73 duster headliner recommendation needed...

[flathead31coupe]

I have the remnants of a fiber or cardboard headliner.I would like to get it replaced.I'm looking to buy ideas and thoughts on the replacement...

 

[TF360]

I think there are a couple companies that sell some type of PVC headliner and it looks like the original

 

[flathead31coupe]

I think there are a couple companies that sell some type of PVC headliner and it looks like the original

Thanks..... I'm hoping someone has had experiences with these headliners.Maybe save me some hassles

 

[FISHYPETE]

An auto upholsterer can do it. I had my 59 pickup done with a cardboard like headliner like the original

 

[flathead31coupe]

An auto upholsterer can do it. I had my 59 pickup done with a cardboard like headliner like the original

Thanks for the reply.I kind of wanna do it myself.I just didn't know if to get the cardboard style or the plastic one

 

[FISHYPETE]

Not a reproduced item, he made it

 

[flathead31coupe]

What is the best headliner to use the plastic or the press board... Can either headliner be installed without removing the windshield?Thanks... I'm looking for someone that has installed.Either to give me the good bad or ugly on installing one myself thanks

 

[flathead31coupe]

My duster had the cardboard headliner. All that's left is a little piece around the dome light...I want to get a new one installed...trying to figure out witch way to go....do I try it myself, if so witch one....if i have it done do i get the conversion to the bow type or? Thanks

 

[72bluNblu]

My duster had the cardboard headliner. All that's left is a little piece around the dome light...I want to get a new one installed...trying to figure out witch way to go....do I try it myself, if so witch one....if i have it done do i get the conversion to the bow type or? Thanks

The ABS headliner is a better product, and it will last forever. They do take a little bit of fitting, but what doesn’t?

I would recommend getting the uncovered version, it makes it easier to trim to fit and the vinyl covered ones don’t use a very good glue, or at least they didn’t used to. I bought one that was already covered with the foam backed vinyl and it delaminated in the heat. I just resprayed it with adhesive but if you’re gonna do that you can do the whole thing yourself. Plus being uncovered makes it easier to trim to fit. You can leave them uncovered, cover it yourself or have an upholstery shop cover it.

And unlike the fabric ones the ABS or cardboard headliners can be installed with the glass in.

1974 PLYMOUTH DUSTER 5.2L 318cid V8 Headliner | Shop Now at RockAuto

 

[Howard1784]

Regarding the ABS headliners: the plastic will last forever, however, the glue eventually fails on the fabric and it will eventually fail and sag. Mine was rarely driven and stored in a garage and now the liner is sagging

 

[barbee6043]

I clean the inside of the roof and spray it with BodySchultz. Older version of a bedliner type.
But I am not very fancy!

 

[72bluNblu]

Regarding the ABS headliners: the plastic will last forever, however, the glue eventually fails on the fabric and it will eventually fail and sag. Mine was rarely driven and stored in a garage and now the liner is sagging

Again, that’s why you get an uncovered one and have it done properly. Or leave it uncovered, which is what I would do next time. The ABS textured pattern isn’t bad at all, and you could probably use panel dye on it to make it the right color.

All fabric headliners fail eventually, even the original factory fabric ones.

 

[flathead31coupe]

Thanks for the quick replies... Think I will try it myself and go with the abs one

 

[flathead31coupe]

The ABS headliner is a better product, and it will last forever. They do take a little bit of fitting, but what doesn’t?

I would recommend getting the uncovered version, it makes it easier to trim to fit and the vinyl covered ones don’t use a very good glue, or at least they didn’t used to. I bought one that was already covered with the foam backed vinyl and it delaminated in the heat. I just resprayed it with adhesive but if you’re gonna do that you can do the whole thing yourself. Plus being uncovered makes it easier to trim to fit. You can leave them uncovered, cover it yourself or have an upholstery shop cover it.

And unlike the fabric ones the ABS or cardboard headliners can be installed with the glass in.

1974 PLYMOUTH DUSTER 5.2L 318cid V8 Headliner | Shop Now at RockAuto

Sorry I have another question looking at rock auto it's reads about the 34.5" is between the sunrise or holes. Do I need to ck mine or is that a issue....thanks

 

[72bluNblu]

Sorry I have another question looking at rock auto it's reads about the 34.5" is between the sunrise or holes. Do I need to ck mine or is that a issue....thanks

They make them for the Duster/Dart Sport and the 2-door hardtop Dart, that ones 40.5”. You want the one for the Duster that’s narrower. They just list the width so you can tell the two apart.

 

[flathead31coupe]

They make them for the Duster/Dart Sport and the 2-door hardtop Dart, that ones 40.5”. You want the one for the Duster that’s narrower. They just list the width so you can tell the two apart.

Thanks

 

[Alan J Odze]

Thanks..... I'm hoping someone has had experiences with these headliners.Maybe save me some hassles

Dave LAYSON told me from his experience he recommends having a CB professional install the headliner. I too have an old one from 72. I trust Dave on his recommendation. He sells the replacement headliner with the insulation attached.

 

[flathead31coupe]

Dave LAYSON told me from his experience he recommends having a CB professional install the headliner. I too have an old one from 72. I trust Dave on his recommendation. He sells the replacement headliner with the insulation attached.

Thanks, I purchased the headliner conversion kit from classic industries.I will see how it goes..

 

[flathead31coupe]

Their website says that it replaces the fiber board.That is factory for the seventy three.. not sure if I will need anything extra...

 

[Alan J Odze]

Their website says that it replaces the fiber board.That is factory for the seventy three.. not sure if I will need anything extra...

MOPAR in 73 went to the fabric headliner. The cardboard was used for early 73 models. My 73 Dart Sport has a 72 front end. But later in 73 it had the 73 front end. A MOPAR expert Gary LaPlante in New Hampshire has a 300 acre junkyard. I am friendly with him. He worked for Dodge.

 

[flathead31coupe]

MOPAR in 73 went to the fabric headliner. The cardboard was used for early 73 models. My 73 Dart Sport has a 72 front end. But later in 73 it had the 73 front end. A MOPAR expert Gary LaPlante in New Hampshire has a 300 acre junkyard. I am friendly with him. He worked for Dodge.

Thanks has anyone done this conversion from the board to the bows? If so any input would be apprecbabe thanks

 

[flathead31coupe]

Does the windshield need to come out to put in the conversion kit from board to bow type headliner

 

[72bluNblu]

Does the windshield need to come out to put in the conversion kit from board to bow type headliner

The fabric type headliners with bows were installed before the glass. They can be installed with the glass in, but it's harder to get them right doing it that way.

 

[flathead31coupe]

The fabric type headliners with bows were installed before the glass. They can be installed with the glass in, but it's harder to get them right doing it that way.

Ok ty

 

[flathead31coupe]

The fabric type headliners with bows were installed before the glass. They can be installed with the glass in, but it's harder to get them right doing it that way.

How do you install it without removing the windshield...looks like my rubber is pretty flexible...