Headling - Tintop What to use?

[timthemod]

I've stripped off the old vinyl backed carpet that was previously on the roof! Van interior has been relined with Van interior lining, can I use this for the roof, or should I make up some thin plywood panels or go for some headlining material? Try to keep the cost down!

Thanks

[ambibus]

Hi there,

I've replaced my torn roof lining with thin plywood done in 2 piece's from the B post (front seat belt mounting post) to c post, to rear door hatch. I had to screw a batton to roof rib at c post to join the 2 halves. Reason being you can't buy a sheet of ply long enough to do it in one go, length is 8' 4",ply comes 8x4!

I thermo wrapped the inside of the metal roof panel before screwing ply in place, then spray glued carpet in place working from centre line of van out each side at a time with my nephew taking wieght of the carpet ,every body who has seen it says it looks neat.

Make a template out of a large cardboard box first to get rough shape, it can be done,will try to get my daughter to upload some pics as I have no idea how to! good luck.

ps the area over cab was ok so I left this as it was

[fazzer]

ive recently bought a stripped out van,i bought some grey interior carpet and spray glue,i was going to plyline the roof but that was a lot of hassle so just carpeted it a it looks great,

[timthemod]

Thanks guys for your replies

[tonydata]

Hi there,

I've replaced my torn roof lining with thin plywood done in 2 piece's from the B post (front seat belt mounting post) to c post, to rear door hatch. I had to screw a batton to roof rib at c post to join the 2 halves. Reason being you can't buy a sheet of ply long enough to do it in one go, length is 8' 4",ply comes 8x4!

I thermo wrapped the inside of the metal roof panel before screwing ply in place, then spray glued carpet in place working from centre line of van out each side at a time with my nephew taking wieght of the carpet ,every body who has seen it says it looks neat.

Make a template out of a large cardboard box first to get rough shape, it can be done,will try to get my daughter to upload some pics as I have no idea how to! good luck.

ps the area over cab was ok so I left this as it was

Hi ambibus, I'm thinking of doing this, did you ever manage to get any piccies up at all?

Cheers
Tony

[rusdee]

I used this stuff for mine very easy to use an gives a good finish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330801837839? ... 1497.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[tonydata]

I used this stuff for mine very easy to use an gives a good finish

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/330801837839? ... 1497.l2649" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Does look great!