09-09-2021, 10:53 PM
Trimming gathers pace!
Now that I'm out of the classroom for a few weeks, I thought I'd get on with the door panels. First job was to remove all the inappropriate materials and repair the base cards. These were re-cut during the 1985 cosmetic restoration and have survived well, although the wood is very dry.
The heap of nasty 1980's blown vinyl, foam and staples grows!
The previous owner said that a friend had reupholstered the car in 1985, apparently he was a retired professional trimmer, who had worked on boats. I suppose that's why the interior reminded me of a 1970's cabin cruiser! He obviously had a power stapler and wasn't afraid to use it. I removed hundreds of the wretched things when I took down the headlining, David Nightingale said that he had blisters from removing dozens of them from the back seat!
I finally plucked up courage to cut some material and glue it onto the panels, which have now been pinned into position and I'm quite pleased with the results.
I need to finish off the front and then start on the back, which involves sewing the wheel arch covers. My friend has offered to help with this, so I'll leave this bit till last.
Oh, and I need to finish off the headlining and rear window trim, not using Hidem Banding. Enough work for another week I think?
Now that I'm out of the classroom for a few weeks, I thought I'd get on with the door panels. First job was to remove all the inappropriate materials and repair the base cards. These were re-cut during the 1985 cosmetic restoration and have survived well, although the wood is very dry.
The heap of nasty 1980's blown vinyl, foam and staples grows!
The previous owner said that a friend had reupholstered the car in 1985, apparently he was a retired professional trimmer, who had worked on boats. I suppose that's why the interior reminded me of a 1970's cabin cruiser! He obviously had a power stapler and wasn't afraid to use it. I removed hundreds of the wretched things when I took down the headlining, David Nightingale said that he had blisters from removing dozens of them from the back seat!
I finally plucked up courage to cut some material and glue it onto the panels, which have now been pinned into position and I'm quite pleased with the results.
I need to finish off the front and then start on the back, which involves sewing the wheel arch covers. My friend has offered to help with this, so I'll leave this bit till last.
Oh, and I need to finish off the headlining and rear window trim, not using Hidem Banding. Enough work for another week I think?