Barrist

Just Thinking Here,,,,,,,,,,,,

6'1", and the headliners are messing up my hair. (what's left of it)

Thinking of loosing the headliners, and just a color match vinyl, on the Fiberglass.

Anyone Done this, or Thoughts ?

Thank You,

Bill

lvmyvt76

I think it might work, but why don't you just the t-tops in the storage bags and in the back when driving? Then the rest of your hair will just BLOW OUT!!!!! MY first car was a 62 Impala SS convert, I took my sister-in-law for a ride when her hair was wet, it was dry when we got back, got a big kiss on the cheek from her!!
BUT, you might just take the liners off, clean it up and just spray it with paint to match the interior, kind-of like some do the underside of the hoods?(removing the insulation and painting them with even maybe a air-brush picture?).

kingkohlmn

If you do that, you might consider flocking (not sure it that is the correct term) instead of painting. Saw it done on wheeler dealer once. Believe it was Ed China that did it. Looked good and gave it texture.

ignatz

I'm always leery of permanent alterations to my car. You could vacuform a few sets of Kevlar and sell them to us here. I'll buy a pair!

Wrecked82

My 82 t=tops are just glass on top. But, too much sun during even warmer months. Made a template of the glass area and bought some black, thin, carpet Lowes/Home Depot. Cut to the template and glued to roof. Been up there for years not and no problem. Drastically cuts heat gain.

Barrist

Well, Santa didn't bring Me any Glass T-Tops.

So, I'm going to give this a Try. First step was to remove the Liners. Then drill out the rivets for the "Velcro" strips.

Stopped by my local hardware store for some 1/8" plugs.

Plan on painting flat black, then of to upholstery shop, for a thin liner.

I'll post Pictures soon.

Have a Great Day,

Bill

ignatz

I was thinking about vacuforming some sort of material to the tops of my headliners (where they conform to mostly the T-top). Will be watching how this works out for you.

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Wait I see I've already posted here - obviously a low priority, but not forgotten.

Barrist

Well, I'm going to Try it. Nothing that can't be reversed, so what do I have to loose ?

So, here is the beginning...............



I drilled out all of the rivets holding the Velcro strips.........



Then shook it like an old etch-a -sketch, to get the debris into one area...........





Added a 1/2 inch hole to spray low expanding foam, to capture all the loose parts.....



Then started painting with flat black Rust-Oleum.........



The sample is what I'll be using for the insert.

Have a Great Day,

Bill

Pzark

Street Rat

I have a set of repainted fiberglass tops that I use in the summer. I just rebuilt them. Familiar with the holes and such.

Just wanted to say that I think your tops are looking good. I like your idea.

Craig

Barrist

Thanks for the Idea. Just looked those up on Zip. Anyone know how they attach, looks like a single screw ?

Thanks Again,

Bill

Bikespace

I bought a pair of late T-tops specifically for this purpose. I figured paint would be sufficient, but I see that heat is the other issue. Fortunately the car is white, so it may not get screaming hot.

Pzark

Barrist

OK, Thinking about this, and it seemed like to much Black..................




Found a can of satin brown on the shelf...............

Barrist

So, Anyways, This is the result...............

It works for ME. And cheaper than Glass Tops......



I'm Very Happy with the Upholstery Shop on this one......



I'm not sure, that I could have planned this any better.................



And YES, Plenty MORE HEAD ROOM !
A little chrome polish, then Done with that One.

Billenglish

Nice, real nice. Maybe even nifty. Once you said upholstery shop now I'm taking my seats there for repair.

Bill