Replacement headliner?

Pick a leather color close to what color it is suposed to be (under all the dirt because that 80-82 material attracts it like a magnet) and put that in.

At least that is what would do. It would be the easiest and, most likely, less expensive way to go.

 

And, yes, you are not going to find that material anymore. In fact I wouldn't even bother looking.

 

If all your doing is the headliner, I would recommend getting black leather from a leather shop and having a good interior person recover it. Or tan if you want to try and match it.

 

I have eleather in my 81, and it is the same color as the seats, and looks good. Since it never rains in San Diego, the top lives in my hangar at the airport under a sheet.

Go with the leather, it looks a lot better.

Happy trails.

Klatu

 

We found an alcantara we liked and redone all cloth pieces and love it. If you try it be careful on the compound curves in the roof panel. We also covered all with a closed cell neoprene to add a wear factor. Lost

 

Actually, I don't know what material the 2v cars had, but I just got some last year for my QV for a LOT of money from the guys in TX.

Re-Originals, Inc. - Restoration Headquarters

MB

 

Nice! Any pics?

 

When the snow is gone I will take some pics! Lost

 

Is it snowing in your car?

 

Ok, Doc you are calling me out! I'll try and take some today------------- I had a colon resection this Monday past and I feel like sh--! Lost
Sometimes we can't avoid the truth!

 

Here we go!
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I had that same thing done back in 08. I feel your pain. Good luck!

 

I just ordered and used this:

Denver Fabrics
10490 Baur Blvd
St. Louis MO 63132
1-800-468-0602

material# 17842 taupe/black Wool Coating

check it out at Discount Fabric for Apparel and Home Decorating

Best part: $14.00 per yard in 54" width which is what you will need. For later cars.

Almost an exact match to original maybe a shade darker.
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That is a really good find. You should put that up in the "sticky" parts cross-reference thread

 

A very good find indeed.

I'd still go with the leather though!

Having put it in some 10 years ago (and mine is crema) you realise just how much dirt and rubbish accumulates back there from driving with the roof off - which is why the original fabric looks so dirty & old in so many cars.

The leather is very easy to clean & keep clean, the fabric, not so.

 

Thanks Doc, took your advice and did just that.

 

Excellent find! Looks like they have the lighter colors as well...

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Taupe/Beige Wool Coating - Discount Fabrics


DF#KKK988

Taupe & Beige
Wool Coating Fabric
Imported From Italy
Suitable for Jackets, Coats & Apparel
100% Wool
59" Wide
Hand Wash Cold or
Dry Clean

$14.00peryard

 

I bought some of the fabric based on this thread, and it's darker than what's in my car. I think other cars have the darker color based on my conversation with Glen on Saturday.

I'm going to need the lighter shade I think. I cut a strip of the new fabric off and put it on my rear deck for the pic. It's not a great quality photo, but you get the idea.
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Jim,

I just got the KKK988 in and it looks identical to your picture of your brown original. My original has been painted black by previous owner so cannot say if its a perfect match.

Best Regards,
John M

 

Hi John,

Would you mind posting a pic of the KKK988? Thanks.

 

Just to be clear this is the kkk988.

The battery is about the size of a nickel. Thats to give you an idea of the pitch of the pattern.

Best Regards,
John M
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Thanks!

 

That is a good find. Reoriginals sells the exact stuff but for a lot more. Like put a zero next to that price per yard.

-F

 

Glen took the darker material off my hands on Saturday, it matched the headliner in his 308 nearly perfectly. I ordered the KKK988 today.

I bought 2.5 yards, no idea if it's enough or not, but I think it's likely too much. Better too much than too little. And at $14/yd, what's an extra half yard?