Steps installating interior

[gran coupe john]

Had my carpet put in. What are the next steps? Had to pull back door panel to put wings in. Having a rough time.

 

[terrywalker]

In my experience, the headliner would go in next. I assume you marked the headliner bows in their proper order. I also mark the holes they each go in and take measurements of location so I can find them. Also make dome light location with measurements. Also measure locations for your seat belt shoulder harness bolt locations. It's terrible trying to find these holes through a new headliner. You may find on the headliner you will need to re-stretch a couple of times so don't make bolt holes in it until you are satisfied with how it looks. Once the headliner is installed, I work on the rear package tray. After the rear package tray, I work on the rear window interior moldings. Then the top interior side moldings. Then the front pillars. The interior side panels go in just before you install the seat belts and the seats. You can't have too many measurements for hole location.
Terry W.

 

[gran coupe john]

The gran coupe has a hard overhead console, no bows. It sounds like that should be next.

 

[terrywalker]

No bows - eliminates that issue. Make sure to measure for the sunvisor holes also. Did the gran Coupe have a hardboard headliner like the Challenger SE? I have only owned one SE and the headliner was pulling off the hardboard and the hardboard had a sag to it.
Terry W.

 

[Xcudame]

Gran Coupe Plymouth Barracuda and SE Dodge Challenger had very similar options. Cardboard headliner (coupes) with overhead console were similar.

On a side note, I find it interesting that Plymouth made the Gran Coupe it's own body style (BP23 or BP27) while for the Challenger it was an option for the JH or JS! Gran Coupe could be convertibles but SE Challengers were all hardtops.

 

[pschlosser]

I vote working from the top, downward. So in your case, that's something like

1. a-pillar covers, dash assembly, steering column
2. headliner, upper console, courtesy light
3. rear sail panels, package tray, headliner trim, windshield and rear window trim
4. sun visors and rear view mirror
5. carpet
6. center console (when present)
7. seat belts, rear interior panels
8. rear door trim, seats
9. front door panels, trim
10. anything else overlooked

 

[Xcudame]

@pschlosser I agree with everything but carpet first. I'm older and my knees appreciate the extra cushioning from the carpet!

 

[gran coupe john]

The hard board was pretty much destroyed. I found a fiberglass one. Got windshield and carpet in. I also heard to put in headliner in before windshield. Will have to figure out how to install this headliner. The top seat belt along the side of liner is going to be the hard part. When does the package tray get installed?

 

[pschlosser]

The hard board was pretty much destroyed. I found a fiberglass one. Got windshield and carpet in. I also heard to put in headliner in before windshield. Will have to figure out how to install this headliner. The top seat belt along the side of liner is going to be the hard part. When does the package tray get installed?

doh, i forgot the tray. i vote before rear window trim.

 

[gran coupe john]

Thanks

 

[Challenger RTA]

Good advice above. Not sure just were you are at.
E Body Assembly Sequence
ASSEMBLY SEQUENCE:
(some variation with different body types)

I don't see vinyl top on the list. That should be done before 59 head liner.

1. trunk weatherstrip
2. body rubber bumpers
3. trunk latch mechanism
4. hood latches & release mechanisms
5. main body brake & fuel tubing
6. fuel tank & fuel hose connections
7. emissions tubes & hose connections (if applicable)
8. inner cowl insulation pad
9. firewall insulation pad
10. swing pedal(s)
11. brake booster (if applicable)
12. master cylinder
13. defroster duct
14. kick panel insulation pads
15. LH vent box (if applicable)
16. E-brake pedal assembly & front cable
17. wiper mechanism
18. wiper motor
19. heater box assembly
20. cowl vent screens (if applicable)
21. accelerator pedal & cable
22. dash assembly (completely assembled outside
of car including instrument cluster, dash pad, glove
box liner, radio, speaker, wiring, etc.)
23. Vent pull cables, defroster & vent cables
24. proportioning valve & metering block (if applicable)
25. firewall brake tubing
26. starter relay
27. forward lamp harness
28. engine harness
29. starter wiring
30. washer bottle & hoses
31. ballast resistor
32. voltage regulator
33. horn relay (B body cars)
34. horns
35. heater hoses
36. headlights
37. fender inner splash shields (front & rear of wheel)
38. rear suspension stop bumpers
39. rear seat belts (some bolt tips get undercoating)
40. rear shocks bolted in at top only & compressed
41. grille & headlight doors
42. front bumper
43. front valance (if applicable) with directionals
44. front & rear side marker lamps
45. rear bumper
46. radio antenna
47. fender emblems (if applicable)
48. rear of fender splash shields
49. undercoat wheelwells
50. exterior emblems
51. windshield & backlite stainless trim
52. windshield wiper arms & blades
53. other exterior trim
54. taillights
55. mid body/rear lamp wiring harness
56. dome lamp wiring harness
57. shoulder harness clips (if applicable)
58. rear grip strips (Bbody)
59. headliner
60. roofrail c-channels
61. roofrail weatherstrips
62. windshield & backlite moulding clips
63. windshield & backlite
64. upper control arms on body
65. fuel hose clamped on body side fuel tubing
with keystone crimp clamp
66. install rear leaf springs front only
67. position rear end housing on springs
68. loosely fasten u-bolts
69. lift rear axle into position and install shackles
70. connect e-brake cables
71. connect brake line tubing & hose
72. DRIVETRAIN SUBASSEMBLE
a. K-member
b. engine
c. carb(s)
d. starter
e. alternator
f. fan & fan clutch
g. power steering pump (if applicable)
h. belts
i. motor mounts
j. trans & related hardware
k. lower control arms
l. strut rods
m. center link, idler arm, tie rods
n. steering box & pitman arm
o. fuel pump and tubing
p. fan blade
q. radiator hoses

73. drop body onto drivetrain subassembly
74. connect heater hoses
75. install trans crossmember
76. install driveshaft
77. connect shift linkages
78. install z-bar (if applicable)
79. connect clutch linkage (if applicable)
80. plug in electrical connections to engine
81. position fan shroud over fan blade
82. install radiator & connect hoses
83. connect trans cooler (if applicable)
84. bolt up fan shroud
85. install torsion bars
86. install exhaust system
87. install rear valance (if applicable)
88. set car on the ground
89. install & align door and quarter glass
90. install steering column
91. install carpeting
92. install seat belts
93. install quarter interior trim panels
94. install rear seat
95. install console (if applicable)
96. install front seat(s)
97. install trunk mat
98. install spare tire
99. install bumper jack


There are many different sequences of assembly possible.
Sometimes I'll jump from one area to another depending on parts available or other road blocks.
There are cases where the wrong order will give you headaches though!

Not sure where the list came from.