Re: Howard's 47 Custom project

Posted by HH56 On 2015/10/23 13:33:33

Been a few weeks since any update. That is because I haven't really done much other than finish the AC vent. As mentioned in another thread, haven't seen or held an original vent so don't expect mine to be quite per factory. If photos count, if you compare them side to side then it is passible and more than adequate for my needs.

Did finally move the car from the patio and into the garage. Had planned to install the headliner next week but those plans are now on hold.

I had ordered a headliner from Kanter. The first one received was not for a Custom as it had bows side to side. Received another and when I did a quick check, those bows were front to back so assumed all was OK. Silly me. I neglected to count the bows and measure the spacing when I looked at it.

Anyway, took it out of the box yesterday to get ready for install and after detailed exam, wouldn't you know it is wrong too. Can't be sure since I don't have one to look at but think it is for a 22nd series Custom instead of a 21st. It has 9 pockets for bows with one running down the center. Parts mentions a center wire on 22nd Customs. 21st only has 8 bows and a wide space thru the center.

Not sure what the next plan will be. It has been over a year since ordering this one so will need to figure a way to make it work or get another. It may be possible to rearrange the bows and fabricate a 9th. While it wouldn't be correct, neither is adding the AC vents in the front. Not wanting to cut holes in expensive material is the main reason for going with Kanters repro cotton headliner instead of having Hirsch make one out of proper wool. Since the AC vents will probably stay as decoration even if they don't provide much air, if the bows can't be rearranged the wool may be the best option.