to 10/10 of course

Garry

[Bootsy]

That would be a great idea Gary

[stretch]

Sounds good. I have a quilt that needs a bit of a repair....

[redrobin911]

Robin,

Early cars had no hooks on the rear parcel shelf (SWB), then hooks were fitted (after LWB) with a piece of mill board used to tension the C post at the bottom as per your picture.

Around 73 there was a crossover between the above and a stitch line along the bottom (as per you second picture) and a rod fitted to tension this area (which always goes like a saggy pair of knickers)

I prefer method one as this allows free movement of the fold to obtain max tension

If you need a couple of pieces of mill board I'll send you two over

I've been toying with the idea of running a Barry Carter metalwork type day course on fitting headlining and basic trimming (door tops, parcel shelf's, door cards etc) do you think this would be of interest?

Proceeds going to 10/10 of course

Thanks Garry - please send when you can - going to try to start his over the weekend but will finish the rear parcel shelf when I get your boards. Good idea re the training day - maybe a little late for me but this I'd make the effort to come over and get some tips anyways

Garry

[visualfx]

Robin,

two in the post

Garry