birch ply headlinig

[baj]

hello there, had a busy day today me & my mate fitted my new roof headlinig today & put some insulation in the roof

big thanks to grazy with the templeats
big thanks to sebroberts83 for selling me the metal j & I trim for the headling
and to all who i picked there brans about how to fit this headling
thanks bruce

thanks bruce

 

[sebroberts83]

Nice one Bruce, glad the metal worked out and looks like you've done a top job Seb

 

[baj]

Nice one Bruce, glad the metal worked out and looks like you've done a top job Seb

cheers seb there's a few bits that could do with triming back abit, but it will do for now.

 

[Wishart]

looks really good that! - how many sheets of ply did you use? Ive got to do the exact same job with mine

 

[baj]

looks really good that! - how many sheets of ply did you use? Ive got to do the exact same job with mine

cheers you need 3 5x5 sheets of 1.5mm birch ply & the metal trim too.

do a search on here there's a few peeps that have done it & very helpfull too.
thanks bruce

 

[Wishart]

ive got all the original metal trim - just need the wood now im searching for more posts now too - did you have much left over? I want to re-do the rear hinge cover if possible

 

[baj]

ive got all the original metal trim - just need the wood now im searching for more posts now too - did you have much left over? I want to re-do the rear hinge cover if possible

i didn't do the rear hinge cover as i'm putting a top locker/cuboard up there.
there's enough wood to cut the front cab section & rear hinge cover on one sheet.
bruce

 

[Wishart]

beautiful Again, top job matey!

 

[baj]

done abit more on the roof, it's a slow on going project
ripped all the horible carpet that was trimed on the inside of van all round the windows.
just need to get some origanal trim to go back there.

 

[Jamie]

Bump on this old thread.

I'm considering this as an option for my bus - well more than considering it's what I plan to do, however as a total newbie to this sort of thing can someone please help with the following questions please?

1. Where can I get a pattern for a 1971 tin top?
2. What is the silver insulation, is it bonded straight to the roof with 'glue'?
3. What are the metal rods needed for installation and where can I get them?

Thanks.

 

[steve92]

have a look in the parts for sale section fella. there are templates there, or morcambeandwise is selling the whole lot as a kit.he does the metal j and H sections too.The J sections are rivited to the sides of the van to secure the sides of the head lining,and the H sections fit between the panel joins.there are 3 panels for a tin top.

 

[type2tattoo]

Just about to start this job on my old beast I would also like to know what you have used for insulation and wether its possible to stain/varnish the ply before fixing cos painting upside down is really hard on my old bones lol

Top job looks great! can't wait for mine to start looking like that 8)

 

[Grazy]

I put silver insulation in mine from Wickes DIY , about £25 a roll

And i gave mine 3 coats of satin varnish

Check it

 

[baj]

Just about to start this job on my old beast I would also like to know what you have used for insulation and wether its possible to stain/varnish the ply before fixing cos painting upside down is really hard on my old bones lol

Top job looks great! can't wait for mine to start looking like that 8)

the insulation i used, i got it off ebay it's bubble wrap with silver stuff on it, or as grazy said you can get it from most diy stores, wickes etc etc.

as for staining the roof panals, get them all cut & fitted to how you want them, then take them out & stain both sides of the wood then fit them back in, job done