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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: jdh6fan on 2012-05-08 08:14

Title: 63a headliner trim
Post by: jdh6fan on 2012-05-08 08:14
On my 63a there is a weatherstrip type trim piece made of thin plastic that runs along and attaches with the edges of the headliner.  Is this trim available?  If I can save mine is it worth it or should it just get replaced with windlace? 
Thanks for the help
Jeff
Title: Re: 63a headliner trim
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2012-05-11 21:27
I hadn't answered this when you first posted because I don't have a 63A, and don't know if it is different than the 70A custom series....but since no one else has answered...I can't imagine a 63a being vastly different from mine, so unless it was, it sounds to me like someone jury rigged something in the past. As far as I know all the '57's had windlace. what area specifically are you talking about, and what exactly do you mean "runs along and attaches with the edges of the headliner".
Rich
Title: Re: 63a headliner trim
Post by: Ford Blue blood on 2012-05-12 00:11
I know what he is talking about.  It goes under the head liner "fingers" and wraps up about 1/32 of an inch to give a finished appearence on the HT models.  It is not re-poped, yes save it.  My buddies turned out to be off white after the many years of dirt and stuff were cleaned of.  We use dish detergent.
Title: Re: 63a headliner trim
Post by: jdh6fan on 2012-05-13 16:50
Thanks for the responces.  Yea it is orig to the car.  It is kind of a white/off white color but dirty.  Since I'm changing the color of the interior from light to dark I'm gonna see about cleaning it up and maybe dying or painting it somehow.
Thanks
Jeff
Title: Re: 63a headliner trim
Post by: RICH MUISE on 2012-05-13 19:32
SEMS COLOR COAT is great for color coating plastics, vinyl, and leather. Most paint supply shops carry it. If it's anything that'll get wear and tear from contact, I follow up with a clear coat. They have another line that is excellent for dying fabrics, carpeting, etc.
Rich