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Mondial headliner replacement

Discussion in 'Mondial' started by st.tully, Dec 10, 2006.

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  1. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #1 st.tully, Dec 10, 2006
    I have a 1982 Mondial 8 and would like to replace the headliner. It looks pretty good but the backing has dry rotted so when you touch it you feel a little crunching and a brown powdery substance floats out.

    Anyone know if the original material is still available? Or how much labor is involved?

    I read the post on the 308 restoration where the rear window had to come out to redo the headliner - hope the M8 is not that complicated.

    Thanks, george
     
  2. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    #2 jeffQV, Dec 10, 2006
    My car has the red cloth lining and I beleive that it unobtainable now. The whole headliner comes out as one piece, not easy but the window stays in! I also have a sunroof that has blown out twice when opening the windows at high speed so I've welded it up and when I replace the headliner later next year Im going to cover the whole area to make it look neater. As NZ is recond to be the place for restoration I might be able to get a match for the cloth, if not then leather will have to do.
     
  3. ProCoach

    ProCoach F1 Veteran
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    #3 ProCoach, Dec 11, 2006
    George, I don't think it's that big a deal. Take loose the grab handles (be careful, the plastic can be brittle and snap off) and remove the trim screws that hold the thin, wide panels near the top of the back glass. Remove the sun visors and the panel should fall away. The sound proofing open cell foam has dried out is is falling out. I think there is a fabric available that is very close, just depends on what color the original was. You know, there was a leather head liner cover option for your car!

    Good luck.

    -Peter
     
  4. jeffQV

    jeffQV F1 Rookie

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    #4 jeffQV, Dec 11, 2006
    You know, there was a leather head liner cover option for your car!

    -Peter[/QUOTE]

    I didn't know that, thanks! Try hard to keep originality!
     
  5. racespecferrari

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    #5 racespecferrari, Dec 11, 2006
    I have a perfect Headlining in my 83 Uk Qv, I will be removing it as I am converting mine for racing/trackdays etc..., it is a brown/biege finish, I can take pics if required, Pm me if you are interested Pete Uk
     
  6. st.tully

    st.tully Karting

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    #6 st.tully, Dec 11, 2006
    Great - if leather was an original option then we will go with leather. The interior is black and headliner is off white/ cream. I guess go with a similar color leather. Exterior is azzuro dino.
     

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