PT,
You got me started with a thread here, and on the other site.
Figured I'd restore my original 67 hardtop, which I used for many years because the convertible top was so bad.
Here's the interior:

A few years ago, I took the headliner off, re-dyed it, and then repainted all the interior trim. However, the padding under the headliner was completely disintergrated, just powder left. Tried to glue it back on but to no avail, the headliner still sags, but I was able to tighten the sag up a bit.
But I think it is time for a new headliner, or maybe have someone mold my original liner to a foam backing, as I've heard on this forum.
As you can see, the weatherstripping is shot. The rear window is not that bad, but could probably use a new weatherstripping around it.
Here's the exterior, hanging in the shop with my jury-rigged work setup:

Yes, it is covered with white vinyl, totally incorrect. I always liked a white convertible top over Marina Blue, so in 1973, I had a local upholstery shop cover the hardtop in white vinyl. Very nicely done, but not an available color in 67. I took a total deduct for paint color at Regional Flight Judging for it in 2006.
So, I figure I'll bring it back to the original condition when I got the car in 68. Here's the original paint I covered up in 73:

I guess it will need a paint job
Here's the full demolition of the white vinyl:

So, I'm just starting out and haven't ordered any parts yet. I need a weatherstrip kit and a new headliner plus a paint job. Been looking at catalogs, and they all seem to be priced about the same for the parts.
Have heard of problems with headliner fit and the plastic backing (which I don't think was on my original). Not sure about the weatherstripping but they all seem to come from the same manufacturer.
Any advice here. Who provides the best in parts? Who can mold an original headliner cover to the backing? Anyone done this.
Gonna take my time, and have a lot of fun.
You got me started with a thread here, and on the other site.
Figured I'd restore my original 67 hardtop, which I used for many years because the convertible top was so bad.
Here's the interior:
A few years ago, I took the headliner off, re-dyed it, and then repainted all the interior trim. However, the padding under the headliner was completely disintergrated, just powder left. Tried to glue it back on but to no avail, the headliner still sags, but I was able to tighten the sag up a bit.
But I think it is time for a new headliner, or maybe have someone mold my original liner to a foam backing, as I've heard on this forum.
As you can see, the weatherstripping is shot. The rear window is not that bad, but could probably use a new weatherstripping around it.
Here's the exterior, hanging in the shop with my jury-rigged work setup:
Yes, it is covered with white vinyl, totally incorrect. I always liked a white convertible top over Marina Blue, so in 1973, I had a local upholstery shop cover the hardtop in white vinyl. Very nicely done, but not an available color in 67. I took a total deduct for paint color at Regional Flight Judging for it in 2006.
So, I figure I'll bring it back to the original condition when I got the car in 68. Here's the original paint I covered up in 73:
I guess it will need a paint job

Here's the full demolition of the white vinyl:
So, I'm just starting out and haven't ordered any parts yet. I need a weatherstrip kit and a new headliner plus a paint job. Been looking at catalogs, and they all seem to be priced about the same for the parts.
Have heard of problems with headliner fit and the plastic backing (which I don't think was on my original). Not sure about the weatherstripping but they all seem to come from the same manufacturer.
Any advice here. Who provides the best in parts? Who can mold an original headliner cover to the backing? Anyone done this.
Gonna take my time, and have a lot of fun.

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