Help fitting Headlining

9Torsion · Post by **9Torsion** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:15 pm

Can any one help, as you can see from my other listings I am restoring my Carrera 3. I have one major job which may causes problems, fitting the headlining. Does anyone have and clues or tips when fitting headlining?

Regards

Anthony

Nick Moss · Post by **Nick Moss** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 3:35 pm

Do a search, the subject has been covered here recently

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 4:02 pm

I followed the Haynes, which pretty much covered it for me. Get yourself some bull dog clips!

9Torsion · Post by **9Torsion** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 5:13 pm

Thanks for that I will raid the cubard at work for 200 Bull Dog clips and glue.

Thanks

Anthony

Gary71 · Post by **Gary71** » Mon Nov 27, 2006 9:08 pm

You can do anything with a pritstick these days...

Glenn75S · Post by **Glenn75S** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:29 am

When i did the headlining in my Bug, I used some special trim clips to hold the trim in place. Not sure what they are called. They were U section clips with small barbs to hold them in place probably 5mmx4mm and 4mm thick made of spring steel.

I would check with a trimmer such as southbound, they will know what they are/stock them

JohnS · Post by **JohnS** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:30 am

Just done mine. As other posts say; bulldog clips (assorted sizes) and good glue - I used dunlop thixo something. I started by cutting the new headliner shape to approx same size as the old one but with a good margin for error! I also cut out the hole for the sunroof before I put the lining in - if I do it again I think that I would cut the sun roof hole after the headlining is in place.
The key to it is to keep tensioning and pull out any creases.
When it was all in place I had to go very carefully to find the screw holes for the sunvisor bits - I used a thick needle which would go through the perforations to find the holes!
Took about 3 days of gradual tensioning but well worth doing - it looks great especially when you compare it with the old one which was filthy.
Regards
John
73' 911T
PS: PM'd you re struct braces - any news?

912uk · Post by **912uk** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:52 am

Dog clips buy in Asda cheap at chips £1.95 a box makes all the difference ESP when your doing a VW BUS!!!

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Nov 28, 2006 7:53 pm

I like doing headliners and have done quite a few now.

The trick is take your time. "Measure twice and cut once". I personally think sunroof cars are easier as there are no headliner bows. I also do not like the small U clips as sometimes they can tear the headliner.

It doesn't take long if you have done a few.

In case it helps I have a few pics

Alan

Starting _ rough fit

Get it pulled out (I use a heat gun or hot lamp)

Do the front before the rear and make sure it all lines up. I have used several kits where the the rear sections are not a good fit, so make sure they fit well.

All done, hopefully looks nice and original

Alan

Bob_Salmon · Post by **Bob_Salmon** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 8:51 pm

Thanks Alan. That's one of my post Christmas jobs - just ordered all the bits - so you photographs will be a big help.

With the non sunroof cars, is it obvious where the wire bows and ends go?

Bob

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Nov 28, 2006 9:42 pm

Hi Bob,

Yes it is pretty clear where they go. There is also a rubber "foot" which goes over the end of each bow. Just put the bows in the new headliner and rough fit it, then use the clips to pull it out. A trick I also use is to glue small sections (once you are happy with the fit) in opposing areas, rather than glue in a continuous circle. This helps keep the tension across the headliner.

Cheers

Alan

jtparr · Post by **jtparr** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:16 pm

hi alan

do you ever get your sun visors recovered, just wondered as the one in the last photo is looking pretty clean......or do you just buy new ones.......

thanks

Jonathan

Alan @ CanfordClassics · Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:24 pm

Hi,

I have never had any done, but I don't see why not, and I can find out if needed. Usually sun visors clean up quite well.

Cheers

Alan

jtparr · Post by **jtparr** » Tue Nov 28, 2006 10:31 pm

hi alan

no problem if you have not done yourself, its just that, mine are a bit tired and one of them feels like its broken (mirrors cracked too....

)

they are cream on one side and black on the other and in my limited investigations are not available so i thought about having new ones done in leather

when i get the seats re-covered I'll ask the trimers

thanks for replying

jonathan

1972_911t · Post by **1972_911t** » Wed Nov 29, 2006 8:56 am

Alan.UK wrote:I also do not like the small U clips as sometimes they can tear the headliner.

Alan

Does this mean you dont use the small metal clips? Couldnt see them in any of your pics, Do you just rely on the glue to hold it?

Steve