Headliner

[Tom109]

Anyone else want to put a headliner in their hardtop?

I'm going to put a layer of closed cell foam, then a synthetic felt in my 109 hardtop. I've spoke to a few who have done this and it appears that the ONLY adhesive to use is the 3M sprayable product, which is only available in 5-gallon tubs. So, I need a few in need of the same headliner so we can spray the 5-gallons in one morning. We could combine sourcing the foam and felt, and set a shop date too.

Looking to finish this up in June.

Any takers?

Tom P.

[sven]

I wouldn't mind getting in on this. Is this the Mercedes Jim headliner you're talking about?

[crazyfish]

I have the LaSalle headliner, but would love to put something to lower the noise. I'm in.

[derekdilks]

I have a 109 SW with the safari top that needs a headliner. Would this work for this setup you propose? What about those pesky cutouts for the vents?

[Tom109]

Yup, I'm planning on what Mercedes-Jim did, which is effective, but non-traditional. So I haven't really thought about fixing the original-type panels, but I'm sure we could figure it out if you don't like the look of this:
http://www.seriestrek.com/headliner/insiderear.jpg

Although, Jim did show me where his began to sag after a couple years use. He attributed this to the choice of adhesive, hence the desire to use the good 3M stuff.

Here is Jim's write-up: SeriesTrek Headliner (http://www.seriestrek.com/headliner.html)

I'll start to track down the adhesive...

Tom P.

[solihull109]

That's looks pretty cool Tom. After pulling brand new headliners out the box, and having already started to sag before install, I'd go with a non-stock approach as well:) Keep the pics the coming....

[derekdilks]

OK I'm in

[Rusty and Tad]

Why are youse guys so far away???:(

[sven]

Tom P, where/when would this shop day take place?

[Tom109]

Tad,

You're welcome to drop-off a roof off on your way through NJ, and pick it up on a later trip. I can put in the headliner, and given I'd have it for a few weeks, I could even re-rivet the gutter if it needed...

Tom P.

[Tom109]

I'll offer my place for the shop day (Frenchtown NJ 08825). Realistically I'd target late June, or any time in July. I still have to put my motor back togethet to free-up a garage bay, then strip and paint my roof panel. You know, it's never over...

Tom P.

[Rusty and Tad]

That means I would be topless and I just can't see my wife putting up with me topless! (Now, the other way around... :eek: )

[Tom109]

I was lucky enough to spend last weekend on a boat and I saw a hull-liner I really liked. I also found an inexpensive foil-backed heat/noise dampener, I'm not yet sure if this would be better than the closed cell foam I originally picked-out.

I need to do a little chemistry checking, to make sure all the materials and adhesive are compatible, then I'll post info on what I plan to use. Aside from adhesive I don't think there is any advantage to a bulk order, but you could at least see what I'm planning...

Tom P.

[Willard]

Ya let us know. Your to far away for me (that and i will be ready to do this in about 8 months).

I would like to know what you end up using for the headliner.
I have used that 3M spray glue before (only in the aerosol cans) and i it does work great and holds up real well.

[Tom109]

I really am going to do the headliner this Summer! Keeping the 109 topless for the past year has really cut the driving time/distance to a non-fun level:mad:. No idea what weekend will work for me, so post your interest and we can narrow down a mutually agreeable date...

BTW, I've found an even better insulation that's really, really light. This should take some of the load off the adhesive.

Tom P.

[Landy7205]

I'm in....I live in NJ, about two hours away.

[Tom109]

Here is the fabric I'm using:
http://ep.yimg.com/ca/I/yourautotrim-store_2063_14595418
Full details click here (http://www.perfectfit.com/15593/154092/Marine-Carpet-and-Hulliner/Hulliner-and-Headliner-72.html)

This is the insulation:
http://www.lobucrod.com/images/album/thumbs/Total%20Van%20Installation%202.jpg
Full details click here (http://www.lobucrod.com/)

I've chosen adhesives, and am looking for them locally. I hope to get this roof project done in September... maybe it will not be raining then!

Tom P.