Ragtop headliner question

Andrezleuro · Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: Ragtop headliner question

Hey guys getting ready to finish up bodywork and shoot some paint... I noticed these tabs and what seems to be spot welds... my question is: shouldn’t that be opened for the headliner to sit inside that lip?

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lucille66 · Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 1:54 pm Post subject: Re: Ragtop headliner question

Idk what year yours is - but mine is a 56 ragtop and mine looks like this too. ill take some close up pics for you tonight when I get home and post them here.
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Rathguten · Samba Member Joined: January 31, 2011 Posts: 200

Those spot welds could be an indication that it's a graft and will not allow the headliner to sit properly. The reinforcement tabs are originally spot welded from the top down. The headliner is glued directly to the tabs and doesn't actually tuck in all the way.

Andrezleuro · Posted: Thu May 17, 2018 2:59 pm Post subject: Re: Ragtop headliner question

It’s an original ragtop as per the birth certificate, just not sure why it was welded like that at some point. Any ideas to fix it to look properly ?

It is a nov 55 car so making at 56

Rathguten · Samba Member Joined: January 31, 2011 Posts: 200

Just get a small grinding wheel on a Dremel tool and grind them down. If they are loose after your are done grinding them off, you can use panel bonding epoxy to keep them in place. Just make sure to wipe off any excess epoxy that may spread out.


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