Matt, have a question about your Pfaff, what's the model number? Thanks.
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Got some color on some parts tonight 
Lot of screwing around tonight with spraying and then back taping because of multipule colors on certain parts.
Real pain in the ass on the front bib. I wanted the inside white and the outside continetal beige. So I had to shoot the white and then back tape the inside around all those holes to shoot the beige.
In any event, all base and cleared now. Let it dry over night and start throwing some more parts back in.
Pics might be a little out of order or reduntant, but you get the idea.
Matt
Lot of screwing around tonight with spraying and then back taping because of multipule colors on certain parts. Real pain in the ass on the front bib. I wanted the inside white and the outside continetal beige. So I had to shoot the white and then back tape the inside around all those holes to shoot the beige.
In any event, all base and cleared now. Let it dry over night and start throwing some more parts back in.
Pics might be a little out of order or reduntant, but you get the idea.
Matt
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I was not a Two-Tone kind of guy, But I can't get enough of this color combination. It just works so well together. I am very impressed that you are painting the interior pieces the body color and that is not only Bold but Brave! You have got to love wet sanding way to much! Speaking of which, I just bought this cool mini Polisher from Snap-On . Like a little brother that uses 3" foam pads from 3M. Great for one hand use and the other holding that small part you have wet sanded with 2000 grit.
Keep up the great work!
Keep up the great work!
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Ken,
Took a pic of the data plate on the side, as far as I can tell that is the only #'s on it, I don't know if that is what you want?
I can offer up a little advice on what I have learned about sewing machines....since I have owned 2 and the first one sucked
I don't know if you have to have a Pfaff, but the machine I have works extremely well compared to that Singer I bought first. The Pfaff has a walking needle, the singer did not, an absolute must if you buy an industrial sewing machine. That walking needle in conjuction with the feed dawg give a very nice, even stich.
If you can, try to buy one that has the large style bobbins. Not a must, but you can go a LOT longer with the larger bobbin style (they make 2 sizes), the Pfaff I have has the larger bobbins, but some might not.
You don't have to have it on one you buy, but you will at the very least need to order one after you buy one.....a Welting presser foot. I took a pic, you can see the half moon on the one side of the presser foot, you would need that to make the welting.
I would also try it out before you buy it, the main problem with that singer I had is that it was way to touchy on the treddle. The Pfaff you can just walk along as slow or as fast as you want.
I would also make sure it's a 110v unit personally. I'm also using a #20 needle, which is pretty heavy.
Other than that most industrial sewing machines will be pretty much the same. There are other brands, but supposedly Pfaff is a pretty good one. I payed $250 for the Pfaff and it was worth every penny. On another note, I paid $200 for the singer......I just sold it last Wed. for $300, people that bought it were happy as hell.
Hope this helps, Matt
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Personally, I am extremely happy with that color. I think it's just the right mix of brown, green and grey......
As far as loving wet sanding........
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Technical request for Treeroot, data and pics needed:
Headliner wood retaining strips - Dimensions and detailed pics of the corners of how the wood transitions in the corners specificly. Also, there are 3 individual metal headliner bows, fairly heavy, approx. 1/4" in dia. that are flat on each end with a hole in them. These bow screw to the side of the vehicle in the wood area, question: Do they screw on top of the wood or does the wood stop for approx. 1/2" to allow this bow to screw directly to the metal between the wood?
If my auto mechanic buddy doesn't show up this weekend to start wiring (which I don't think he will) I might dye my headliner and start installing?
So, are you done with this project yet Mike?
On another unrelated note, is there a felt JC whitney substitue for the window channel, thought there was, but can't find it.
Thanks, Matt
Headliner wood retaining strips - Dimensions and detailed pics of the corners of how the wood transitions in the corners specificly. Also, there are 3 individual metal headliner bows, fairly heavy, approx. 1/4" in dia. that are flat on each end with a hole in them. These bow screw to the side of the vehicle in the wood area, question: Do they screw on top of the wood or does the wood stop for approx. 1/2" to allow this bow to screw directly to the metal between the wood?
If my auto mechanic buddy doesn't show up this weekend to start wiring (which I don't think he will) I might dye my headliner and start installing?
So, are you done with this project yet Mike?
On another unrelated note, is there a felt JC whitney substitue for the window channel, thought there was, but can't find it.
Thanks, Matt
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The wood is 1/2 in wide and curved down on the corners. Legnth varies but two strips cover the windshield. The side strips were approx 20" in legnth.
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Thanks for the pics Mike, I knew it wouldn't take more than a few minutes for you
Do you think on that rolled welting/headliner beneath the wood is all part of the headliner? Possibly brought the headliner material down and rolled something in it?
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Do you think on that rolled welting/headliner beneath the wood is all part of the headliner? Possibly brought the headliner material down and rolled something in it?
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Matt, That would make sense to me but what do i know.
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The bottom piece is plastic tubing wrapped in the headliner material. You can see where the two pieces have been sewed together. The headliner just butts against or goes under the tube part. Once everything is in place, the welting? not sure if that is the correct term, staples/nails on top of the wood to hide it. The stock welting is sewn so that you can open it and hide staples/nails inside of it. The factory used lots of very small nails.
We are looking at the trim from the inside wall side, like what the interior wall of the truck would see looking at the part. The stained bit on the tube piece is from the headliner. It is clamped behind the tube.
We are looking at the trim from the inside wall side, like what the interior wall of the truck would see looking at the part. The stained bit on the tube piece is from the headliner. It is clamped behind the tube.
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I'm kinda thinking that I'll fit the headliner with the wood on top of it. Then cut the excess off and I should have some nice long pieces of headliner that I can sew up some welting cord with, either rope or that clear tubing.
Then I'll back off the screws in the wood that are holding the headliner up and slip the welting cord underneath the wood, should work.
As far as that flat welting/trim that staples up.......got some a couple weeks ago. Nice off white color so I don't have to dye it. Also 75ft for $24 bucks, enough to do 2 lv's
I think I should be good to go if I decide to install a headliner this weekend. I have some wood strips at the store that are 8ft long x 3/4" x 1/4". I'll probably rip them down in the table saw to a 1/2", should work.
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Then I'll back off the screws in the wood that are holding the headliner up and slip the welting cord underneath the wood, should work.
As far as that flat welting/trim that staples up.......got some a couple weeks ago. Nice off white color so I don't have to dye it. Also 75ft for $24 bucks, enough to do 2 lv's
I think I should be good to go if I decide to install a headliner this weekend. I have some wood strips at the store that are 8ft long x 3/4" x 1/4". I'll probably rip them down in the table saw to a 1/2", should work.
Matt
