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datsunbeginner
Re: Headlining?
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Awesome. Kudos on your DIY headlining it looks great!!!

Posted on: 2014/3/18 9:27
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uteboy1200
Re: Headlining?
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I used 5 or 6mm aluminium rods from Bunnings. They are slightly larger diameter than original, so I drilled out the holes to suit.

To bend them I used 2 sets of pliers.

Use the old supports as a guide.

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Posted on: 2014/3/18 3:44
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mcdat
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Does anyone know where I can get the rods for the roof lining for a ute?

Posted on: 2014/3/14 9:28
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uteboy1200
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Had a quote for $180. I'm in QLD. Thought F' that!

I made mine from material sourced from spotlight. Its similar vinyl to the original dash and seats.

If ya Mrs. is handy with a sewing machine. Happy days.

Remove the old lining. Try and keep it in one piece.

Remove the rods and lay it on the material of choice.

Cut around original lining making sure you lengthen to allow for the seams. Allow 40mm for each seam extra.

If the rods are shot or missing get some 5mm rod from bunnings and bend with pliers.

Sew the 40mm seams making sure to reverse stitch both ends.

Cut slots 80mm from edge in the loops created by the 40mm seams.

Thread the rods through the slot and out the other.

Starting from the front feed the rods through the existing side holes.

Continue from front to back adjusting the rods as you go.

Then just tuck in the perimeter with the existing door surrounds.

Total cost $70. Better than $180. This is a ute though

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Posted on: 2014/3/12 7:03

Edited by uteboy1200 on 2014/3/12 22:20:52
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demacoz
Headlining?
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Anyone had a headlining made for a sedan in Melbourne?

Keen to hear how it went and what it cost.

Or just even where I can get the material to try myself (actually to ask my mrs to try make it)

Posted on: 2014/3/12 4:37
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