Bow Style headliner

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  1. superlead76

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    I am almost finished installing my bow style headliner on my '72 and I have to say it is a bi**ch to do! if you are ever going to replace yours, go to a pro! I thought "well...I've done evrything else to the car I can do this". It's almost done an I will have pics tomorrow but don't try this at home with out a lot of time and patience! Just venting...thanks!:slap:
     
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    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Did you install it with the winshields off?
     
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    Yeah the glass was out. That's the only way I could see to really do it right. That's because the material wraps around the welds where the front and rear glass go. Once that's done, the glass can be re-installed. I have a glass guy coming out on Monday. Rock on!
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    Didnt look like much fun to me. Its one of the few things I will pay someone else to do.
     
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    Watched a guy who had done many before put one in Terry's '77. If a 'pro' can't even make it look easy, no way in hell I'm trying it! I love how the magazines make it sound like it's no big deal though. :rolleyes:
     
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    Soooo, the $120 I paid a pro ro put my in was good money well spent, huh?;)

    edit: ro should not be in the above sentence. That is what happens while trying to type, eat a sandwich, and "listen" to the wife all at the same time.
     
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    depends. what is a pro ro and what did they do to you and does marty know?:evilsmile
     
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    i also did mine myself,never again.
     
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    I agree,, it is a bitch, but like anything else, you do it enough times and it gets easier. I dunno if I am gonna put mine in my 71 or not. Depends on my mood at that time I guess.
    Dan
     
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    headliner

    well if it makes you all feel any better i have to do 2 headliners one on my maverick and one in my 69 charger im thinking the chargers will be much more difficult then the mavs
     
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    :hmmm: I wanted to install mine, now I don't know!
     
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    Well guys, the last bit of glue is drying now and I have to say that's the first and last time I'm going to one of those! That having been said, I've said that before about restoration too!:) As far as the windows, I could probably do it but it makes me feel better knowing ti was set professionally and I hope he has a couple of "sealing tricks" to aid the new rubber gaskets in their fight against leakage!! I'll post pics tonight.


    Rock on!
     
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    So how long did it take you?
     

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