Hello All, Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day. I am aware of the
headliner problems that have haunted us in the past. The good news is that
we are waiting for a new pattern that will be made out of the proper
"fiberboard" material. The tooling is made from NOS patterns. The same
materials will be used to make the door trim panels and the glove boxes. I
am not trying to push parts on the list, just letting you know first hand,
about some of the new and improved parts that are coming out on the market.
Thanks, David
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> From: Advdesign1@aol.com
> To: bigd@win.bright.net
> Cc: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: [oletrucks] Headliner
> Date: Sunday, June 20, 1999 7:53 AM
>
> For Art Deco and earlier trucks the recommendation is to use ammonia to
> soften the cardboard, but this turns them into mush in short order. For
AD I
> spray paint on the hidden side to help waterproof the cardboard. I have
told
> Jim Carter he should start with an outdoor type cardboard, perhaps with
more
> plastic/ less cellulose to keep from absorbing moisture. Repros do not
hold
> up well, and we must complain about ti to vendors. I buy 2 or 3 so I can
get
> one in without cracking it. Kelly, are you listening? Packing is also a
> problem as when rolled too tightly they crack in transit. I think that
is
> another manifestation of the wrong material being used.
>
> Glue: AD Trucks came with heavy felt paper glued to the roof. I have
> replaced this with Q pads from Fiberglass/Evercoat company. I'm sure the
> original felt was full of asbestos, so wear respirator when removing.
Mouse
> droppings also rain down. there is no place for glue on a headliner that
has
> metal retainer strips. Purpose of original felt was to keep condensation
> from dropping down onto cardboard. I don't think there is much sound up
> there to insulate. I always prep, prime and paint roof inside before
putting
> insulating pads on.
> Bob ADler
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