Bug: Nicest Headliner

I had the black perforated in my 73 super, and thought it looked pretty nice. To each his own, but I think the cloth looks and lasts cheaper. The perf stuff breaths better, plus cleaning is pretty easy also. If you are going black, I would recommend the perf. I got mine at Motorworks, and it worked very nice. If you are doing yourself, then be sure you get your glue and underpadding...

My $.02

Ben Wats> Curious on Headliner opinion.

My '66 has the crushed gray velour... it looks nice. But i would think the vinyl ones would clean better. But for a special look I do like the velour one better. Doesnt look as cheap.

dw

Do you have any pics of the headliner? Does it cover the sides, and the front, or does some metal show, and it tucks under the metal?

dragenwagen wrote:

Not to get off track to far but

My wife just did her first headliner job and it came out great even useing a cheaper universal one.

It was in a ragged out 74 super and the man just wanted anything that would make the interior better so she agreed to install it.

I have sent restoration projects to different professional upholstery shops in this area with great dissatisfaction. She has done a better job then any others that I have had done.

and she works cheap...lol

Mario Vintage werks resto

I'll have to go and take some pics... now not that my '66 is in any "real nice" condition right now.... after being under 4 feet of salt water from Hurricane Katrina... It covers the sides, if I recall, but it doesnt go under the window rubber in the front... Has metal showing in the front above the windshield.

I'll post back after I take pics...

Ok, went out and snapped a pic...

dw

Call me old fashioned, but I prefer the shiny perf headliners... This looks too fuzzy for my taste... It's not shag or anything, but...

Ben

dragenwagen wrote:

Personal choice. Install the headliner correctly and even an inexpensive one can look good. If you have not done this before there is a very good Cal Pacific instructional video. Included if you purchase their headliner, for sale by itself if you don't.

I have had good luck installing aluminum sided bubble wrap to the inside of the roof (before the headliner). It helps keep down the noise and makes the interior noticably more comfortable in the summer months.

I had to reinstall my headliner it wasn't that complicated at all just have to get hoops spaced properly. One thing, if you are removing headliner and there is no insulation, put it in. It's easy and makes a world of difference. Totaly worth it, so much quiter inside.

I used cutpile/foil sandwich insulation material from summit racing

Regards, Ant> > I like the idea of a gray or black.. just don't know what would

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If you can't find the small ones isn't it possible to just use the parts you need from the bigger headliner?? Just an idea, never done it myself.

AFAIK the cotton/cloth ones are pre '57. ie oval and split. But that might be only euro specs.

Roger ....

Very nice gallery of pictures!! Also glad you mentioned the roof insulation, I would have never even thought of it.

Thanks.

ant> I had to reinstall my headliner it wasn't that complicated at all just

You are located in NC? I thought I heard the before?

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