[FC] Rampside Headliner

[Robert Marlow]

I will soon be undertaking the same project, Clark's headliner into 
my 63 Rampside.  So, please, share with us the successes and the 
oopses of this job when you are done.

--Bob

At 02:08 PM 5/7/2009, Dave Sanger wrote:
>FC Members:
>
>I am ready to install the vinyl/fabric backed headliner from Clarks 
>in my 63 Rampside. Clarks has supplied contact cement, with 
>instructions that contain many warnings. Namely, once it sticks, 
>better have it in the right place.
>
>Can someone help me prevent a disaster? It looks like the liner 
>should be cut about 1/2 inch oversize on all 4 sides.
>
>How do I attach the headliner to the metal roof (once the cement 
>becomes tacky) so it is centered, and how do I then "tuck" the liner 
>between the vertical sheet metal and the bottom of the roof (looks 
>like the opening is less than 1/2 inch). If I try to bend and push 
>it into the space, seems like it will stick and then I have a huge bubble.
>
>Maybe try a different type adhesive, that hardens over time, so I 
>can move the liner into place?  Maybe use wax paper like I have used 
>with contact cement when installing Formica?
>
>If this has been discussed on line, please give me the month and I 
>will check the Archives.
>
>Thanks a million.
>
>Dave Sanger
>Traverse City, MI
>'63 Rampside from CA