Hey everyone,

Over the last several years I have found plenty of helpful advice on Mustang Forums so now its my turn to contribute.

Installing a headliner in the car can be frustrating in the very least. I came up with a neat little trick that really helped during the install. I have read posts that recommend the use of old windlace to hold the headliner in place while stretching and glueing. I found this to work fairly good, but moving and adjusting them became quite a pain. I ended up using binder clips to hold the headliner in place. Available at any office supply store, cheap, and pretty handy. Talk about an extra 50 hands!

After placing the bows, start hanging the headliner in place, no glue, but hold it in place with the clips. The sweet part of the clips is that they allow you to make any adjustments to the fit prior to the application of any glue. I worked my way around the car taking my time streching and making the best fit possible. After I was satisfied, I started the glueing process. Once set in the adhesive, clip the liner material and work your way around the car, leaving the clips in place.

I left the windshield and rear glass clips in place until the glass installer showed up about a week later. No issues with adhesion.

 

This is a great idea. I hope I can remember it when I get to that phase of my car. Thanks for sharing.

 

Thanks for the advise......my self, I lost patients and has someone else do the install for me

The head liner may be the most difficult item to install in the mustang

 

To me, the headliner install was much easier than I thought it would be based on everything I read about it prior. Granted, it is easier with a fastback, but if you take your time, remove the windows and clamp it all in place before gluing, it is not too bad of a job. Worst case scenario is that you mess it up a time or two and are out the cost of a relatively inexpensive part.