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10-17-2021, 04:17 PM | #1 |
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Installing a headliner in 63 Falcon Ranchero
Hey guys I'm trying to install a headliner in my 63 Falcon Ranchero and need your help with some photos. No instructions came with my headliner so I need photos of the front and rear corners plus anything else that you can suggest.
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10-17-2021, 05:37 PM | #2 |
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Re: Installing a headliner in 63 Falcon Ranchero
do you have the glass out thats the first step
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10-17-2021, 06:11 PM | #3 |
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Re: Installing a headliner in 63 Falcon Ranchero
Windshield and rear window are out
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10-18-2021, 11:15 AM | #4 |
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Re: Installing a headliner in 63 Falcon Ranchero
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I always find the center of the cab both front and rear and mark them for reference. I then mark the centers front and rear on the head liner material using upholstery chalk so that I can match that to the cab. The bows can be installed in the listings and start from front or rear to hang the bows & liner. Start pulling from either front end or the rear up to near tight and adjust from front to rear first and then start working out to each side. If the bow listings are too long then they may have to be trimmed to get the sides to fit correctly to the door frame areas. I just use scissors a carefully make a cut in the listing to relieve any pressure that might be there if any. The Rancheros and el Caminos are certainly easier than any 4-door or 2-door car. If it has sail panels then they can be put in for best fit before putting any trim pieces, side seals, or pinch weld channels (wind lace) on the sides or around the back glass. Wrinkles can be worked out with a steamer but it is best to work them out when stretching things and clamping. The liner can be glued after fitting but it has to be done carefully since a fair amount of the clamps have to be removed to do that. Gluing it helps a lot with the installation of the windshield and back glass. Just tucking it doesn't always work real well. Sealer may have to be used on the outside of the pinch weld to make sure there are no leaks. I wouldn't use any on the inside. It's only too easy to mess up a new headliner. I'm adding these links since they were about the best I could find for old Fords. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i_sEi6ao34 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOq6SVFuMvY Last edited by rotorwrench; 10-18-2021 at 12:38 PM. |
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