Slow Progress is better than No Progress.

[LockDoc]

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Yep, I like it....
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[HO455]

Ohhh that's going to be so great! Can't wait to see the finished headliner.

[nsiti]

That's beautiful workmanship. I notice some fabric in one of the photos, is that what you're going to back it with?

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Yep, I like it....
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Thanks, Leon…it will be nice to check this off my list!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by HO455

Ohhh that's going to be so great! Can't wait to see the finished headliner.

Me too…I need something in the “Win” column! The stain color (not shown, yet) is being applied to the finished pieces right now…and it really brings out the beauty of the hickory (a really hard and stable wood)!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by nsiti

That's beautiful workmanship. I notice some fabric in one of the photos, is that what you're going to back it with?

Bob definitely knows his way around wood…and just about every other type of construction! Yes…the palm tree fabric will be stretched across the hidden side of the individual panels and visible through each of the “black” voids.

Woody

[BAD1916]

Man, that is going to look killer once it’s all wrapped up. Very nice

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by BAD1916

Man, that is going to look killer once it’s all wrapped up. Very nice

Thanks, Bryce…the headliner has been on the back burner for a while now, but it’s starting to come together!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by CG

That is going to be awesome! Keep at it!

Thanks, CG…I’m really trying to get this finished up, but there are a lot of components to the job…and Bob does things the right way even when it takes longer (which I’m happy about!).

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Here’s a couple pictures of the fabric loosely laid over the top of the front panel…not stretched tight or fastened yet. Also a glimpse of the stain color, however, it hasn’t been clear coated yet because I’m still deciding between satin or semi-gloss?

Woody

[LockDoc]

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Man, that looks like a lot of labor intensive work. Good job all around.....
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[Ol Blue K20]

Originally Posted by lockdoc

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man, that looks like a lot of labor intensive work. Good job all around.....
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[Beach-Burban]

Thanks Leon and Dale…the long side-rails (3” wide with compound angles ripped the entire length) are being worked on right now, then on to the front cap!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Sorry for the “Slow Tease” but my woodworking friend had some work of his own to take care of, plus, a couple of his key pieces of equipment needed unexpected repairs…and as he uses the really good vintage type stuff, it was hard to find parts! Things should start up again on Monday (hopefully!).

In the meanwhile, I have been dialing in the A/C cover wood panels…and I think it came out pretty good! I can’t attach the fabric yet, as we will have to do all the panels at the same time to get proper alignment of the palm tree design, but other than that, it’s done! I installed “Rivnuts” for all my attachment points, which allows for easy installation and removal of the individual panels. The A/C cover section has the two “mirror image” sides plus the full width cap…all held firmly in place with just three stainless steel machine screws with beauty washers, which gives a nod to to original headliner.

I do have plans to “clean-up” the plastic A/C cover…but haven’t decided if it will just get painted or dipped with an “appropriate” beach-themed pattern? I’m also planning to make wooden slat type vent covers to replace the plastic ones that disintegrated long ago! Ideas just keep popping into my head!

Woody

[BAD1916]

Always looking forward to updates on your suburban. That woodwork is going to look killer all complete

[Ol Blue K20]

I can't wait to see it finished. I think it going to look great!!

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by BAD1916

Always looking forward to updates on your suburban. That woodwork is going to look killer all complete

Thanks, Bryce…it’s getting there!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by Ol Blue K20

I can't wait to see it finished. I think it going to look great!!

I’m looking forward to that as well, Dale…thanks!

Woody

[Beach-Burban]

Here’s my start for the A/C cover vents…not sure where I’m going from here, but at least I have a base to work off of!

Woody

[CG]

How's the burb coming along?

[Beach-Burban]

Originally Posted by CG

How's the burb coming along?

Thanks for asking, CG…I have one last hurdle to jump before installing the headliner wood “WITH FABRIC” before I’ll post another picture! Hopefully, my seats will be reinstalled at the same time so I can start working on the drivability aspect!

Wishing you and everyone in the group a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Woody

[LockDoc]

Originally Posted by Beach-Burban

Thanks for asking, CG…I have one last hurdle to jump before installing the headliner wood “WITH FRABRIC” before I’ll post another picture! Hopefully, my seats will be reinstalled at the same time so I can start working on the drivability aspect!

Wishing you and everyone in the group a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Woody

You and your family have a great holiday too Woody...

[HO455]

Happy Holidays back to you fine folks too!
Woody, we're all looking forward to the headliner updates.
And CG I saw your panel on Craigslist but, before I could get it added to the found for sale thread it disappeared. Did you sell it?
Sorry for the highjack.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!