Rear shelf removal

I need to recover the rear shelf behind the seats under the rear window in my 308 GTB QV. Can somebody tell me how to remove it?

 

this has been asked just about two weeks ago,do a search and you'll find it

 

There are a couple of 8mm (if my memory serves) nuts holding studs connected to the shelf panels. Go through the engine compartment to get under the shelf.

Mike

 

Do you have to remove rear 1/4 windows? I saw this on a post when I did a search.

 

Lars...

I have just had my rear shelf covered in leather...

The answer is more than likely yes as the parcel shelf has pot rivets holding it in place, I had to remove the rear vents first, then the glass pops out... it should be toughened glass so dont worry about breakage, but ensure some one is there to catch if you need to push hard!

You can then drill the rivets outs... (be careful on the paint work)

I assume that you have got to the 3 nuts in the engine bay?

Are you doing the upper shelf? if so you just need to drill out the rivets when the glass is out... nothing else holding it up except the targa top catches...

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I have a GTB. From where can I buy the rubber seals for the quater windows.?

 

Mission accomplished! Six bolts (three 10mm and three 8mm), remove seat belt covers and seat belts, and everything comes out nicely. Well everything but the small vertical panels by the quarter windows. Recovered everything in a creme mouse-hair material that matches my seat color. Recovered the small panels without removing them. I did not want to mess with removing windows and rivets. It was easier to recover while in place. Thought about leather, but like the mouse-hair look a lot better. Looks great.
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Very, VERY NICE !!!!

 

nice job,so it wasn't that hard to do,and where did you get the materal?

 

I got the material at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts. It is a Faux Suede (Mouse-Hair) and they had several colors. The material is very thick and rugged, and it came out looking like it was factory original. I used a normal spray adhesive to attach it to the panels. I apologize for not taking pictures of each step.

 

Just as an example, below is one the nasty stained covers that came out. It was the only negative to my car and it drove me nuts looking at it.
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Seems you have or had a leak from the windoe seals. I have same problem with my GTB. Did you solve the leak problem, and from where was it coming?.

I asked if someone can direct me from where I can find brand new seals. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers.

PS: Beautiful shelf.

 

Would be interested in the new seals too. So far, Ricambi and T Rutlands have produced other seals for me.

Mine has essentially the same stained area (GTS). I having the parts - in fact the entire interior - removed for pick up this weekend. (Too much cleaning to perform in place.) I'm sadly (gulp, admitting to the Fcar public) contemplating a synthetic/vinyl that looks almost identical to my tan interior back there, plus a small 'lip' so I could actually USE it like a parcel shelf. These posts are quite inspiring; appreciative of the work, write ups and photos.

 

I was able to use my Dremel on the pop rivets so I did not have to remove the vents and glass.

 

I just had mine done in a Black german vinyl, to match the dashboard and armrests. the leather would shrink soon or later in the florida sun.
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Dom,
What do you mean by "German" vinyl?
I've been wanting to do this to my 328 GTS and am concerned about doing it in leather.
Thanks,
Will

PS.it looks great!

 

Thanks, Made in Germany, very good quality, most of the top, fabric materials is made there.Any upholstery shop should have it.

 

Do you have a Euro car? On the US QV the heat shield makes it all but impossible to get at the center deck clip. I'd love to know how do this without getting the shield out (and removing gas lines, etc)

 

I've got a rattle somewhere in the area of the rear shelf. I've been wondering how to romove the shelf to see what's rattling under there. Thanks.

 

Nice job Lars...

Are you doing the roof?

 

Yes, it is a Euro. Also, as I saw on a previous thread here, there where no Blue 308 GTB QV's every brought to the US by FNA.

 

I had the same rattle, drove me nuts. When I did the shelf it miraculously disappeared. It would kick in at certain RPMs.

 

Thank you. I don't know about the roof. How do you get it out? It is not stained either. But if I did the roof, then I'd have to do the Visors, and that would require some sewing, and possibly taking up Coffee again.

 

Thanks, that is next on my list, as soon as the car gets back from the fire damage. So far the steel lines have been replaced but there is a burnt wire that still needs to be replaced. When get the car back I'll take some photos for everyone.

Good job on the package tray. At the moment the only think on my package tray besides dust is a little teddy bear.

 

9 years later, but I have a question.
I read there are 6 bolts that need to be removed together with the seatbelt.
Where are those 6 bolts located? All in the engine compartment or hidden somewhere else?

I have a rattle on one side (passenger side close to the window) of the rear shelf. Is it possible to only remove one side maybe?