please dont flame the crap outta me for posting this here- I figured all you would know more then the other sections. Im re-doing the interior on the chevelle somewhat this spring- new carpet, seat covers, steering wheel, finishing up the headliner and installing the original mirror and sunvisors. anyway, couple of questions-

The back of the headliner, on the sides behind the windows, was never secured. It looks like its supposed to be glued, but what exactly would I use for this?

When i do the carpet, what should I use to hold it down?Ive seen spray stuff, but what works best?

And with the seats- Would it be bad to replace the covers without replaceing the springs and foam? its a little beaten down, but drivers side only, and its not horrible. and how hard is it to recover seats?


thanks for the help guys

 

Always willing to slow down and help out brand 'C'. The guy that does my headliners (he worked at the San Jose Ford assembly plant) uses contact cement on the headliner. Mustang carpets don't use any adhesive but contact cement would work if you have to, just go slow. I do my own seats, (third generation slighty removed upholstrer) but I don't recomend you do yours. Go to a pro but 'deal' with them,as in you supplythe parts (remember they want to sell you everything).National Parts Depot has a brand 'C' line and definetely replace the foam. And do both sides.
Jim
Jim

 

If the foam is shot replace it. If it is comfy keep it. After replacing the foam it gets stiff. The old foam has 40 years of braking in just for you. It will take another 40 years of breaking in to get it to fit comfy again.

 

On my 66 coupe the headliner between the quarter windows and the back glass is held down and tight by short tack strips. Elsewhere a small can of contact cement works well as stated.

 

The headliner in my 68 tucks into the window rubber in front and back. On the sides it tucks into the little rubber molding around the doors. If you use an adhesive, use 3M spray adhesive. Trust me on this. Use it on all the interior stuff. Spray a layer on both surfaces, wait 10 minutes until it is tacky, and put her where you want her. The stuff is great. I started using the 3M yellow crap for my rubber weatherstripping and switched to the spray adhesive. It doesn't leave a mess like runny contact cements and it sticks much better.
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I should be able to get the spray adhesive at any parts place, right?

As for the foam, its not shot. I fall asleep in the passenger seat, even with the engine turning at 70mph. I'm gonna check the drivers side again..its a little beaten in, but if its comfortable, its stayin. but the fraying threads look like crap on it...

 

Home Depot has what you need, 3M spray and contact cement in a bottle.
Jim