Morris Minor Owners Club

Hi All,

I'm about to try and fit the new headlining to my traveller.
I'm wondering if i'm missing a timber batton along the front of the roof joint.
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As i'm not sure what to staple the rear edge of the front lining to.
Can anyone please help?

cheers
Moray

Yes! It's not really a timber batten, it's actually a piece of plywood, so you could make a cardboard template and cut one yourself. I'm not ware of either of the two major timber suppliers producing this part. If I remember correctly (without stripping one of the cars!) it's about 3/8 thick and there are recesses to accommodate the bolt heads - the bolts should pass through the ply, but not stand proud. You need to staple the headlining, and also be able to screw the capping piece to the ply - if you look at the old capping and screws, you will see what thickness ply you need. Hopefully someone will come along with a photo...

Awesome, thanks for your reply.

Can you remember if the plywood is cut to fit inside the metal u section, or does it go over it?

Also does the front of the rear headlining also staple to this plywood piece?

Cheers
Moray

Yes, I can remember, Yes, it goes inside, Yes, the rear is also stapled to it. You have three yeses

Thanks Mate,

I've made and fitted the timber strip. I used 9mm marine ply as i had a suitable sized piece on hand.
Cheers
Moray[frame][/frame]

That defintely looks better than the Cowley original Well done. You could start a business with that...