Headliner install.

[Pontiacshack]

Who knows how to install a headliner. I'm not looking for show, but I would like to slap a headliner in the Lemans. Everytime I hit the gas, I get a bit of rust falling from the roof. ;D I guess since the outside looks like crap, I might as well make the inside a bit easier on the eyes.

[Linguini_Racing]

Maybe you shouldn't hit the gas or just were a hat! :o ;D ;D

[goatweed]

Maybe you should wear safety goggles ;D,

Replacing the headliner is not that hard and good thing it is not a Ford, as the headliner is under the rear window rubber gasket.

Just remove your old one and install in the reverse order, using contact cement on the door opning edges. ;)

[Icelander]

I've heard that a bunch of those binder clips are really handy to keep the fabric tight at the doors.

Hey Stef! If you're just wanting to keep the rust from flying about, why not just hit the inside with some POR15 or something similar? that way the rust doesn't get any worse. It'd be a lot easier than trying to install a headliner.

If it aint your cup of tea, maybe we can trade services. I'll sand and paint your roof and you can finish my car? ;D

[REED_RACING]

Yard the headliner and loose the weight!

[1PROGTO]

Get a hat, no more worries!

[Pontiacshack]

I knew I would get a bunch of help, I didn't realize it would be soooooo gooood though. Thanks to all, I think I'll sit back a ponder all of this great advise for now. :-*

[Kevin-D]

Cut the top off.. Hey... it worked for Vin... :-X

[Marty Phipps]

Installing a headliner is relatively easy.

#1,
lightly sand all the headliner bows before installing them in the new headliner(also make sure they're in the correct rib.
#2
Starting at the center bow, install the rods on both sides, I found it's easier to install the bow upside down, then roll it into position.
#3
Install each bow next, working from the center to the rear, then to the front.
#4
Paper binder clips do really help, first lightly pull the rear of the headliner towards the rear glass pinch weld.
Clip the headliner in place.
Then lightly stretch the front, and clip it.
#5
Work the sides next, starting again from the center out.
#6
After you've worked out all of the wrinkles, let the car set for a day before gluing, in sunlight for a few hours would be best.
You'll be amazed at how loose the liner looks after this.
#7
Re stretch the liner.
#8
Working from the front center, loosen about 1' of the liner, apply contact cement to the flange, and inner liner edge.
Wait about 5 minutes, then stretch the liner back, fold it over and reclip.
Work all the way across the front, then move to the back.
Do the sides next, and staple the c pillar areas last.
Hope this makes sense

[Pontiacshack]

Well, it all makes sense, now if I can just find all the parts I took out 2 years ago. Thanks for the help.

[GTO_AL]

spray on Rhino liner will work LOL Or I know a guy that can put one in fairly quickly and fairly in-expensive. There's always that spray on velvet that they used to do in the '70s/80s.