Wood headlining and side panels

[79reubenp]

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone could tell me what wood I should use for the wooden headlining and side panels in my 1970 westy. I am guessing some for of exterior/marine ply would do the job and at what thickness? Any suggestions? I was also thinking of doing the door panels in the same stuff.

Many thanks

Reuben

 

[sparkywig]

Hello Reuben, 3.6mm ply, although it's 4mm really.

 

[79reubenp]

That's great thanks for your help any ideas on what coould be used for finishing strip where the wood meets the edge of the poptop cutout?

Thanks again

Reuben

 

[sparkywig]

Don't know, I haven't got that far yet. :lol:

 

[ianscooby]

you'll need to get some 5ft x 5ft sheets for the roof sections.

 

[79reubenp]

Thats very helpful - thanks you. Would you tend to varnish the wood?

 

[Clem]

I used a Ronseal stain on mine that had a protective quality to it. It aged the panels to look more like the og ones as well as stopping any damp problems. Varnish will end up peeling off, I reckon?

 

[79reubenp]

Aye - good idea, your right about varnish as it is quite likely to flake off

 

[Biscuit]

I have 4 mm ply on my roof (tintop Devon moonraker) and the side panels are also plywood with light oak varnish, I made these 6 years ago and have never peeled and never had condensation issues either.

You will need 5ft x 5ft for the roof as you need the grain of the wood running down the van so it will bend to the curve of the roof.

hope this helps

 

[79reubenp]

Thanks

 

[79reubenp]

Can anyone recommend where I might be able to by Baltic Birch Ply in 3 or 4mm 5x5 sheets? I can find plenty of exterior ply but more difficulty with the birch.

Cheers

Reuben

 

[Grazy]

I use a company called James Latham , altough they dont deliver to private houses , I get them to bring it to my work

I am using 5' X 5' Baltic birch , 3mm ply

I will be putting pictures up soon - keep your eyes peeled

 

[79reubenp]

Thats brill -looking forward to seeing the pics. Cheers for the info! I have posted on your template thread as I am after a set of the templates in order to cut the wood when I get it. Let us know if you can sort me out. Cheers