Headliner

House of Darts · 08-02-2019, 10:16 PM

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.

MR DERBY CITY · 08-02-2019, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by House of Darts

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.

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

MikeMoller · 08-08-2019, 10:40 PM

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.

House of Darts · 08-09-2019, 04:55 PM

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

Steve Stasko · 08-09-2019, 05:26 PM

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.

340Cuda · 08-11-2019, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Steve Stasko

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.

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

Steve Stasko · 08-12-2019, 10:24 AM

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.

08-02-2019, 10:16 PM	#1
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Headliner 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.

08-08-2019, 10:40 PM	#3
MikeMoller Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 637 Likes: 27 Liked 254 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Headliner 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. __________________ Mike Moller NHRA 203 Q-R-T/SA

08-09-2019, 04:55 PM	#4
House of Darts Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 346 Likes: 19 Liked 20 Times in 15 Posts	Re: Headliner Roll bar in it. Won't even say what one shop quoted for a headliner.

08-09-2019, 05:26 PM	#5
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Headliner 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.

08-12-2019, 10:24 AM	#7
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 455 Likes: 13 Liked 274 Times in 143 Posts	Re: Headliner 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.

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