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[big-jay]

Stunning job as always Jay. Normally I'm not a fan of red on red, but this just works  Keen to see how you get on with the headlining.

Cheers Jared !

[megamini_jb]

Loving the splits! And the red engine looks so cool in a red car!

Sweet build!

Edited by megamini_jb, 15 November 2014 - 08:24 PM.

[Stu.]

Looking mint Jay :)

[big-jay]

Loving the splits! And the red engine looks so cool in a red car!
Sweet build!

Thanks Jamie, I must admit, I wasn't to sure about a red engine in a red car, but now it's in i think it looks great !

Looking mint Jay :)

Cheers mate

[big-jay]

Update,

A bit more done today, the headlining is now fully fitted and I'm really happy with how it's came out. Here's a few pictures of how we fitted it.

This is how the Headlining looked around the C-pillar before we started -



We trimmed the bottom off so it's straight -



Then we glued the rear and side window flanges and the back of the Headlining. We left that to go touch dry and then literally just stretched the fabric until there's no creases, then stuck it down and placed some old boot rubber on to keep it in place -



That's literally all there is to it. The same process applied to fitting the headlining around the side window, started off with this -



Glued and then stretched into position -



Now onto the more tricky B-post, we trimmed it to fit around the flanges like this -



Apply some glue and pull the fabric around each flange and you end up with this when the rubbers are fitted -



Here's the other C-pillar finished -



The other B-Post with the interior light fitted -



And a few overall shots of the finished thing -











We also fitted the little bit that goes along the parcel shelf -



Happy with that I built up my boot lid and got that fitted -











That's all that's been done today, I think the next job will be to get the sound deadening down so will make a start on this tomorrow !

[Stu.]

Like a pro Jay. Looks really good. Could I ask what glue you use to bond the material.

[big-jay]

Like a pro Jay. Looks really good. Could I ask what glue you use to bond the material.

Thanks buddy.

You certainly can, this is the stuff we use -

http://www.amazon.co...8/dp/B0001P03S8

And also -

http://www.amazon.co...l/dp/B00HVG6BHW

[Jared Mk3]

You guys really did do a stunning job of that rooflining - I hope mine comes out at least half as good. I suppose once a you get into a rhythm then it gets easy. Just one question (and probably self explanatory as well), did you pull the lining in all directions, but making sure to keep it centralised? Also, do you recommend starting with the front or rear of the roof? 

 

Great job as always 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 16 November 2014 - 07:08 PM.

[big-jay]

You guys really did do a stunning job of that rooflining - I hope mine comes out at least half as good. I suppose once a you get into a rhythm then it gets easy. Just one question (and probably self explanatory as well), did you pull the lining in all directions, but making sure to keep it centralised? Also, do you recommend starting with the front or rear of the roof? 
 
Great job as always 

Thanks Jared,

It does get easier as you go, it's making the first cuts in the lining that are the most nerve racking !

Yeh, that's all we did, I pulled the fabric downwards to remove the creases and my dad pulled either side tight and stuck it to the flanges.

We started by tensioning the front and glueing that down, then round to the back and done the same thing there. Then it's just a case of doing the sides. It looks a pretty daunting thing to fit, but it's not really to bad if you just take your time. We done it over the course of a month doing bits at a time really !

[Steve220]

Excellent work getting her back together Jay!

As a side question, what sealant did you use when you assembled your rims? And what torque did you do the Allen bolts upto?

[big-jay]

Excellent work getting her back together Jay!
As a side question, what sealant did you use when you assembled your rims? And what torque did you do the Allen bolts upto?

Thanks mate,

I haven't used any sealer on the wheels. I did the studs up tight with an allen key and then another half a turn with a ratchet and an attachment. I don't think there is a specific torque setting, I maybe wrong though ?

[Steve220]

It's supposed to be around 16-20lbft. I always thought you had to seal them once they're together to prevent air escaping through the gaps and causing corrosion.

[big-jay]

It's supposed to be around 16-20lbft. I always thought you had to seal them once they're together to prevent air escaping through the gaps and causing corrosion.

Ahh, will drop the guy that done the conversion an email to confirm a torque setting, thanks for letting me know !

They've got inner tubes in mate so I shouldn't have any problems with air escaping.

Edited by big-jay, 16 November 2014 - 09:52 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

 

You guys really did do a stunning job of that rooflining - I hope mine comes out at least half as good. I suppose once a you get into a rhythm then it gets easy. Just one question (and probably self explanatory as well), did you pull the lining in all directions, but making sure to keep it centralised? Also, do you recommend starting with the front or rear of the roof? 
 
Great job as always 

Thanks Jared,

It does get easier as you go, it's making the first cuts in the lining that are the most nerve racking !

Yeh, that's all we did, I pulled the fabric downwards to remove the creases and my dad pulled either side tight and stuck it to the flanges.

We started by tensioning the front and glueing that down, then round to the back and done the same thing there. Then it's just a case of doing the sides. It looks a pretty daunting thing to fit, but it's not really to bad if you just take your time. We done it over the course of a month doing bits at a time really !

 

 

Really appreciate the assistance. Will definitely be going back to have a look how you did it.

[big-jay]

Really appreciate the assistance. Will definitely be going back to have a look how you did it.

No probs Jared, happy to help !