bennygoodman Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 I've started rebuilding the car and trying to work out what to replace and what to put back that is original, I think I need a new headlining but as I don't know what is included in the headlining or what colour I should go for I need your help again.What exactly does the headlining comprise of and where is the best place to buy from.I need the covers for the front windscreen pillars, is this included in the headlining also how far down does the headlining go, any interior pictures would be welcome, cheers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubce Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I bought a Paddocks kit. It included enough material to the A and B posts. Various colours on offer. RegardsBruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Make sure you decent / new rear boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6chris Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Hi Got mine from Canleys but it looks like the Newton kit to me.there are some pictures on my website of the install.The hard plastic covers for the windscreen pillars are listed for TR6's but not sure what is used on the MK3 GT6's (mine is a MK2)See http://www.canleyclassics.com/?xhtml=xhtml/diagram/tr6latewindscreenandfinishers.html&xhtmlcatalogue=xhtml/catalogue/tr6late.html&category=bodyandfittings&xsl=diagram.xslWindscreen finishers. Many people use appropriate vinyl glued in place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 MK3 GT6 had black, rather matte-finished vinyl glued to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughbert Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I trimmed my headlining, windscreen pillars, tops of doors plus dash top in ink black Alcantara and all the other interior including dash board in Ink black Napa leather which is a full-grain leather, typically dyed, made from unsplit kid, lamb or sheep-skin by tanning with salts of chromium or aluminium it is very soft and supple is 0.8 mm thick but very strong. :) It took me sometime to do it my self but it was very rewarding to do and yes its very dark inside the car but feels like a very nice place to be in. For me anyway ;)I will also trim my GT6 MK 1 in Napa leather too but not in ink black the headlining is in fantastic original condition so even though I am having the car repainted the head liner will be left in place and masked off no matter how long and difficult it might be. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 If its in good condition, you are best to leave it in as you say Hugh, you just know, sods law it will rip if you try to remove it for the re spray.Plus then at least it will still be original! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Craig Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Sorry , link no longer availableThat's a decent thread.I bought mine from Newton commercial and it didn't come with the A post trim, although it did come with the B post. I used a bit of vinyl matched to the doors (supplied by park lane classics) for that.Very easy to fit, using lots of bull dog clips and Evo-Stik 528 contact adhesive.Finishes the car nicely. Although as noted above, you need to make some new rear boards unless yours are in good condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT6Craig Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Some images of mine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRooster Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Bulldog clips are a good idea, nicking the clothes pegs not so ;) if you want to eat at tea timeRR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhouse53 Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Heres some pics of mine, from Paddocks. Quality is good and I had just enough to do the A and B pillars, plus a slither under the rear windows. I used bulldog clips to hold it, and left the oil filled heater in the car for around 2 hours to get the headliner warm so I could pull out all the creases, then glued Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rotoflex Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Good selection of heater to put in the car for the operation! An open filament resistance heater or quartz heater could be a fire hazard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhouse53 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 rotoflex wrote:Good selection of heater to put in the car for the operation! An open filament resistance heater or quartz heater could be a fire hazard.Yeah it worked brilliantly as it was radiated heat, not direct. With the old duvets and blankets over the window holes it was really hot in there too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.thumb.jpeg.b15b81ef10abeea1c3039ae03c4a9f3a.jpeg)
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.