Headliner - Page 2

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.

08-09-2019, 04:55 PM	#11
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	#12
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 453 Likes: 13 Liked 273 Times in 142 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	#14
Steve Stasko Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Western PA Posts: 453 Likes: 13 Liked 273 Times in 142 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.