Any one with photos showing the rear window before the headlining
is installed. I think I’m missing something (again)
Also how are the rear bars for the headlining fixed to the body.
I’ve only found fixing points above the doors
/Christer–
chl
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I don’t know if it helps…but the headlining for the 140 seemed to be installed first and then the rubber window gasket went over that.
Gary>
From: “chl” christer.larsson@nethouse.se
Date: 2004/01/09 Fri AM 08:06:44 EST
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] XK120 fhc rear window and headliningAny one with photos showing the rear window before the headlining
is installed. I think I’m missing something (again)
Also how are the rear bars for the headlining fixed to the body.
I’ve only found fixing points above the doors
/Christerchl
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I too would appreciate that info and photos as I prepare for a similar
operation on my 1952 early FHC 679515.
Thank you
ML
Christer,
I did not take pictures when I replaced my headlining last winter but
remember the process well. There are five bows from which the headliner is
suspended. The center bow is locked in place by two screws on either end.
It becomes the point from which the liner is stretched. There are two bow
in front of and two behind the center one. Each of these four are held in
place by a single screw on each end. This allows then to float as you
stretch the liner to the front and rear.
The opening for the door and the rear quarter window has a lip to which
three things are attached. First are the tabs that I believe are riveted
onto the inner edge of the this lip. These tabs are the fixing points for
the bows. Second is a strip of plywood that follows the curve of the
opening and is the point to which the headliner is attached (originally
using tacks) to hold it in place when the liner is stretched. Third is a
“U” shaped aluminum channel that also follows the curve of the opening and
is the dressing cover that hides the lip and the edge of the plywood strip.
The chanel and plywood are held in place ty split rivits that pass through
the outer edge of the “U” channel, then the sheet metal of the lip of the
hood then the plywood and then the inner edge of the channel. After
installation, this channel is covered by Rexine and, when everything is
complete, is sandwiched between the wood trim on the interior and the rubber
gasket on the exterior of the opening.
Across rear of the cab and under the rear window is an opening that extend
out over the trunk. This opening is covered by a piece of material
(originally plywood but I used a plastic material from Bill Bassett) that is
held in place by screws through the sheet metal lip that extends across the
rear of the deck. When it is properly in place, it covers the opening and
becomes the anchoring point for the lower rear edge of the headliner.
There is an aluminum ring that is the trim around the rear window. It is
covered by headliner material and is held in place by screws.
After the headliner is stretched forward and glued to the front edge above
the windows, this edge is trimmed by two aluminum strips that are also
covered by headliner material and held in place by #4 dome headed slotted
self taping screws.
I used high strength contact cement to hold the edges of my headliner. When
carefully done, it is quick, allows for readjustment as you go along, and is
very strong when it finishes drying. While installing the headliner, it is
impossible to stretch out every wrinkle. But when you are finished, a spray
bottle with clean water and a moderate application of this water will shrink
out every mild wrinkle.
My wife provided extra hands for installing the bows. But after that, the
rest was done without assistance. So it can be done. And I am really
pleased with the finished results.
If you need more, ask
Ken Hodge
FHC 679190-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xk@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xk@jag-lovers.org]On Behalf
Of chl
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 8:07 AM
To: xk@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xk] XK120 fhc rear window and headlining
Any one with photos showing the rear window before the headlining
is installed. I think I’m missing something (again)
Also how are the rear bars for the headlining fixed to the body.
I’ve only found fixing points above the doors
/Christer
chl
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Hi there
We have just mounted the headlining. Here is a photo how it looks before it is on.
When puttin on the headlining it is importand no to cover the opening where the rear windows along with the rubber goes in. It won’t fit.
That was too much…
Good luck
Phil
sorry don’t quite understand what you mean by this?
Terry
I meant to keep that recess where the glass and the rubber goes in, this need to bee absolutely free and clean. We have folded the lining around just to be safe that it will hold. Needless to say it was easier to glue it than to free the recess afterwards.
Sorry for the misunderstanding. This might be owed to the fact that English isn’t my native language.
Keep well
Philippe
thanks yes that all makes sense we did a hoodling on an XK120FHC just recently terry
Great reviews and photos. What is the exact matrial that you used Phil?
Thx
martin 54 fhc
Hmmm. Unfortunately that’s not me but the son of the man that runs Suffolk and Turley one of the better trim shops here in the UK so I can’t advise what the material is. If it’s important to you I can email them and ask.
should be west of england cloth heavy woven fabric purchased premade lining from one of major UK trim suppliers unfortunately it was more a nylon material certainly nowhere near correct
Hi Martin
The headlining is made of wool came from John Skinner UK as well as my entire interior.
I have visited the factory twice. Jonathon is very helpful and the quality is superb.
Best - Phil
West of England or Union cloth Terry?
I thought the FHC and MK1 / 2 had the latter.
is there a difference I would say headlining in an XK is identical to headlining in a MKI MKII ?
XK MK 1 / 2 the same is what I posted Terry !
Union cloth is a “Union” of wool and, usually, cotton, although some present day offerings state nylon. The mix varies 50 / /50 to 75 / 25 in wools favor.
West of England is usually stated 100% wool, I stand to be corrected.
As is known Sir Bill watched the pennies, so the material that was utilised was that which was “economic”.
Perhaps also the mix of materials might be more durable, who knows !
Trimmers many moons ago informed the material used as Union.