Restoration of Hardtop Headliner

[dreyer635]

I recently bought a SL280 69 with hardtop - but without any headliner. How difficult is it to restore / install new headliner? I have read about an article in march-april number of 94/star - but have not found it.

Can anybody inform me on how to do this job and also the best source of buying a new headliner...

Regards
Kjell

[ted280sl]

Kjell,
  The headliner material is available from many suppiers. I suggest one f the suppliers listed on this site. Ray at SL Clasics has been very helpful to me over the years. I believe the cost is less than $100. The problem is instaling the headliner. I was told that the proper installation requires the removal and replacement of the window seals on the hardtop. This is a difficult procedure and the seals are expensive. I was lucky to find a well qualified auto upholsterer who know how to replace the headliner without removing the windows.
Ted
1969 280SL w/ insulated replacement headliner

[Jonny B]

Kjell,

If you would email me off line, with an address I can send you a copy of the article from the Star magazine. It was the March/April 1994 issue. Written by Gernold Nisius at SL Tech.

Jonny B
1967 250SL Auto

[dreyer635]

Thanks for many replies - I have now got a copy of the article. Great to know where to get information in the future.
Kjell