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0 2016/06/30 14:22:09
TEst to see what it says and looks like
TEst to see what it says and looks like
0 2016/06/30 14:25:02
In the beginning, there was a roof with nasty old underlay. I actually removed this by sticking my shop vac against the roof and running it back and forth - it was that rotten.
In the beginning, there was a roof with nasty old underlay. I actually removed this by sticking my shop vac against the roof and running it back and forth - it was that rotten.
0 2016/06/30 14:25:46
The tar-laden backing however was another story. What worked here was a semi-stiff putty knife with a 1.5-inch wide blade, elbow grease, and a few blisters. I found it good to sharpen the edge of the putty knife every so often. The roof metal is pretty thick but be careful not to make lines or dents - scrape with aggressive care.
The tar-laden backing however was another story. What worked here was a semi-stiff putty knife with a 1.5-inch wide blade, elbow grease, and a few blisters. I found it good to sharpen the edge of the putty knife every so often. The roof metal is pretty thick but be careful not to make lines or dents - scrape with aggressive care.
0 2016/06/30 14:27:00
Next, up went some Dynamat,
Next, up went some Dynamat,
0 2016/06/30 14:30:24
0 2016/06/30 14:31:55
There's some debate on where to start, But I start in the middle, stretching ans smoothing both sides, working my way forward, then back. I probably removed most of the staples in place here for later adjustments - so expect to staple, adjust, stretch, staple-again.
There's some debate on where to start, But I start in the middle, stretching ans smoothing both sides, working my way forward, then back. I probably removed most of the staples in place here for later adjustments - so expect to staple, adjust, stretch, staple-again.
0 2016/06/30 14:34:29
Installation of the rear interior lights was a bit tricky only because it takes a bit of guesswork and guts to poke holes for wires and find the mounting screw holes. A long sharp probe worked well here to find the holes. You'll also notice I didn't take the windows out (you're supposed to) but I wasn't feeling lucky and glass is sort of fragile ;-). I also used a little spray glue on the vertical pieces - may not be required if you remove windows.
Installation of the rear interior lights was a bit tricky only because it takes a bit of guesswork and guts to poke holes for wires and find the mounting screw holes. A long sharp probe worked well here to find the holes. You'll also notice I didn't take the windows out (you're supposed to) but I wasn't feeling lucky and glass is sort of fragile ;-). I also used a little spray glue on the vertical pieces - may not be required if you remove windows.
0 2016/06/30 14:37:39
Since I wasn't removing the windows, I installed the lower headliner piece (just above the back seat there) as a separate part - once the rear shelf is in you can't tell.
Since I wasn't removing the windows, I installed the lower headliner piece (just above the back seat there) as a separate part - once the rear shelf is in you can't tell.
0 2016/06/30 14:41:53
Note the extra piece of wood (thanks Lowes) I can't take credit for that idea, someone else did if first but I tapped a few holes into the metal panel just above the window and then used that wood ( its actually a plastic fiber board but SHHHH....don't tell anyone) to help secure the headliner. I also wrapped a length of wire down and around the window rubber to lock the headliner in place. Neither are required if you remove the window of course.
Note the extra piece of wood (thanks Lowes) I can't take credit for that idea, someone else did if first but I tapped a few holes into the metal panel just above the window and then used that wood ( its actually a plastic fiber board but SHHHH....don't tell anyone) to help secure the headliner. I also wrapped a length of wire down and around the window rubber to lock the headliner in place. Neither are required if you remove the window of course.
0 2016/06/30 14:44:39
OK, so getting close here. At this stage you will notice some small wrinkles here and there and some gathered "bunches" at the ends of the seams. It actually doesn't look quite so obvious in person and I believe with some water and heat, I can shrink some of it out. The gathered bits at the end of the seams are ultimately hidden by the wood trim anyway. Not perfect, but well and good enough.
OK, so getting close here. At this stage you will notice some small wrinkles here and there and some gathered "bunches" at the ends of the seams. It actually doesn't look quite so obvious in person and I believe with some water and heat, I can shrink some of it out. The gathered bits at the end of the seams are ultimately hidden by the wood trim anyway. Not perfect, but well and good enough.
0 2016/06/30 14:48:37
View from the other side. Nope, didn't take the front window out either. The headliner actually tucked up into the rubber well and with a little double fold of the extra material and of course the wood trim, held very firm. Its not accurate, but it works and you'd never know the difference (until you pull the windshield off).
View from the other side. Nope, didn't take the front window out either. The headliner actually tucked up into the rubber well and with a little double fold of the extra material and of course the wood trim, held very firm. Its not accurate, but it works and you'd never know the difference (until you pull the windshield off).
0 2016/06/30 14:52:52
0 2016/06/30 14:58:28
0 2016/06/30 14:58:43
In the beginning, there was a roof with nasty old underlay. I actually removed this by sticking my shop vac against the roof and running it back and forth - it was that rotten.
In the beginning, there was a roof with nasty old underlay. I actually removed this by sticking my shop vac against the roof and running it back and forth - it was that rotten.
0 2016/06/30 14:59:38
The tar backing took a lot more work. What I found to work best was a medium-flex putty knife, elbow grease and a few blisters. Sharpening the putty knife every so often helps. Be aware that even though the roof metal is thick, you want to be careful an avoid making dents or lines in the roof - scrape with aggressive care.
The tar backing took a lot more work. What I found to work best was a medium-flex putty knife, elbow grease and a few blisters. Sharpening the putty knife every so often helps. Be aware that even though the roof metal is thick, you want to be careful an avoid making dents or lines in the roof - scrape with aggressive care.
