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That's very helpful thank you very much William. I didn't realise that they are flat sections. What do they fix into at each end? Presumably it's a channel, but does it have cutaways or ports to accept the bows? Do you think that a round section replacement would be able to 'lock into' the side channels?
I'm a bit worried that if I use carbon or fibreglass it may pull the sides into a funny shape.
AS you say, I was hoping that removing the side trims and the window surrounds would enable me to access them without taking out the screens.

I hope these are helpful. All the bows (the originals I'm sure, as is the headlining) seem to have the same angle of bend on the end but be pretty straight apart from the ends - when at rest at least.

The headlining is out of my S3, I'll photograph the bows and post a picture here.

Will and I disagree about the screens! You will have to remove the internal trim around the screens certainly, but, in my opinion, not the screens themselves. And the full length side trims that pass under the interior lights of course... which means side panels must come out too. Quite a lot.

It grabs all for studs with the wheel nuts and presses on the center of the stub axle.

Will be ordering the SPAX dampers on Monday so if anyone else is interested get in touch as we are only ordering a batch of 5 pairs. I had an opportunity today to see up close the original dampers and they are heavy duty bits of kit so we will see what SPAX come up with.
Clarkey

It would be nice to see your puller set up on a drum as mine is not ideal but has done the job without damaging the rim of the drum.

Thanks for the replies. The headling is a recent replacement and I don't think the insulation is thick. Are the bows shaped at the ends?

Jim's puller may be OK but the risk of damaging the drum is substantial. I prefer the proper puller as shown here.

I have 25 cars expected for the event at present and a couple of special cars in the Nuvolari Paddock too, please use the club discount if you plan to attend and book before 21st April (this weekend) when the code expires and let me know if you plan to attend to ensure we have a suitable club area, club windscreen passes will be issued to those who have registered with me : events@lanciamc.co.uk

Many years ago I had this problem on my Appia.
my wife sewed it up but it looked a bit naff.
It was only fixed when the car was restored  and had new headlining fitted.
The headlining is held place by rods in a loop in the headlining fabric.
On the Appia the fabric and stiching was rotten so it was loose.
On the B20 I supplied a local trimmer with the rods and the old headlining
it was not that difficult to fit as it was grey fabric  not difficult to find.
The bad news is you will need to remove the windscreen and back window.