46busboys Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 OK, just got my headliner in today. I have never installed one before and have a question. I notice that there was no listing loop sewn for the wire below the rear window - right where it meets the package shelf. Do I need to sew one in?? or is there a different method for this? Quote
Plymouthy Adams Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 can't really tell looking at mine..it is a business coupe al;so..not sure if they attach different..can't reall see much to help you with...my headliner is just traces of material there..I see some stitches..but again..can't provide much detail here.. Quote
Young Ed Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I haven't replaced mine yet but my club coupe does have a bow just under the rear window. Quote
OldDad67 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I haven't replaced mine yet but my club coupe does have a bow just under the rear window. I wish you guy's would hurry up and install these headliners so I could find out what you did to make mine eaiser. Pictures would be great of course, I'm looking to make this as easy on myself as possible. Quote
Young Ed Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 I wish you guy's would hurry up and install these headliners so I could find out what you did to make mine eaiser. Pictures would be great of course, I'm looking to make this as easy on myself as possible. My car has been without a headliner for going on a decade and I don't plan to install one before the body work and paint is done. It'll probably be another decade before I have a headliner! Quote
OldDad67 Posted June 14, 2012 Report Posted June 14, 2012 My car has been without a headliner for going on a decade and I don't plan to install one before the body work and paint is done. It'll probably be another decade before I have a headliner! At my age if I have to wait a "decade' I won't remember what a headliner is! :D Quote
46busboys Posted June 15, 2012 Author Report Posted June 15, 2012 I talked to the folks where I got the headliner for advice, actually it is going in just fine, but I need one of the grommets for a bow. One of them was pretty bad shape. So I'll thr the hardware store for something that might work Quote
Young Ed Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 If that doesnt work try a valve stem for a car with the stem part cut off. Quote
bobostski Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 You'll find a good replacement grommet in the plumbing dept. at the hardware store. I went through the drawers and found some real close that are used for seals in faucets. I did my headliner about 2 yeas ago. Took about 4 hours. First I put all the bows in the slots making sure they are in the right order. Start with the back one above the rear window. There should be a hook in the center to hold the bow in position. Then work your way forward keeping cloth centered on bows. Stretch cloth but not to tight. Each bow should be straight up for proper position not leaning forward or back. I put that silver bubble insulation on the roof first. My bows hit that and stayed in place. I then affixed the headliner around the front windshield. I then attached it to the back window. I know I used spray adhesive in some places and tack's in others. The window frames hide a lot. I then worked the liner into the sides under the slots. I had to cut some of the cloth tubs that hold the bows to allow for the cloth to go into the sides. You should replace the wind lace at this time if it need it. I have a 2 door sedan and had the seats out which made it a lot easer. If your seat are in, I would suggest taking them out. It's not a lot of work and things will go smoother for the headliner. Take your time and you should be able to get in. Sorry, I didn't take any picture of the steps. Quote
OldDad67 Posted June 15, 2012 Report Posted June 15, 2012 You'll find a good replacement grommet in the plumbing dept. at the hardware store. I went through the drawers and found some real close that are used for seals in faucets. I did my headliner about 2 yeas ago. Took about 4 hours. First I put all the bows in the slots making sure they are in the right order. Start with the back one above the rear window. There should be a hook in the center to hold the bow in position. Then work your way forward keeping cloth centered on bows. Stretch cloth but not to tight. Each bow should be straight up for proper position not leaning forward or back. I put that silver bubble insulation on the roof first. My bows hit that and stayed in place. I then affixed the headliner around the front windshield. I then attached it to the back window. I know I used spray adhesive in some places and tack's in others. The window frames hide a lot. I then worked the liner into the sides under the slots. I had to cut some of the cloth tubs that hold the bows to allow for the cloth to go into the sides. You should replace the wind lace at this time if it need it. I have a 2 door sedan and had the seats out which made it a lot easer. If your seat are in, I would suggest taking them out. It's not a lot of work and things will go smoother for the headliner. Take your time and you should be able to get in. Sorry, I didn't take any picture of the steps. And where did you buy your headliner if I might ask? And was the fit good? Thanks.... Quote
46busboys Posted June 16, 2012 Author Report Posted June 16, 2012 OK, finished up the headliner this afternoon. I bought the Headliner from WLS Headliners, cost was $99.00 I also got 20 feet of windlass and 1 extra yard of material and shipping..... total was $159.00. The material is a foam backed material similar to late model cars. I got a graphite gray color and it really does not look out of place at all. Looks like it belongs. The material does stretch just fine when needed. All fit well except the ears for the B pillar should have been about 4 inches longer or set back a couple inches. Not a huge problem. The windlass was sewn, in two places and worked out perfectly. All in all it looks nice, was well worth it. Tips... remove the gripper strips and straighten them out, take your time, use brush on contact cement around the windows, clean the bows and paint if necessary....go slow. Quote
OldDad67 Posted June 16, 2012 Report Posted June 16, 2012 OK, finished up the headliner this afternoon. I bought the Headliner from WLS Headliners, cost was $99.00 I also got 20 feet of windlass and 1 extra yard of material and shipping..... total was $159.00. The material is a foam backed material similar to late model cars. I got a graphite gray color and it really does not look out of place at all. Looks like it belongs. The material does stretch just fine when needed. All fit well except the ears for the B pillar should have been about 4 inches longer or set back a couple inches. Not a huge problem. The windlass was sewn, in two places and worked out perfectly. All in all it looks nice, was well worth it. Tips... remove the gripper strips and straighten them out, take your time, use brush on contact cement around the windows, clean the bows and paint if necessary....go slow. Great information, thanks for the tips. Quote
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