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Glenn 'Stinky' Stankevicius
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« on: December 07, 2014, 01:17:11 PM »
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I would like to get a few measurements of the distance between the rear wheel tubs just behind the square plates that cover the top shock mounts.
I have 107cm and the cargo vinyl comes to 106cm.

Thanks in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2014, 01:35:09 PM »
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Mate ,my van measures 1074mm between tubs over shock centres . Got some advice to ask of you .I have never made a hood lining before but have made the top for my convertible Vauxhall [ have an old pre war Singer and a Pfaff ] is it just a matter of making the patterns for each section[between the bows] and sewing them together with a loop for the hood bows and enough excess to glue the edges .I would assume that there are a few tricks of the trade I would have to look out for . Any advice would be appreciated . Thanks Haydn
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« Reply #2 on: December 07, 2014, 04:07:04 PM »
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« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2014, 10:56:38 AM »
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Got some advice to ask of you .I have never made a hood lining before but have made the top for my convertible Vauxhall [ have an old pre war Singer and a Pfaff ] is it just a matter of making the patterns for each section[between the bows] and sewing them together with a loop for the hood bows and enough excess to glue the edges .I would assume that there are a few tricks of the trade I would have to look out for . Any advice would be appreciated . Thanks Haydn

1. If you are using a domestic sewing machine, don't, the stitch length will probably not be long enough meaning too many perforations and it will likely rip when fitting.
2. I have always used an old lining for a template, but you method sounds right.
3. Don't sweat the little creases when fitting, they'll come out with a heat gun or on a hot day.
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« Reply #4 on: December 09, 2014, 04:06:08 PM »
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I have an old industrial singer and a pfaff which I used to make the top for my Vauxhall so If I can get the pattern correct I think It will be OK . Thanks ,I think I just need the confidence to get started . Haydn
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« Reply #5 on: December 09, 2014, 04:59:22 PM »
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I'd like to have a go one day at some of this stuff too.
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