Headliner
 

Can a bow style headliner be replaced with a fabric covered 1 pcs cardboard/molded unit?

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As long as you have a Headliner and not exposed or painted metal....
You should be OK.

I have seen two different styles in A body mopars.

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Can any good interior shop (if you can find one) do a molded headliner or are there places to order them?

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Sometimes it can, sometimes it can’t....I have noticed a number of WEST COAST race cars with a one - piece floating style headliner...no board but the fabric is glued front and rear and then glued on the sides..

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I believe you can order them for some popular cars,....AMEN on finding a good interior shop.....!!!!

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I hear there's a guy in Kentucky that does very good work...gsa612

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Might want to get that hearing checked, ...just sayin.....LOL,,,,,

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Just hate spending $ on parts that don't make the car go fast. I think I might be able to template one and just cover it in fabric.

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Tech will not have a problem with that...Do you have a roll bar in the car ?

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I know of a few stock/super stock cars that have used adhesive backed felt squares applied directly to the roof metal. Somewhat tedious to do but those cars have always passed tech. You can get them at 'Michael's' craft shops, peel and stick, hold up well, couple of color choices.

I have also seen regular headliner material ( couple of fabric places in town here carry that material.) glued right to the roof metal using 3m spray adhesive.

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Roll bar in it. Won't even say what one shop quoted for a headliner.

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I'm assuming we're discussing an A-body Mopar of some sort. A fabric headliner is $90, and the bows are $100...a molded headliner is $230. Just seems like we're splitting hairs to save a dollar or two.

It's not rocket science. Lay it out in the sun and let it get warm...put your center bows in...start at the front corner and work your way back. Just pay attention to each section as you're pulling it into place. I've done a couple of these things. It's not that hard.

If you're really that concerned with the cost...start searching boneyards for a good used molded piece. You're going to have way more work in making and covering a template than it's worth.

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Steve on a A body Mopar do you have to take the front and rear glass out to expose the teeth that hold the liners in tight?
Thanks,
Bill

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Bill,

The teeth are behind the trim that surrounds everything. When you remove the interior trim around the windows and such, the teeth will be exposed. I've done it both ways and actually seem to have better luck leaving the glass in. Don't ask me why.