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my 66 bug Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2007 Posts: 104 Location: sioux falls s.d.
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 11:39 am Post subject: Ragtop headliner |
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I did do some searching on this issue but really need help. I am trying to install the headliner and am confused with how the rear piece of the center section and the front piece of the rear section come together. The front of the rear section has carboard sewn in and holes punched and the rear of the center sections looks as if it is sandwiched between the two. There is a metal band or strap with a lip on one side and holes that correlate to the roof but am unsure how the whole works goes together. any tips, hints or pics would be greatly apppreciated.. Thanks, Dave |
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shano63 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 3594 Location: Stormville NY
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:43 pm Post subject: |
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For the life of me I can't remeber what I did. I did a gallery search, maybe there's a pic that will help. I believe the front of the rear piece wraps around that metal strip and then it clips to the body. Someone correct me if I'm wrong...
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_id=955623157&start=0 _________________ 63 T1 Ragtop Gulf Blue
08 Civic 5spd
22 Wrangler 6spd
78 F250 4x4 4spd
Chris
Take it as it comes-- Morrison |
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my 66 bug Samba Member
Joined: November 05, 2007 Posts: 104 Location: sioux falls s.d.
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 1:51 pm Post subject: |
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I wish I had one to look at. I almost get a little nervous asking for a pic or whatnot but I really didnt find much on the subject. Thanks, Dave |
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vgajames Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2002 Posts: 805 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 2:20 pm Post subject: |
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You put door panel clips in the holes fold it under and snap them into the holes, you'll need to use a scribe to punch through the material thats glued on to get it in easier.I ain'nt the worlds cleanest ragtop and headliner installer but have done two of them.Did'nt turn out too bad.
Those with the cardborad strip lay flater then the plastic ones.Sometimes it gets all wavie from the tight pull on it and looks crappy.I used a thin strip of aluminum one time, punched holes so it would be a little stiffer.
not my work but found this pic in the gallery...
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shano63 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 3594 Location: Stormville NY
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sorry my link didn't work. I have a pic of mine finished. Please ignore the split window...
_________________ 63 T1 Ragtop Gulf Blue
08 Civic 5spd
22 Wrangler 6spd
78 F250 4x4 4spd
Chris
Take it as it comes-- Morrison |
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vgajames Samba Member
Joined: June 13, 2002 Posts: 805 Location: Texas
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Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 7:57 pm Post subject: |
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Hey shano63 yours lays nice and flat was it the cardboard strip? |
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shano63 Samba Member
Joined: October 06, 2006 Posts: 3594 Location: Stormville NY
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 7:56 am Post subject: |
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yep _________________ 63 T1 Ragtop Gulf Blue
08 Civic 5spd
22 Wrangler 6spd
78 F250 4x4 4spd
Chris
Take it as it comes-- Morrison |
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rstorms Samba Member
Joined: July 21, 2009 Posts: 84 Location: Bellingham, WA
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Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 9:24 am Post subject: |
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ClassicVWBugs.com offers an excellent 130-minute DVD entitled "Ragtop Beetle Headliner Installation". I just bought it, it is well worth the $24.95.
http://www.classicvwbugs.com/shop.htm _________________ _____________________
'73 Sedan (daily driver)
'61 Ragtop (project car) |
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