I believe my eye started twitching....

That's exactly what the PO did to my Maverick. It wasn’t as noticeable as no headliner at all…but I had to have a bow style headliner.

 

Wow....you paid less than $500....congrats.

Honestly....I don't think a headliner install is for somebody "brand new" to working on cars. I can do a LOT of things myself. Some things I feel it is worth paying a pro for...especially of you want excellent results. One is painting a car...the other is installing a headliner. You say you want it to look nice and not "jerri-rigged". Hire a pro.

 

I think that looks pretty nice.

 

X2! I prefer that style over the bow style.


Here's the homemade headliner me and my uncle made for the Falcon. The stitching didn't come out straight



Luckily the Falcon does not require the removing of the windshield to install a headliner


A vinyl OE replacement will go in next.

 

My upholstery guy charges $100.00 to install a headliner (I supplied the headliner) with the windows removed. I can't tell you how much the glass guy charged to remove/replace my glass because it included new glass, that was around $350.00 total.
If intrested I can get you his number. He is at exit 350 on I-40.

 

Here's a couple of "how to's" on the subject

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/proje..._mustang_hardtop_headliner_install/index.html

http://www.mustangmonthly.com/howto/mump_0902_how_to_replace_windshields_and_backlights/index.html

http://1bad6t.com/extra/shopmanualheadliner.jpg

 

So, I talked with the glass guy, as well as an upholstery chap that works both freelance and for the local Ford Dealership in their repairs department.

Removing/Re-Installing the glass (if I provide the gasket seals): $175

Headliner installed: $125

Though, the glass guy did issue me a warning that he has seen original windshields aged past 30 years crack under the stress of being removed. In which case I'd then have to replace the offending windshield (and he didn't know offhand, but guessed it would be $100+). He just told me to give it ample consideration, and decide if I felt it was worth it to go full monty.

And Craig, I only say I felt I could handle the headliner due to about a decade of sewing experience and general household upholstery (sofa's, chairs and most recently - a custom headboard). Wasn't trying to puff out my chest. Promise.

 

That looks nice. It looks like the inside of a newer vehicle. What type of material is that? Wool felt or a polyester? Did you back it with anything?

 

Sounds like you have some experience. Check out the links socalcomet posted to see if you are up to the task.

For what it is worth....I have probably pulled 30 windshields from Mavericks and haven't cracked one yet.

 

That IS a good thing! I did invite the guy out to take a look at the car tomorrow and see what he thinks about the glass. Maybe he'll be pleasantly surprised and feel less apprehensive about it?

 

I bought the headliner, here on the forum for $50.00. It cost me $100.00 to have the glass R&R, $265.00 to have the headliner installed.

 

To be honest...the only material I know by looking is cotton Tee, flannel shirts and denim jeans. I kinda looked like an Army blanket but not as thick, I could see through it pretty easy. I don’t think an Army blanket would be enough sq ft. I didn’t have anything on the back except glue. I do know when I pulled it down it was full of dirt.

 

I wouldn't worry about a glass guy or headliner guy ( you mentioned you have worked with fabrics from time to time). As long as you can get a second set of hands you can do it yourself, no problem.

The gasket must be cut, I'm sure you could work the glass out somehow without removing the gasket (I sure couldn't) but the rubber is old and needs replacing.

Not a hard job, once the rubber lip is cut, the glass will push right into your hands. Installing is just popping the glass with gasket back inside it's home, and you may need to put back some black urethane before you sit in the gasket to prevent possible leaks.

I would wait on the headliner and glass removal though, I save that right before I start painting or overhauling the interior.

My 2 cents

 

I agree with Craig. I have only pulled 6-7 windshields but they are fairly tough. Though when one breaks...one goes everywhere

 

I was quoted 200 dollars to install my headliner... I did it myself and its not as easy as I thought it would be, and it looks bad with the wrinkles in it...

When you have your glass installed, make sure the glass guy uses butyl glass sealer NOT urethane sealer... Urethane is for modern cars only....