Re: 1937 120C Headliner

Posted by HH56 On 2020/7/19 13:53:41

One thing you may want to consider is the material and color options. Most of the aftermarket places use a modern fabric which may not appear the same as your original and could look out of place. If you are concerned about authenticity or want to try and get something similar to the original you might ask for material samples before you commit to any particular store. SMS might have some fabric that is authentic for the era and may be able to make one. If you have any of the old headliner sending them a sample for a best match might prove beneficial.

My 47 originally had a wool broadcloth headliner in a thinner version of the same material that was on the seats. I opted to go modern due to the fact I was adding an AC unit and experimenting with placement of additional front vents at roof level. I did not want to cut holes in a proper wool headliner so went with a less expensive aftermarket from Kanter. The color choices available were good but the material is a fuzzy somewhat thin cotton and definitely not wool broadcloth. While it looks good, if the car was going to be judged, the modern headliner material is very noticeable and would result in a point loss. I understand that Kanter is no longer supplying upholstery products so no idea who else is out there.