0 2016/06/30 14:59:57
Next, up went some Dynamat.
Next, up went some Dynamat.
0 2016/06/30 15:02:03
This is the headliner hanging with all bows in place. If you don't already know, the bows go in a particular order and cannot be used properly out of order, so label or mark them when you remove.
This is the headliner hanging with all bows in place. If you don't already know, the bows go in a particular order and cannot be used properly out of order, so label or mark them when you remove.
0 2016/06/30 15:04:25
There is debate on how and where to start - I always start in the middle, stretching and attaching the sides equally and working my way forward. Then, I work my way back. I probably removed most of the staples you see in place here later - expect to "staple, stretch, adjust, remove staple, re-staple...." as you go. Just don't cut anything until you're done.
There is debate on how and where to start - I always start in the middle, stretching and attaching the sides equally and working my way forward. Then, I work my way back. I probably removed most of the staples you see in place here later - expect to "staple, stretch, adjust, remove staple, re-staple...." as you go. Just don't cut anything until you're done.
0 2016/06/30 15:04:31
One of the more tricky parts - the rear interior lights. Takes a long probe and some guts to stick holes in the headliner. I found a long, sharp metal probe to be great for finding the screw holes. I also used some spray adhesive on the vertical part here - many not be needed if you take the window out (I didn't)
One of the more tricky parts - the rear interior lights. Takes a long probe and some guts to stick holes in the headliner. I found a long, sharp metal probe to be great for finding the screw holes. I also used some spray adhesive on the vertical part here - many not be needed if you take the window out (I didn't)
0 2016/06/30 15:04:44
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
0 2016/06/30 15:10:27
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. I probably removed most of the staples you see in place here, expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. I probably removed most of the staples you see in place here, expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
0 2016/06/30 15:11:47
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
0 2016/06/30 15:13:46
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
0 2016/06/30 15:13:54
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
This is the headliner hanging from the bows. Remember that the bows install in a particular place front to back, they wont work if you get them out of order, so label prior to removal.
0 2016/06/30 15:14:49
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times
0 2016/06/30 15:16:04
One of the more tricky parts - installing the rear interior lights. Takes guts and a sharp probe to cut holes in your nice new headliner. I found a sharp probe was the best way to locate the screw holes. I used a little spray adhesive on the vertical pieces, may not be required if you remove the window (like you're supposed to)
One of the more tricky parts - installing the rear interior lights. Takes guts and a sharp probe to cut holes in your nice new headliner. I found a sharp probe was the best way to locate the screw holes. I used a little spray adhesive on the vertical pieces, may not be required if you remove the window (like you're supposed to)
0 2016/06/30 15:16:19
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
0 2016/06/30 15:18:49
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
There is some debate on where to start, but I always start in the middle, stretch and adjust each side equally, and work my way forward. Then I work my way from the middle back. Expect to repeat the "Staple, adjust, stretch remove staple, re-staple" cycle a few times.
0 2016/06/30 15:19:16
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0 2016/06/30 15:20:05
One of the more tricky parts - installing the rear interior lights. Takes guts and a sharp probe to cut holes in your nice new headliner. I found a sharp probe was the best way to locate the screw holes. I used a little spray adhesive on the vertical pieces, may not be required if you remove the window (like you're supposed to)
One of the more tricky parts - installing the rear interior lights. Takes guts and a sharp probe to cut holes in your nice new headliner. I found a sharp probe was the best way to locate the screw holes. I used a little spray adhesive on the vertical pieces, may not be required if you remove the window (like you're supposed to)
0 2016/06/30 15:21:41
I installed the lower part of the headliner ( just above the back seat) as a separate piece, you can't tell with the package shelf installed. If you remove the rear window, this is probably not necessary.
I installed the lower part of the headliner ( just above the back seat) as a separate piece, you can't tell with the package shelf installed. If you remove the rear window, this is probably not necessary.
0 2016/06/30 15:22:01
Note the extra piece of wood trim (its actually plastic fiber board but SHHHH! don't tell anyone). I can;t take credit for this idea, someone else did it first. I tapped the metal support just above the window then used this trim piece to help secure the headliner. I also wrapped wire all the way around the rubber seal, keeping the headliner snug. Neither is required of course if you take out the window.
Note the extra piece of wood trim (its actually plastic fiber board but SHHHH! don't tell anyone). I can;t take credit for this idea, someone else did it first. I tapped the metal support just above the window then used this trim piece to help secure the headliner. I also wrapped wire all the way around the rubber seal, keeping the headliner snug. Neither is required of course if you take out the window.
0 2016/06/30 15:25:25
Getting close. You'll note some wrinkles and pooched areas near the end of the seams. I believe with some water and heat I can shrink the wrinkles out and what will remain of the pooched areas is largely hidden by wood trim. It actually looks worse in the picture than in person.
Getting close. You'll note some wrinkles and pooched areas near the end of the seams. I believe with some water and heat I can shrink the wrinkles out and what will remain of the pooched areas is largely hidden by wood trim. It actually looks worse in the picture than in person.
0 2016/06/30 15:29:49
View from the other side - Nope, didn't take the front window out either. The headliner tucks up under the seal very nicely and with some doubling of the extra material, along with the wood trim, its held tight. Removing the windows is the proper way, but I wasn't feeling lucky and glass is a bit fragile.
View from the other side - Nope, didn't take the front window out either. The headliner tucks up under the seal very nicely and with some doubling of the extra material, along with the wood trim, its held tight. Removing the windows is the proper way, but I wasn't feeling lucky and glass is a bit fragile.
0 2016/06/30 15:33:01
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