R*d D**rs Headliner Installation
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R*d D**rs Headliner Installation
Have any or you installed a Rod Doors Headliner?
I've gotten the centre panel in with some effort but the side panels are giving me serious grief.
I've split off the two rear plastic "rivets" that hold the retaining lip on the roof side of the side panel and don't want to do further damage.
ANY hints?
GW
I've gotten the centre panel in with some effort but the side panels are giving me serious grief.
I've split off the two rear plastic "rivets" that hold the retaining lip on the roof side of the side panel and don't want to do further damage.
ANY hints?
GW
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Gerry, a search on the forum using
+rod +doors +headliner +adhesive
turned up the following threads that might be of use to you.
Headliner #1
Headliner #2
The first thread is especially thorough. Dewayne did a pretty complete job of explaining how he got it installed.
Use that search function if you can folks. That's why it's there.
+rod +doors +headliner +adhesive
turned up the following threads that might be of use to you.
Headliner #1
Headliner #2
The first thread is especially thorough. Dewayne did a pretty complete job of explaining how he got it installed.
Use that search function if you can folks. That's why it's there.
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Thanks George,
You're right, Dewayne did a great job!
I haven't had much success with the search engine, between my dial up access and possible ignorance of good search syntax, I've usually been disappointed in the results and time consumption.... the "+" signs you added are significant I suspect?
Thanks for the pointers.
Gerry
You're right, Dewayne did a great job!
I haven't had much success with the search engine, between my dial up access and possible ignorance of good search syntax, I've usually been disappointed in the results and time consumption.... the "+" signs you added are significant I suspect?
Thanks for the pointers.
Gerry
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Gerry, I know what you mean about the dial-up thing. I have a dedicated T-3 line now (business connections - sorry for the pun 
) and I'm always waiting for the server on the other end!
Anyway, I don't use the regular search engine much - I almost always click on "Search" and then on "Advanced Search". The Advanced Search page has lots of information about the "+" signs and other symbols and how they work. Generally, I find and select the 48-60 forum in the lower-right part of the Advanced Search page, then put in words that MUST be in the result - that's what the "+" signs in front of a word do. It really helps.
) and I'm always waiting for the server on the other end!Anyway, I don't use the regular search engine much - I almost always click on "Search" and then on "Advanced Search". The Advanced Search page has lots of information about the "+" signs and other symbols and how they work. Generally, I find and select the 48-60 forum in the lower-right part of the Advanced Search page, then put in words that MUST be in the result - that's what the "+" signs in front of a word do. It really helps.
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My first set of side inserts were deformed and would not fit nowhere no-how.
It needs to be warm or better yet, hot so the plastic has some extra flex.
I used Crisco along the edges to get a little slip. My wife said "don't freak out" and it worked well and there was no stain on the fabric.
It needs to be warm or better yet, hot so the plastic has some extra flex.
I used Crisco along the edges to get a little slip. My wife said "don't freak out" and it worked well and there was no stain on the fabric.
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Gerry, the tension on the panel gives it a little bit of a bow. This gives you some extra room) After making sure that the middle is in the exact center, I started on the pass side. It was slow, starting at the front and gradually tucking it into the rubber seal all along the side. I cheated on the driver side by getting my wife to help. I made a pull out of wire and fastened each end to the two"fingers" on the side panel. I made the length long enough so that when the pannel was put into place, the wire stuck out between the seam. So, when I pulled hard on the wire, to keep it in place, my wife gradually worked the rubber of the edge from the front to the back. I made her a small tool out of a 6" length of 3/8" dowel tapered on the working end. She would hook the front edge on the rubber and pry the edge of the panel up until it was held by the rubber. All at about 1/2" per grunt. Then, when it was in place, I cut the wire off short and tucked the ends into the seam. No prob. It only took about 6 hours to get it in!!! Good luck, Jag
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On the subject of Rod Doors, I have their door panels for my 51, and they have a molded in armrest, along with molded in sculpting. Have any of you covered one of these with fabric? I have a nice tweed material with a backing, not exactly stretchy, but I don't think I can cover the panel, with the armrest, without fabric bunching up around the armrest. It sticks out about 2 inches or so, and is about 6-7 inches long. I'm thinking of taking to a professional to do. Any suggestions?
Scott
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Scott, you can do it. I did mine, but it actually was two pieces. Isn't it made up of a cover that slides over the modeled in piece in the panel? That is how mine was. I covered the panel up to the modeled part to a point where I knew the slip-on cover would hide the bare edges. I covered the slip-on piece so that the top and front edge had no seems. All seems were put on the bottom side where they were not obvious. I left the edges of the folds facing the door panel so that they were hard to see. It is necessary to have good quality stretchy fabric also. Mine cost me $25 yard 2 years ago. Good luck, Jag 
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