Headliner "Hold-down" Strips

[Hawkeye]

Hi All - I've posted this to our brethren on pelican.....

I am about to install a new headliner in a 1970 coupe. I would like to find a source and or a part no. for these strips:

They appear to be constructed from a type of cardboard/paper material.
Dims: 29mm (1 1/8") wide x 2.4mm (3/32") thick x 280mm (11") long. They are located at the base of
the "C" pillar where the headliner transitions to a contact area under the parcel shelf cover They were
originally held in place by spiral nails (?). I believe some form of sheet metal screw as a viable replacement
for the nails would be a logical upgrade. Any help or advice is appreciated.

Thanks in advance.
Cheers
JB

[Longballa]

They're not totally necessary but if you want to use them you need to make your own or reuse old ones. I don't think they're available.

[moito]

They're not totally necessary but if you want to use them you need to make your own or reuse old ones. I don't think they're available.

exactly even the factory did use them only when needed...there is also a steel rod version of it. both shown here
https://www.early911sregistry.org/fo...ight=roofliner

your old ones could be brought back into shape by butting them in an hot/ humid environment for some time and once they are shapeable simply flatten them(press between two flat boards) and let them dry

[Hawkeye]

I ended up using an old steam iron to flatten them out & they appear to be serviceable. Any suggestions as to any form of further pre-installation treatment (such as a varnish, epoxy, or shellac) to give them a tad more rigidity?

Thanks Gents & Cheers
JB