Headlining info wanted, quick if possible!!!

Post by **Onne** » Mon Jan 16, 2006 5:17 pm

Hello all

I was just wondering if anyone knew of a supplier that did the (?)rexine headlining for the MM.

I do have a supplier now, but they have a rather steep price
And I have only got until the end of the week to decide. They are asking about £200, incl shipping and VAT. Made in Sri Lanka. Tamil tiger headlining, as long as there aren't any extra holes in them!
Onne

Post by **Cam** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 6:15 pm

Newton commercial said they could recover mine if the hardboard was in good condition (which luckily mine is).

They did not give me a price though.

Post by **Onne** » Tue Jan 17, 2006 10:54 pm

Well, I haven't got any hardboard left, so I'll place my order then...

am I right in calling it rexine plates?

It's only £200 anyway...

Post by **Scott** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 12:51 am

I have seen rexine mentioned as a headlining material (I can't remember for which model though & I don't have any references handy) but I've just done a Google search & it appears to be a leather like material:

This definitely did not cover the headboards in my early Series MM - mine was more like a loose(ish) felt type material.

I'll check tonight & see if I can find any details about production changes.

Post by **Onne** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 6:39 am

Cheers Scott!

Post by **Scott** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:12 pm

Onne, I had a quick look & it seems the early MMs were cloth covered & the later ones Rexine covered.
I couldn't see any definite car# range in any books but, interestingly, the parts book lists all 3 headboards (cloth, beige Rexine, grey Rexine) from car# 501

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So I'll butt out now & let you get on with your Rexine headlining

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Post by **Onne** » Wed Jan 18, 2006 10:15 pm

Well, that is what my local expert says. Lot of money though. Wasn't a cheap car so far, but this does add it up even more!