Standard w Ragtop interior photos.

[louisb]

Anyone have some good interior pics of a standard car with a rag top? Mainly interested in how the headliner is done.

Thanks,

--louis

[Zach Gomulka]

I haven't seen any in the flesh, but I imagine that they are set up the same way as the deluxe headliner, just minus a few pieces. You only use the center, square section of the headliner, and everything else gets painted.

[louisb]

I haven't seen any in the flesh, but I imagine that they are set up the same way as the deluxe headliner, just minus a few pieces. You only use the center, square section of the headliner, and everything else gets painted.

That is what I am thinking. You can see it a little here:



I was hoping for some better pics. It seems like it would be a nice clean look.

--louis

[Zach Gomulka]

The only thing you have to worry about is metal finishing the "hooks" on the C pillars, and I'm still not exactly sure if the seal is attached to the B pillars in the same fashion as a deluxe headliner. It does make for a clean, minimalist look though

[Diederick/DVK]

my brother's got a '69 standard and the headliner "disappears" over the roof pillars if you know what i mean.
you can't quite see where it's mounted.

[Zach Gomulka]

my brother's got a '69 standard and the headliner "disappears" over the roof pillars if you know what i mean.
you can't quite see where it's mounted.

There are cardboard  pieces that are sewn on to the headliner, you tuck one down into the metal lip, and then you puuuuuuullll the other end in to the opposite lip. If it is sewn up perfectly, there will be no wrinkles

[louisb]

my brother's got a '69 standard and the headliner "disappears" over the roof pillars if you know what i mean.
you can't quite see where it's mounted.

There are cardboard  pieces that are sewn on to the headliner, you tuck one down into the metal lip, and then you puuuuuuullll the other end in to the opposite lip. If it is sewn up perfectly, there will be no wrinkles

Well, practice your sewing.

--louis

[Diederick/DVK]

yup that's it zack. i do have to say that i looks pretty darn neat! i wish i had a headliner like that!!

[Zach Gomulka]

That's the plan with my '67 someday... sort of. I think I will do it with gold cloth and diamond pleats with black thread though!!

[Diederick/DVK]

 

interesting, i would definitely have to see that in order to judge! when is the ETA of your '67 anyhow? 

[Zach Gomulka]

interesting, i would definitely have to see that in order to judge! when is the ETA of your '67 anyhow? 

Ohh geez... A long long time!! First priority is to get the GTV where I want it since it is so close, which mostly means Berg5 and the 88x82 motor. I just need lots of $$$$
I really want to have a garage with decent space before I (re)start on it. I catch myself daydreaming about building the chassis all the time... it will be a thing of beauty The headliner will work, it will be a bit loud, but it will work The whole car will be black and gold. I think I'm going to pick up AssHulls old '67 shell, and combine it with what I've already got, should work out just about perfectly.

[louisb]

That's the plan with my '67 someday... sort of. I think I will do it with gold cloth and diamond pleats with black thread though!!

On second thought, maybe I don't want you to do my interior. 

--louis

[fast54vw]

my zwitter

[louisb]

Those are great! It really is a nice clean look.

Thanks,

--louis