Correct Headliner for '64- Printed AND Punched Dots?

theastronaut

Does anyone make a correct headliner for a '64 sunroof? The original light gray headliner has both printed (non perforated) and punched dots. The sunroof cover also has a heat seam down the middle of it. I haven't been able to find a reproduction headliner that has those details.

I bought a headliner from Wolfsburg West and while the quality of the materials is fine, it's not "correct"- missing the printed dots and was also stitched instead of head seamed on the sunroof cover. My car is OG paint and matching numbers so I'd like to go back as correct as possible.
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'64 Beetle Sunroof OG Bahama Blue
'63 Beetle Vert
'66 Beetle
'66 Chevy C10
Too many '88-93 Festivas to count

theastronaut · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 5:04 pm Post subject:

Anyone?
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Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exist and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough."
-Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce

'64 Beetle Sunroof OG Bahama Blue
'63 Beetle Vert
'66 Beetle
'66 Chevy C10
Too many '88-93 Festivas to count

spectre6000 · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:22 pm Post subject:

I think the problem you're facing is that there's not enough demand yet for completely accurate parts for that model that late. Split buses get that sort of attention, early bugs are getting there, and lowlight Ghias are getting there... Give it a few years or take the initiative and you might be able to find what you're looking for. Just the state of the hobby... Buy the closest that's available now, and support those that introduce quality and accurate products when they do. If everyone were to do that, maybe EMPI would go away or get better...
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jzjames · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:27 pm Post subject:

Exactly.
Not available probably unless you can go back to 1964.

theastronaut · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:50 pm Post subject:

You're right, it would be easier to do a correct restoration on an earlier car. The demand for those parts just isn't there, 99.9% don't care about those kind if details and close is good enough. '64 seat cover material isn't available at reasonable prices since its not reproduced. $250 a yard is crazy! The correct color running board mats and fender beading aren't reproduced either. TMI door panels are close but aren't available in the right color for a bahama blue '64, and the piping around the edge is wrong. I haven't checked with SMS Upholstery yet; they do have NOS material for my '66 Chevy C10 and have the ability to make factory style heat seams. Hopefully they'll have the headliner material and can make the heat seamed sunroof cover.
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Strive for perfection in everything. Take the best that exist and make it better. If it doesn't exist, create it. Accept nothing nearly right or good enough."
-Sir Henry Royce, co-founder of Rolls-Royce

'64 Beetle Sunroof OG Bahama Blue
'63 Beetle Vert
'66 Beetle
'66 Chevy C10
Too many '88-93 Festivas to count

Keith · Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2012 7:54 pm Post subject:

Thats the problem I was facing, finding the correct printed dot material. Someone posted a link on here awhile ago of a company that still makes it. I know I saved the website I just have to find it. I dont understand why TMI or whoever doesnt make it the correct way, I mean in reality its not that hard. Have you called Lenny Copp to see if he has NOS or a contact for the material? I had thought about getting the non-perforated material and laying a perforated material over it and spraying vinyl dye on it to get the dots. It just may work.
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graysky · Samba Member Joined: August 11, 2011 Posts: 253

Keith · Posted: Sat Nov 16, 2013 9:29 pm Post subject:

Here's an update for you guys looking for the correct printed dot headliners and the correct perforated headliners:

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/classifieds/detail.php?id=1416264
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Formerly known in the forums as "OVALTEEN"

"I firmly believe that some villagers from Botswana could probably build a better road than PennDot."- Splitty

"If you do anything to your car someone will hate on you for it. People absolutely love to complain and find fault with others. Don't let it bother you. Just live and have fun."- Lind


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