once again, Steve, you knocked it out of the ballpark. Especially for your first time, this came out a lot smoother than some "pros" Ive seen. headliners are the worst job I can imagine! Thanks for another great tutorial.
Excellent tutorial! Thanks for taking the time for this video; I think the best head liner video even over the professional shops that have posted videos.
Nice job! I wish you would have talked a little more about installing the rear window trim that seems like the biggest obstacle in my install on my El Camino, again really well done>
Thanks Dallas. If you are talking about the cardboard sail panels, those are held in place by wrapping the fabric around the rails, the center attaches to the body with velcro and the long thin section with a screw. You can see at the 6:00 mark where I left the fabric loose on the sail panel where it wraps around the rail. The windlace just presses into place. I know it will be a little different for an El Camino, and I've never owned an El Camino, but since it is a Chevelle with a bed I would expect it to be similar.
Damn nice work. While you’re gluing it Tight if you decide to do another one use a steamer like magic no wrinkles I’ve only had frustration with the back/sides above the Sell panels and Getting the cell panels or the headliner to lay against each other really good but that’s about it try steamer next time and there’s really good money in it most people don’t have the patience though LOL and don’t blame them Being responsible for other peoples cars and having to make them look good . Cool video cool car 🇺🇸💯
thanks! Yes the sail panels are the tricky part but I found that after I trimmed the headliner it was easier to pull it tight. I just used a hair dryer to tighten it up. I didn't want to spend money on a tool I would only use once, but a steamer is the way to go. I imagine you can get more heat on the fabric without damaging it with a steamer. I don't think I'll need to do another headliner. I'm 65 and the cars I have now will probably be my last project cars. Thanks for watching!
Excellent video. Local upholstery shop wanted $750 just for labor on an install, plus a wait time of 4 weeks. My project is a '61 Pontiac and there are some significant differences. I can't use binder clips on the front or back because mine uses staples there. Also, my sail panels are the headliner, so a lot of opportunity for wrinkles in that area. Hoping with patience I can get it right....
thanks Hank! If you can find a way to secure the headliner material and practice stretching it, I found that knowledge to be extremely useful. People attribute headliner installations to some kind of magic art. But if you think it through and have a plan that'll go a long way towards having success. Good luck on your headliner install!
@@SPSteve Finished, looks great! Looks so good I have very few small wrinkles at the back window. I have a steamer but not sure it's worth the risk, I'm pretty happy as is!
Good video, thank you. Everyone talks about the DAP Landau Top glue for this for its high heat resistance, have you had any trouble with the glue you used?
