TR6 - Hardtop headliner installation - Part 1

[@BruceBoschek]

If you have any doubt about Elin being the top dog in the automobile upholstery world, just look at his scissors! Thanks for showing this, Elin! You are not only an expert, but a great teacher as well.

[@philipavery8465]

Hi Elin! At some time in the future, I have 2 Spitfire hardtops to restore and line this is so helpful. I have no skills and at 72 years old trying to learn every aspect two restore two spitfires (basket cases). Your library is invaluable to me I can never repay you for all the wonderful Indepth videos. Not to mention the inspiration to forget age just get on with it, it's all doable. Thank you.

[@davidberlanny3308]

That was a master class, it really was. Great result, well done Good luck from Spain!!

[@awalk5177]

These are all GREAT videos. I confess I am more an MG man and find the general body and chassis repairs more interesting than the ones specific to TR6 or Spitfire. The engine videos are interesting to me because whilst I have an MGA, I also have an MG Midget 1500 which we all know has a Triumph engine. Forgive me if I skip some of these videos in preference to the ones on body repairs on the cars, including the Miata which I find not only interesting, informative but also inspiring. This particular one is of interest to anyone doeng work on hoods and soft tops of any car I think. I wish more youth would watch and learn about metal fabrication. Whilst I am now 70 years old I am still learning new things from Elin and have more time to practice.

[@philtucker1224]

Elin, that headlining looks absolutely beautiful 👍

[@jeanlaforest844]

Pourquoi ne pas ajouter un isolant entre le toit et la finition ? Jean

[@Canadian_Icecube]

Or sound dampening… it must reverberate in the cab…. But excellent job nonetheless!!!

[@wraydave61]

You make it look so easy!

[@not-fishing4730]

I'm surprised there's actually a headliner kit for a TR6. No Dynamat or other sound deadener? My Alfa Romeo Spider hard top didn't have a headliner so I'm going to use some sticky-back sound deadening foam without fabric like I did in my Jeep TJ hardtop. It made a real difference in my Jeep TJ road noise.

[@RustyBeauties]

Yeah, that is an option but not a requirement.

[@kjeldlarsen912]

Great video thank you Elin

[@gordonblank6845]

Elin, you make it look so easy. Just how many of these have you done over the years?🎅

[@RustyBeauties]

One about five years ago and this is my second one.

[@malcolmlane-ley2044]

Nice job, I think we all knew it was going to turn out well.

[@peterpopplewell3715]

Great video, can you elaborate on what glue to buy? Will any contact cement like Weldwoods work?

[@barry6274]

Wow it looks fantastic and probably even better when all finished.

[@tomhughes9107]

Looks fantastic! I'm looking forward to my fall drives. Hopefully I have a few more with the top down though!

[@LOGuvna-pr5ui]

looking forward to part 2. hoping this helps others - i chose a gt6 weatherstripping after talking this thru with Albert at TRF. my original seals were 3 pieces - header with no seal, but finisher for the liner, and the side with seals. The GT6 is one piece, cut to length. I'll use 1 piece all around, trimming the weather stripping from the finisher on the leading area, and then cutting the 45 angles at the b post with xacto, or xacto blade - not sure yet. but my hard top is coming back from paint this week, and i need to get my glass in, and finish the bottom, which is bad and original. really helpful here, Elin - thank you. #GuvnaL

[@RustyBeauties]

Good tip. Thanks! Part 2 is coming in the next few hours.

[@DeborahHayden-i7b]

Hi Elin, I love your videos so informative and confidence inspiring. I've or I should say my husband has just started to refurbish the hardtop for our TR6. Its due back from painting soon and the next job is to fit the chrome trims. Do you have a video that shows this. Many thanks

[@alanm.4298]

Thanks for posting this video, Elin. It's very helpful after our recent discussion about Cheftush's TR250 hard top and the one for my TR4 (which are different, because his is fiberglass and mine is aluminum). I now have a much better idea what's involved and what pieces I'm missing. Thanks again!

[@ralphcap2476]

Great job.

[@jimconklin8040]

Nice job Elin, I have 2 to replace at some point. I will be waiting to see your finished product. Any idea if black fares better than white as far as shrinkage at the rear window?

[@jamcdona]

I'm re- doing my seals on my hard top, and I'm wondering where those wonderful window seals came from? As far as I know they don't make them with the 90deg corner-they are just one piece now?

[@GraphicMill]

Is there anything you can’t do well! Lol That headliner looks amazing! 👍

[@RustyBeauties]

Yeah, I can't paint.... yet :)

[@markrobinson8539]

Do they sell the headlining kit in white ? I think white would make it a bit lighter in the cab.

[@RustyBeauties]

I am sure you can find it in different colors from different suppliers

[@gerardoarias5159]

Are you in California? I have several British cars you know so much about this cars the will be very helpful for us as a customers to have someone like you locally to keep these cars on the road man ..! By the way I just got a factory hard top but is missing the bowls the hardware and the widow and under hard top seals Do you know where I can get all those things ?

[@michaelstoliker971]

I have a hardtop for my 78 Spitfire and while the headliner is not totally wrecked, (it has a slit or two in it) the rear window is intact, but the gasket has turned to coal. I'm scared to death about cracking the glass getting it out as the rubber will probably need to be ground out of the frame. Spitfire glass is also unobtanium, so if I screw it up... I talked to a couple glass places and nobody will touch it.

[@philtucker1224]

Do it very carefully!

[@RustyBeauties]

Just cut the gasket and remove the lip that overlaps the glass. Then pulling the glass out is easy. Once the glass is out you can deal with the rest of the gasket. I've done it many times this way and it easy. Do not be scared :)

[@GraphicMill]

These factory hardtops seem so hard to find. And now the glass is no longer available? Is there an alternative for the glass? Acrylic? Can you still get the seals and the window rubber gasket?

[@philtucker1224]

Do you have spares?

[@RustyBeauties]

There is no alternative that I know of. When I was in the limousines we used a company in the States that made custom glass for our projects but the quality was horrible. The glass was wavy and the shape varied from one end of the glass to the other. I guess it was hand made... Anyway, I guess that is an option, but I wouldn't go with it unless absolutely necessary

[@starckmad1779]

Elin, you do a great job! When are you going to open your own auto upholstery shop? There must be a pretty big demand in your metro area. Another very instructive video!! Bill

[@philtucker1224]

It’s an important part of Elin’s day job already (as far as I know) They fit out limousines etc….

[@RustyBeauties]

There are many upholstery shops, but not many Triumph repair shops :)

[@RustyBeauties]

@@philtucker1224 Not anymore. I quit that job a while ago. But yes, we've done our own upholstery for all the limos we built

[@daveeddy2402]

Maybe someone could put the contact adhesive in a tube or caulk gun for the spots that require more detail. Someone smarter than me could invent that.

[@RustyBeauties]

This glue is actually sprayable. But mine has gotten pretty thick and I decided to brush it on. I also didn't wan to clean the gun after LOL

[@daveeddy2402]

@@RustyBeauties Right, I use aerosol contact adhesive for installing outside corners on drywall but it goes everywhere.