Hey Alan - glad to see you like the book as much as I do!

The book was written a couple of years ago, and the use of the coardboard really made me curious.
Cardboard being something that could really get messed up if it got wet (which would be pretty rare), I wonder if the same theories would apply to some more modern/durable/waterproof materials.
I just did the headliner in my 'Burb, just like the headliner in your pickup only longer. I used 1/8" plastic wallboard, just traced the pattern from the old cardboard ones and cut it out. It popped right into place as easy as the original-style cardboard would have. The only problem is that it's white and will need to be painted or upholstered. I'm planning on using the original bows, but it could easily be made into a one piece unit. I only have two panels in so far, but here's a shot of the front panel in place:
This stuff can be glued so that it's tension will hold the curve the same way the carboard does. It can be sanded as well, and formed with a heat gun. I even "welded" a couple of scrap pieces together with my soldering gun. Seems to me that this might be a nice replacement for cardboard. More durable, too. Heck, I'm even using it for molds for some of the fiberglass parts I'm building!
kristkustoms and other upholstery gurus - if you're reading this, do you have any comments?
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