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[michael bucklew]

original owner of 71 challenger, about 80% restored----small block--punched .30 over 8 3/4 294 gears g5 blue w/white vinyl top.....having problems installing head liner, need help----thanks ya'll m, bucklew

 

[Grady Cain]

Welcome from NW CT. You know you gotta show us pics of that Challenger man...

 

[Adam]

Welcome.

Headliner install sucks, but is doable. Get lots of small spring loaded clamps. Headliner adhesive, and test fit your bows in the roof, and trim the headliner close to mock up its final size prior to starting; use the clamps for this..
ANVIL 3/4 in. Mini Spring Clamp-99693 - The Home Depot

Set the headliner in the sun to get warm & smooth wrinkles. Work from back to front; make sure you have the little anchor wires for the rear most headliner bow (they go in the the forward facing holes) Glue, stretch, and clamp as you go forward. Mark/make holes for the suit hooks, shoulder belt bolts, and dome light as you go. Take a break when your arms get tired.... good luck.

 

[DetMatt1]

Welcome to the site from the Motor City!

 

[340challconvert]

Michael
to FEBO from New Jersey
Good people here with e body knowledge and always willing to help!

 

[moparleo]

aboard. I am going out on a limb and assume that the roof is already installed... Follow Adams lead. Make sure that you get the proper headliner type for the bows that you have. The 4 bow and 5 bow are different and will not interchange.

 

[340challconvert]

Michael, how about some pics of that 71 Challenger for members to enjoy!

 

[wayne]

Welcome to the forum from SE MI Michael!

 

[michael bucklew]

View attachment 62771 Welcome.

Headliner install sucks, but is doable. Get lots of small spring loaded clamps. Headliner adhesive, and test fit your bows in the roof, and trim the headliner close to mock up its final size prior to starting; use the clamps for this..
ANVIL 3/4 in. Mini Spring Clamp-99693 - The Home Depot

Set the headliner in the sun to get warm & smooth wrinkles. Work from back to front; make sure you have the little anchor wires for the rear most headliner bow (they go in the the forward facing holes) Glue, stretch, and clamp as you go forward. Mark/make holes for the suit hooks, shoulder belt bolts, and dome light as you go. Take a break when your arms get tired.... good luck.

 

[michael bucklew]

put in 5th bow with the bow retainers but the bow hangs down quite a bit. i used the longest bow , installed into holes in sail panel