[BlackCobraKR]

I am getting ready to install the headliner in my 1968 Mustang and I am wondering after putting adhesive on and installing the headliner along the top windshield area is there some pinch weld windlace that goes there or is there some other type of piece of trim that I am missing that snaps on in that area?

 

[DaveYoung]

windshield gasket

 

[1968KR]

I recommend you buy a $20 engineering assembly manual for the car. It will answer a lot of your questions

 

[Magnus]

You put the headliner in before the windshield and back window. Glue it to the pinch welds and then when you install the windows the gaskets will hold it in place.

It helps if you put the screws for the visor brackets and the dome light in beforehand so you can feel them and cut them out afterwards. That's a lot easier than trying to feel around for the screw holes through the new headliner.

Just FYI the rear bow of the headliner is held to the back of the car with two small wires so you can install from the rear and pull forward. If you don't have those wires you'll probably want to make some to keep the bows in the right place.

 

[gt350sr]

Just FYI the rear bow of the headliner is held to the back of the car with two small wires so you can install from the rear and pull forward. If you don't have those wires you'll probably want to make some to keep the bows in the right place.

I've actually gotten in the habit of making wires for the front of the headliner as well. I attach them to the last bow and pull the headliner snug to the windshield frame, then glue the edges down. It makes it a lot easier and it's completely hidden.

 

[okbullitt]

I like to install the headliner with large binder clips and let set for a day or two in the shop and let stretch. I can then start removing clips a section at a time and add headliner glue while stretching more. Amazing how much tighter you can get headliner this way. Let glue set overnight, remove clips, and install glass.

 

[Flade]

I like to install the headliner with large binder clips and let set for a day or two in the shop and let stretch. I can then start removing clips a section at a time and add headliner glue while stretching more. Amazing how much tighter you can get headliner this way. Let glue set overnight, remove clips, and install glass.
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This is really important. If you don’t let it stretch and retightened, you’ll get sags and wrinkles.

 

[BlackCobraKR]

You put the headliner in before the windshield and back window. Glue it to the pinch welds and then when you install the windows the gaskets will hold it in place.

It helps if you put the screws for the visor brackets and the dome light in beforehand so you can feel them and cut them out afterwards. That's a lot easier than trying to feel around for the screw holes through the new headliner.

Just FYI the rear bow of the headliner is held to the back of the car with two small wires so you can install from the rear and pull forward. If you don't have those wires you'll probably want to make some to keep the bows in the right place.

Awesome and thanks! That is a great tip concerning the screws which I have started to do with any accessories that attach through the headliner. I have the roll bar hardware installed in roof, sunvisor attachment and I am thinking there is a sunvisor bracket that fits towards the front also. I should also install the screws for the wide roof trim panels that cross over the rear of the roof.

 

[BlackCobraKR]

I like to install the headliner with large binder clips and let set for a day or two in the shop and let stretch. I can then start removing clips a section at a time and add headliner glue while stretching more. Amazing how much tighter you can get headliner this way. Let glue set overnight, remove clips, and install glass.
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I have some of those and maybe I should get even more. I was going to get some windlace to cut up and use for that purpose but those clips seem like a good idea.

 

[1966Stangman]

I like to install the headliner with large binder clips and let set for a day or two in the shop and let stretch. I can then start removing clips a section at a time and add headliner glue while stretching more. Amazing how much tighter you can get headliner this way. Let glue set overnight, remove clips, and install glass.
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I really like this Idea. Less chance of pulling headliner when removing clips then when pulling windlace off. Thanks for the tip. Off to Staples I go.

 

[HPjunki]

I like to install the headliner with large binder clips and let set for a day or two in the shop and let stretch. I can then start removing clips a section at a time and add headliner glue while stretching more. Amazing how much tighter you can get headliner this way. Let glue set overnight, remove clips, and install glass.
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This pic gave me flashbacks.
I’m ok now, thanks.
Troy

 

[Flade]

This is really important. If you don’t let it stretch and retightened, you’ll get sags and wrinkles.

I have some of those and maybe I should get even more. I was going to get some windlace to cut up and use for that purpose but those clips seem like a good idea.

The windlace works great if you have it. It helps to use a screw driver to open it up a bit and have a mallet handy to tap it on. The screw trick is a really good one.

 

[myfirstcar66]

Yes put screws in for sun visor brackets, coat hooks, upper seat belt mounts, etc. and make a tiny X with a razor blade over the head and push the headliner over. The binder clips are great because they can be easily repositioned, and re-used to help hold carpet for trimming at rockers, etc. and wires in place when feeding a bowl of spaghetti throughout the car. It helps keep your work off your back while you work!