They were great in the 80’s and 90’s when you could
actually get the material.

Get some Ensolite(sp) from Skandia

I used to do quick repairs and small jobs in the morning to keep the cash flow going and concentrate on the long term projects in the afternoon. Keeps a variety going and prevents burnout on working on the same project for 4 weeks straight.

I sold a set from 1957-2002. It took forever but I got $2k

Hot melt also sells water based heat activated adhesive.

Are you cutting your welt strips across or up the roll? It appears you are stretching it as you sew.

Nice Job Warren!

www.phillocraft.com check these guys out. I have the 72" wide version 12' long (3 sections) the sections fit together licely.

Which location?

Where are you located?

The nap should run down and out so you dont break (rub against) the nap during ingress and egress. Often times it looks better to run it the other way but it wont wear well.

Chris,
Sounds like a business you should get into.

Closed cell foam.

Amann has 8 10 15 20 30 40 60 and 80

Amman

The Robbins top catalog usually has the bow height listed.

I never heard anything from them so I doubt they would take the complaint since there was no transaction to complain about.

I had a person file a complaint with the BBB because I refused to do work for her. I thought it was funny, what was she going to complain about?

Thanks Naseem!

Karma SC2 vision concept

Well said Fred, Thanks to these companies our industry is starting to get some recognition. And thanks also go to the trimmers that are elevating our craft to the next level.

Great advise Fred.

Fred,

I spent most of my career in the Phoenix area. I attempted (in my early days) to install mustang headliners without removing the glass and just gluing up to the pinch weld. They held fine until the summer time. With the extreme heat the front and rear let go. I drew my conclusions from what I have experienced under the conditions the cars were exposed to. I am sure in more moderate climates the adhesive would hold up just fine.

Fred,
I am going to have to respectfully disagree on that one. The early Mustangs had the fabric wrap around the pinch weld on the front and rear. I am not saying it cannot be done, but to do it properly and be assured the headliner will stay put, the glass should be removed.

OEM's use overlock machines to attach foam to leather on the parts that the foam is not boded to the leather. If this machine is heavy enough to sew leather it would useful.