thehanko Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I'm in the process of building a mk 3 Gt6 which is not to far from being back on the road.Its a charcoal metallic Grey exterior with black carpets and seats.My first through was a black roof lining but am thinking this might be too much, But on the other hand a silver or white roof lining might be so contrasted to the black that it looks out of place...Apparently its not the most fun to fit and at £100 a pop i dont want to choose poorly.So Fellow Triumphs what do you suggest?P.S what are the places who make them? I'm currently planning to use paddocks.PaddocksRimmersNewton Comm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6chris Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I think you will find that all the suppliers are actually supplying the Newton Commercial product.Its a time consuming job but too bad if you take your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Moore Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 I had the same conundrum. My car came with a black headlining, black seats and black carpet. It was like driving around in a cave. Normally I appreciate the details and design choices that Triumph made, but in this case, they were bonkers.So I decided to fit a white headlining like most seventies cars had. The white vinyl headlining from Newton Commercial turned out to be just that, white smooth vinyl with a hint of fake cow hide pattern. I'm sure it's easy to wipe clean, but I hated it. So out of curiosity I ordered the Silver Longhorn. It couldn't be really silver, I figured. And I was right. It isn't silver, it's white with the correct fabric pattern. It was easy to fit (that is to say it has no more wrinkles than the owner) and looks perfect. In fact, you don't notice it, which is more than I can say about the black headlining.Incidentally Triumph dropped the black headlining option in the Mk3, presumably because customers felt they were driving a pillbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Thomas Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 7330 wrote:Its a charcoal metallic Grey exterior Now Id like to see that. Pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 +1 Want to see some pic's...........To help us decide on the head liner obviously....Honest!!!Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 All black interior?Would be like driving inside a closed matchboxIf was a bigger car...maybe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Yeah my first thought was black... as everything else is but as the other half of the world quickly pointed out to me I am not a fashion designed for a reason - i spin spanners, she chooses colours. so black is quite rightly looking unlikely.Ive finally seen a close up of the longhorn silver and I know what you mean about the pattern - it is very 70's and im not sure if im 100% convinced on the look but if like you say it is so right it just disappears from conscious view then that's fine.Im now also tempted by the option of making my own - I was a erhem seamstress of sorts for a few years so have considered buying rooflining material and sewing my own so i have a full choice of colours, Thinking a light grey perhaps.Here is the best i can do pics wise at the moment, its had a ground up rebuild that i cant claim to have done alot of as i bought it unfinished in bits and am trying to complete it over the next few months. I am working hard to complete the remainder to the same high standard its been done to so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 Nick_Moore wrote:I had the same conundrum. My car came with a black headlining, black seats and black carpet. It was like driving around in a cave. Normally I appreciate the details and design choices that Triumph made, but in this case, they were bonkers.So I decided to fit a white headlining like most seventies cars had. The white vinyl headlining from Newton Commercial turned out to be just that, white smooth vinyl with a hint of fake cow hide pattern. I'm sure it's easy to wipe clean, but I hated it. So out of curiosity I ordered the Silver Longhorn. It couldn't be really silver, I figured. And I was right. It isn't silver, it's white with the correct fabric pattern. It was easy to fit (that is to say it has no more wrinkles than the owner) and looks perfect. In fact, you don't notice it, which is more than I can say about the black headlining.Incidentally Triumph dropped the black headlining option in the Mk3, presumably because customers felt they were driving a pillbox.Can you please post a pic of your roof?CheersBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley1500 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 There's pictures on Nick's build thread. :)[Sorry, link no longer available] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Thomas Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Thats looks great. Is it a BMW colour by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Voted silver,If you went for black it would be reminesent of Disaster Areas spaceship in Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.Quote:[zaphod] The weird colour scheme freaks me. Every time I try to operate one of these weird black controls, a small black light lights up in black to let you know you've done it. Is it some kind of Galactic hyper hearse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky 13 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Voted BLACK - simply because I like a little mystery!!Just installed a black headlining into my Mimosa Mk3 and although, I agree, it's a bit like being in the Bat Cave (black leather and carpet too), it works for me....Mind you I haven't got the carpet in yet. It took me ages to work up enough courage to install the headlining, which when I actually got round to it, wasn't that bad. Plenty of clamps, a very warm garage, lots of time and a big portion of patience. Remembering the old addage - measure twice, cut once.Good luck.John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloydP Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 My mk1's got black headlining, black seats & black carpets, plenty of light comes in through the windows so my vote is for black easily the most practical as it doesn't show the oily finger marks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocita Rosso Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 or you could do what a mate of mine did back in the `70s.........when he painted the whole of his house sitting room black.....walls and ceiling...............then painted silver stars all over the walls and ceiling ... ;D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Great choice for the body paint!! It's making me rethink mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 michael_charlton wrote:or you could do what a mate of mine did back in the `70s.........when he painted the whole of his house sitting room black.....walls and ceiling...............then painted silver stars all over the walls and ceiling ... ;DI was going to suggest a think black headlining, with lots of little holes in it, and a light behind it.You could if very clever actually make it an accurate representation of the night sky overhead your home.How cool would that be, you could go star-gazing from the comfort of the GT6.Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnicholson Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 my headlining came from park lane classics,and was a good fit and quality. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRIS211083 Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 Hang on where is Marcus and his shag pile GT6!!! I love his car, Marcus get some photo's up!!!Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Ok, So its not strictly traditional but neither is the body colour, This car is a nut and bolt rebuilt but i figure if i'm not having a factory body colour I can go a non factory roof lining.I picked up some light grey - premium quality wool lining which will have a warm soft look to it.pics to follow once ive worked out how to do it lol.The body colour is a toyota grey for those who asked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 BTW is there supposed to be 2 or 3 hoops supporting the head lining... ive read 3 but only have 2... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimW Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 needs 3 head lining poles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 anyone with a spare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Docman Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 [quote=7330]I picked up some light grey - premium quality wool lining which will have a warm soft look to it.I would be interested in a fabric headliner as opposed to vinyl. Where did you find it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Craig Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 Gave my spare lot to another forum user.Although I have one remaining pole. PM me if you want it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehanko Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 [quote=3106]7330 wrote:I picked up some light grey - premium quality wool lining which will have a warm soft look to it.I would be interested in a fabric headliner as opposed to vinyl. Where did you find it?HI Mate,Mine is this one http://www.woolies-trim.co.uk/p-1010-all-wool-headlining.aspx its not cheap compare to a ready made vinyl kit, but i think it will be superb.I'm likely to have bought more than i needed - quite likely twice as much. do you want me to keep you in the loop?CheersBen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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