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  1. CaptOharry

    CaptOharry Formula Junior

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    #1 CaptOharry, Jun 2, 2011
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    Does anyone have a picture of there top,from the inside shot.It took 4 years of looking at the horrible condition my top was in.Some one in the past did a S#@%y job,it looked like they used a Syringe full of Contact Cement,globed it in places that must have come loose.If possible can someone have the top off the car,to give me a shot at the placement of the new Headliner I'm Installing.All my Manuals don't show anything.I took a few shots to show how bad it looked,and it took only one week to clean the Glue off,Dam glad its Clean.
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  2. DWPC

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  3. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #3 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 2, 2011
    If you are looking for the original material, I hate to say it but it's gone. Forever.

    I bought probably the last roll in the world back in 02 to redo my 84 (I wanted the look of the 80-82 model)

    It sagged too and I ALMOST did the injection cement thing. Glad I didn't.

    Good luck with it all and keep us posted on your progress.
     
  4. andyww

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  5. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #5 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 2, 2011
    That looks really really great
     
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  7. JF308

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  8. miketuason

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    #8 miketuason, Jun 2, 2011
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    Sorry Dr. Tommy but I think I have the last roll, I bought 4sq, yard of this from Veloce in San Jose two years ago for one of my 84 QVs targa top and for my rear deck set but haven't use it yet. I better have this done soon before something happen to the material.
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  9. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #9 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 2, 2011
    Different stuff.

    I am talking about that cream/white colored burlap looking material that was only used 80-82.

    That's what I very clearly remember as a kid so mine had to have it. I couldn't believe when Re-Originals found some. Almost too good to be true.

    I am happy you found what you wanted when you did. Another 5 years... forget it.
     
  10. lostbowl

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    #10 lostbowl, Jun 3, 2011
    If anyone gets a lead on the alcantra fabric please PM me. I have replaced the foam liner and I am now in a hunt for the correct fabric. Fingers crossed! lost
     
  11. CaptOharry

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    #11 CaptOharry, Jun 3, 2011
    Thanks for all the Pictures.I found some Camel Hair headliner,when i install it i'll Post a few Pics.Thank you Dr Cosgrove,Once you said no more to be had i decided to do a newer look.Plus the car will NEVER be Concourse Material being a 2V 82.I just want her to look her best and have even more FUN DRIVING her around,Again thanks to all who sent Pictures Harry.
     
  12. Dr Tommy Cosgrove

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    #12 Dr Tommy Cosgrove, Jun 3, 2011
    It never hurts to call Re-Originals and double check. Who knows.

    I would do that first. If no luck there, I would go a cream colored leather. Just something close to the original color.
     
  13. CaptOharry

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    #13 CaptOharry, Jun 4, 2011
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    Ok,first attempt.Have a few blemishes,but nothing a Heat Gun wont work out.I also recessed the front Bumper,without losining the impact absorbers.Been kinda busy on this project.Next I'll try to redo the rear shelf,Bolster so all interior matches.Heres a few shots I took today.Getting too dam hot here to anything now,also we have smoke from Wildfires blowing in from the East,Gotta love NE Florida this time of year.
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  14. GatorFL

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    #14 GatorFL, Jun 5, 2011
    I have a complete set of the black/white headliner material and a spare targa top.
     
  15. lostbowl

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    #15 lostbowl, Jun 22, 2011
    Found some fabric in Chicago that is a close weave but the white stripe is brown. I don't think I would use it on a red car but it looks tits with the nero paint! I didn't like the flag mirrors either so concours isn't my bag. Lost
     
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    #16 jon s, Jun 22, 2011
    i went a different route. the top was stripped and the fiberglass polished to semigloss black (no paint). then wool weave (off white) panels were made for the recesses only. the rest of the panel is bare fiberglass. it looks great; another option. jon s
     
  17. lostbowl

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    #17 lostbowl, Jun 24, 2011
    I took the recease and glued 1/8 neopreme foam to it and then another sheet (one piece) over the whole targa and it looks smooth. The material should be in my hands on the morrow . I hope it sticks to the closed cell neo. Lost
     

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