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Replacing the ceiling in a tin top

Posted: 06 Aug 2014, 20:16
by Jim San
ny suggestions? Mine came with nothing. I'm thinking thin ply but having measured it the centre section doesnt lend itself easily to 8x4 board!
I havnt got the budget to have the while roof lined with usual automotive lining - will prop do cab area with that though.

Any suggestions welcome.

Re: Replacing the ceiling in a tin top

Posted: 06 Aug 2014, 20:28
by slippy8v
just did my syncro a few weeks ago 8x4 3mm perfect size and enough flex, I cut it into 2 sections to make it easy to work with,cab bulkhead line back to centre bar in roof heres a few pics,really turned out well,used self tappers put changes to black panel screws much better finish. thread on here https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... &start=165" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Replacing the ceiling in a tin top

Posted: 06 Aug 2014, 22:12
by Jim San
Cheers for that. I see how you did that. When I measured I found there would be nothing along the sides to secure to - only accross the strengthening bars in. Just wondered about the middle sagging over time?

Will have a stab at this ASAP

Re: Replacing the ceiling in a tin top

Posted: 06 Aug 2014, 22:34
by slippy8v
few more might help
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Re: Replacing the ceiling in a tin top

Posted: 07 Aug 2014, 06:41
by wee bugger
i did mine as above but with hardboard 5 years ago...it sags in middle, but not too noticeably. "upgrading" to plywood is a winter upgrade this year