A couple of questions re a 67 Firebird headliner and material
06-01-2012, 10:07 PM
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A couple of questions re a 67 Firebird headliner and material My cardboard material in my 67 Firebird headliner is crumbling. What is the purpose of this cardboard type material? Is it just used for insulation? Can this be removed and replaced by fatmat? Once this material is removed and replaced, what does the actuial headliner attach to? Is this glued to the metal cross members? I know there is a headliner tutorial, just looking for some quick answers. Thanks
06-02-2012, 01:01 AM
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Hi There,
The crumbling cardboard you speak of is just what you thought - insulation from noise and temperature. To completely remove this old stuff I scraped the roof with a putty knife. The stuff is nasty so lay down a sheet, I would not be surprised if it contained asbestos. After scraping there was still residue so I used Laquer thinner to finish the job. It had to be clean for the Rattle Trap to Adhere. I used rattle trap for the whole bow supports, after you get it up, the sides glue in nicely. If you need some good tips for installation let me know. ANdrew
The crumbling cardboard you speak of is just what you thought - insulation from noise and temperature. To completely remove this old stuff I scraped the roof with a putty knife. The stuff is nasty so lay down a sheet, I would not be surprised if it contained asbestos. After scraping there was still residue so I used Laquer thinner to finish the job. It had to be clean for the Rattle Trap to Adhere. I used rattle trap for the whole bow supports, after you get it up, the sides glue in nicely. If you need some good tips for installation let me know. ANdrew
06-02-2012, 08:45 AM
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Hi There,
The crumbling cardboard you speak of is just what you thought - insulation from noise and temperature. To completely remove this old stuff I scraped the roof with a putty knife. The stuff is nasty so lay down a sheet, I would not be surprised if it contained asbestos. After scraping there was still residue so I used Laquer thinner to finish the job. It had to be clean for the Rattle Trap to Adhere. I used rattle trap for the whole bow supports, after you get it up, the sides glue in nicely. If you need some good tips for installation let me know. ANdrew
The crumbling cardboard you speak of is just what you thought - insulation from noise and temperature. To completely remove this old stuff I scraped the roof with a putty knife. The stuff is nasty so lay down a sheet, I would not be surprised if it contained asbestos. After scraping there was still residue so I used Laquer thinner to finish the job. It had to be clean for the Rattle Trap to Adhere. I used rattle trap for the whole bow supports, after you get it up, the sides glue in nicely. If you need some good tips for installation let me know. ANdrew
http://www.ebay.com/itm/FatMat-100-S...5d273f&vxp=mtr
06-06-2012, 11:04 PM
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Yes this is just as well but rattletrap is a little thicker. I also did my doors with the floor insulation piece. Its about 1/4" thick! Available at rattletrap.com and is a one piece unit so you will have to cut to fit.
The headliner is quite tricky for somebody who never installed one before believe me I know. All the websites and videos about installing these guys don't prepare you for the real thing. I'm here if you need any advice.
The headliner is quite tricky for somebody who never installed one before believe me I know. All the websites and videos about installing these guys don't prepare you for the real thing. I'm here if you need any advice.
06-07-2012, 10:13 PM
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this is just as well but rattletrap is a little thicker. I also did my doors with the floor insulation piece. Its about 1/4" thick! Available at rattletrap.com and is a one piece unit so you will have to cut to fit.
The headliner is quite tricky for somebody who never installed one before believe me I know. All the websites and videos about installing these guys don't prepare you for the real thing. I'm here if you need any advice.
The headliner is quite tricky for somebody who never installed one before believe me I know. All the websites and videos about installing these guys don't prepare you for the real thing. I'm here if you need any advice.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/270701764778...84.m1439.l2649
Ill be in touch when I get to the install stage. Thanks
