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« Reply #15 on: July 17, 2008, 10:35:39 AM »
That looks beautiful though.  Congrats sir.  I want to redo mine, but I thought you couldn't do something like this because we have "hung" or "suspended" head liners?  Did you fabricate something to glue the fabric to?


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« Reply #16 on: July 17, 2008, 01:37:19 PM »
The only 'hung' parts are two metal rods that run across the inside of the roof - the replacement headliner has a loop you pass the rod through, hanging the headliner.



EDIT: See the two seams over the rear seat in the completed pictures above? That's where the rods go.
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« Reply #17 on: July 18, 2008, 11:07:27 AM »
Been awhile.  I just had a 115lb pain in the ass removed so I have been too busy for the car.  Thought I would post these pics and you guys could shame me into finishing the interior.

Seats will be leatherique
Carpet has been dyed charcoal
CD 43 ready for dash
M Tech replacement wheel in hand
Console painted w OEM trim.  Really looks great against the carpet.

This is how it looks now.  The hula girl goes in the plane with me as a turbulence indicator.  In the car she becomes a shift indicator.

Comments are welcome

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« Reply #18 on: July 18, 2008, 03:39:41 PM »
OK, so I'm curious about that console that's painted...

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« Reply #19 on: July 19, 2008, 12:51:03 AM »
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Days... :D  

It could be done in a solid, long day. I had it apart much longer, I was doing stuff, but it could be done. You'll want help, also, particularly when you are positioning the headliner for gluing. I used a crapload of binder clips to clamp it down for the glue.



It's also a PITA getting the rear side windows back in place, and I won't even go into the problems I was having with the lockstrip for the windshield.

Your biggest problem would probably be the sunroof - it is not fun, and there are a lot of little bitty screws.

Is that group buy still running??? I need to buy a new headliner as mine has a few tears and yours just looks absolutely AMAZING! I can imagine it being a complete bitch though. What type of glue were you using?

What all did you end up absolutely having to remove to do the headliner?!

Please tell me thats not your plane in the background FL318is? How long did it take you to get muli-engine certified?
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« Reply #20 on: July 19, 2008, 06:24:43 AM »
I bought it last year, so I doubt that that particular GB is still going, but you never know. PM rscheiring on R3V and see what he has to say.

To replace the headliner you have to remove:

  • Rear Window
  • Windshield
  • Both rear side windows (coupe only), including the little wing behind them
  • Sunroof panel, flip-up wind deflector, and some of the cable hardware
  • Sunroof liner has to be taken out to be recovered
  • Visor-area head panel, visors, check panel
  • OMG handles, interior lights, upper part of door seals
  • B-pillar covers, which means upper part of seat belts and those hooks as well
  • Rear deck cover, which means rear seat also
  • Rear seat side trim panels, under the windows

EDIT: Here's a picture of the disassembled stuff... :)



In the interests of full disclosure, I had to ask my wife to break out the sewing machine and modify the headliner as delivered - the loops/pockets that hold the rods ran the full width of the headliner on the new one, but the original has the pockets ending 4-5 inches back from the edge, to allow enough material to wrap around the C-pillar. So, the pockets had to be cut back then reinforced so they wouldn't tear through. Not a lot of work, but something to be aware of, particularly if you don't have access to a sewing machine.

In all honestly, given the amount of labor involved, unless you are absolutely committed to doing it yourself I would recommend you have a shop do the work. It wasn't technically challenging, but it was a PITA.

I used 3M Super Trim Adhesive, pn 08090, and followed the directions - 3 coats on both sides, let it sit for about 10 minutes, then stick it all together.
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« Reply #21 on: August 21, 2008, 12:21:38 PM »
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OK, so I'm curious about that console that's painted...

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« Reply #22 on: September 01, 2008, 05:59:49 PM »
Nice job John.

I want to put a the same headliner in my car.
I like your rear seat.  Perforated with the arm rest nice.
Definetly one of the best cars on the board.





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