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07-27-2003, 12:28 AM
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My 78's headliner has just packed it in After 25 years.The killer part is i have the lt blue, perf,vin.I have tryed evey place that i could think of for replacement 'skin'.I've been told that i will have to convert to a older style with the bows ect.I'm wondering if anybody has done this and how was it looks,the over all job, the quality of the kits ect. Thanks to all that help.
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07-27-2003, 12:28 AM
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My 78's headliner has just packed it in After 25 years.The killer part is i have the lt blue, perf,vin.I have tryed evey place that i could think of for replacement 'skin'.I've been told that i will have to convert to a older style with the bows ect.I'm wondering if anybody has done this and how was it looks,the over all job, the quality of the kits ect. Thanks to all that help.
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07-27-2003, 07:49 AM
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You don't have to convert. There is a place in Prescott, Ontario that sells the perforated foam backed material. I bought it two years ago and it was $45.00CAN I think. They didn't have Camel tan, just tan, so the match for me wasn't 100%, but once installed you never notice the difference. They do have most colors though.
Automotive Restoration Supply Phone: (613)925-5863 3917 Cedar Grove Road RR 3, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0 You have to take your old headliner out and scrape off the old foam. It comes off very easily. Then spray on the glue and lay the new material on. Reinstall. Voila, new roof. |
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07-27-2003, 09:13 AM
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All the major restoration houses carry the mid/73-81 perforated style headliner material. I'm not sure if light blue is available but just get the closest material and then vinyl dye it to match your interior.
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07-28-2003, 06:42 AM
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Make sure you get all the crud and glue off the old board before putting the new one on. I used lacquer thinner, rags, and rubber gloves, got it slick as new. Also be sure to use the correct glue, NPD has the right stuff (special headliner glue not GP adhesive). Mine turned out perfect.
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07-29-2003, 12:22 AM
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Or, if yopu dont want the hassle,you can get a new ABS board with the material already glued on.
Its not cheap but probably would last longer than the factory board.I think they are around $130 plus shipping. Colin
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08-02-2003, 12:30 AM
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Just do a search on the web for Automotive Uphostery or Automotive Headliners. You'll get dozens of places that will fill your needs. Many have the exact material used on most car models and years. Most replacement headliners run about $12-$15 for the amount of material you'll need. And yes, they do come with the foam backing.
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08-02-2003, 12:41 AM
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I did the older style bow thing and it worked out very well and only cost around $30 from the paddock for the headliner material and a trip to the junkyard to find bows and retaining clips. If you cannot find a firebird or camaro just get them from and older big car and cut them. Don't buy the kit from Classic Industies it was crap and after that experience I never do business with that company.
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08-03-2003, 01:02 AM
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08-07-2003, 03:07 AM
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Well guys thanks for the help.This sucks for as of now i'm sending back the classic industries repo headliner kit.What a pile of junk!! the material was totaly wrong.I could have lived with something close but this was not even, it was bad. Just my luck i get the reply's i needed to late, oh well.I tryed the place Myckee suggested and they wanted me to buy a white one and dye it lt blue? I asked wether the dye going into the holes was a good idea they didn't really seam to know.I'm just going to settle for the lt blue clothe and glue it to the old head board.Dam lt blue intrior!!!!!!!!!! Once again guys thanks for the help
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