HEADLINING QUESTION

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#1 HEADLINING QUESTION

Post by Stevemorris » Wed Sep 23, 2026 4:54 pm

Hi all,

I have been thinking about the headlining on the car. FHC series 1. Am I right in thinking the headlining trim glues directly to the roof? i.e. there is no panel, just the inside of the roof panel?

Thanks, Steve.
Steve, UK.

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#2 Re: HEADLINING QUESTION

Post by bitsobrits » Wed Sep 23, 2026 7:38 pm

Correct. One of the many small ways Sir Lyons saved money.
Steve
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#3 Re: HEADLINING QUESTION

Post by Series1 Stu » Wed Sep 23, 2026 9:13 pm

Yes. It's West of England cloth on a foam backing. I got mine as part of the complete trim kit from BAS and it had the foam backing attached. I think some other specialists supply the foam separately.

It's a rewarding job once it's done although covering the cantrails is a challenge.

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