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Old 10-08-2011, 10:21 AM
wa1ed wa1ed is offline
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Default Custom Hard Headliner

Hi All..

I have it stuck in my head that I want a custom newer style hard headliner in my 72.

I have a nice headliner out of a newer caddy that is not the right shape but has cool pilot lights and a slim headliner console with clock. I also have a hard headliner out of a mini van. Needless to say I have enough hardboard to work something with a lot of trial and error but came up with a new idea that I want opinions on as to viability.

The headliner in the car right now is a stock bow headliner that is in ok shape but needs to be stretched to get rid of wrinkles in a few areas.

Here is my idea - let me know what you think.

I am going to gut my interior this winter to re-do it and insulate. Before I take down the current headliner, what if I stretch it so that it looks as it should, then brush on fiberglass resin? I am pretty sure it will harden. Do you guys think I will be able to make a shell that I can then take out of the car, reinforce with fiberglass, then cover and do as I wish with it?

I have been looking for a pre-molded unit but haven't found any yet.

Opinions?

Ed
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