Do I need a headliner?

95mustangGT/SVT · November 20th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Hey guys, as many of you know I have been restoring a vandalized 01 convertible GT. I am going to be installing a new top on Weds/Fri of this week. I was wondering if I need to install a headliner? The other one is junk, but I heard that mustangs did not have headliners until 1991 anyway. I would like to save the $150 and time on the install if its only function is to cancel noise. Any advice is appreciated.

JoshC! · November 20th, 2011, 02:49 PM

id get one just cause it would look better.

my cousin has an 88 and it has a head liner

95mustangGT/SVT · November 20th, 2011, 02:55 PM

I bought one already I just don't know how to install it.

JoshC! · November 20th, 2011, 02:57 PM

are you doing the top install yourself?

95mustangGT/SVT · November 20th, 2011, 03:38 PM

I am doing it with my father

JoshC! · November 20th, 2011, 03:41 PM

i would suggest getting an installation video. it would tell you everything you need to know.

installing a top isnt like installing any other part on the car.

the vid would also let you know about what you need to do about the head liner.

95mustangGT/SVT · November 20th, 2011, 03:57 PM

I bought an installation video from late model restoration and it does not say how to replace the headliner. What dvd did you buy?

JoshC! · November 20th, 2011, 04:04 PM

Originally Posted by 95mustangGT/SVT

I bought an installation video from late model restoration and it does not say how to replace the headliner. What dvd did you buy?

dont have a vid. seems like youd have to remove it to install the top so idk why it wouldnt have it in there.

95mustangGT/SVT · November 20th, 2011, 08:24 PM

The video I have does not take the headliner off for the install of the new top.

PeteGT · November 20th, 2011, 09:20 PM

If you're talking about the top since its not really a headliner, they sort of suck to do.

The most i can remember from my doing install of them at the shop is, there is phillips screws holding on the back mouldings/quarter mouldings. WE did have to unbolt the rear quarter glass(mark the bolt holes) since it'll save you adjustment time. Rear seats out,quarter trim out. and the rest wasn't too bad after that. I cant remember all the steps though, just that it sucked.

95mustangGT/SVT · November 21st, 2011, 12:48 AM

I am replacing the top, but I also bought the headliner that goes below it. My question is: "Do I need a headliner?"

nileppezdel77! · November 21st, 2011, 02:36 AM

My top came with the headliner pre-attached...

95mustangGT/SVT · November 21st, 2011, 10:11 AM

Originally Posted by nileppezdel77!

My top came with the headliner pre-attached...

Where did you get your top? I ordered mine from AmericanMuscle.

joswo1980 · November 21st, 2011, 10:28 AM

U don't need one, there for appearances only, but real easy to put in, they just staple to same tack strips top is stapeled to and a few torx screws along side, but if u decide u do want the headliner down the road then ur gonna have to take top back off again cause the staple tabs for liner kinda wrap-around pole and top will b in way.if u can use a stapler then u can install a headliner

95mustangGT/SVT · November 21st, 2011, 07:28 PM

Thanks a lot! I was hoping that was the case, but was unsure!

November 20th, 2011, 02:43 PM	#1
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	Do I need a headliner? Hey guys, as many of you know I have been restoring a vandalized 01 convertible GT. I am going to be installing a new top on Weds/Fri of this week. I was wondering if I need to install a headliner? The other one is junk, but I heard that mustangs did not have headliners until 1991 anyway. I would like to save the $150 and time on the install if its only function is to cancel noise. Any advice is appreciated.

November 20th, 2011, 02:49 PM	#2
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	id get one just cause it would look better. my cousin has an 88 and it has a head liner __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

November 20th, 2011, 02:57 PM	#4
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	are you doing the top install yourself? __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

November 20th, 2011, 03:41 PM	#6
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would suggest getting an installation video. it would tell you everything you need to know. installing a top isnt like installing any other part on the car. the vid would also let you know about what you need to do about the head liner. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

November 20th, 2011, 09:20 PM	#10
PeteGT Regular 03 11.91@113 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Regina,Saskatchewan Posts: 217 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you're talking about the top since its not really a headliner, they sort of suck to do. The most i can remember from my doing install of them at the shop is, there is phillips screws holding on the back mouldings/quarter mouldings. WE did have to unbolt the rear quarter glass(mark the bolt holes) since it'll save you adjustment time. Rear seats out,quarter trim out. and the rest wasn't too bad after that. I cant remember all the steps though, just that it sucked. __________________ [url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTFyQGmctJA

November 20th, 2011, 02:55 PM	#3
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought one already I just don't know how to install it.

November 20th, 2011, 03:38 PM	#5
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am doing it with my father

November 20th, 2011, 03:57 PM	#7
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought an installation video from late model restoration and it does not say how to replace the headliner. What dvd did you buy?

November 20th, 2011, 08:24 PM	#9
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	The video I have does not take the headliner off for the install of the new top.

November 21st, 2011, 12:48 AM	#11
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	I am replacing the top, but I also bought the headliner that goes below it. My question is: "Do I need a headliner?"

November 21st, 2011, 02:36 AM	#12
nileppezdel77! Nile P. Pezdel of Pez Dispenser Inc. CCA 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Brooklyn Posts: 4,271 iTrader: 3 reviews	My top came with the headliner pre-attached... __________________ SOME MODDED MUSTANG CREW

November 21st, 2011, 10:28 AM	#14
joswo1980 Regular 2001 mustang gt no clue Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: troy ny Posts: 488 iTrader: 0 reviews	U don't need one, there for appearances only, but real easy to put in, they just staple to same tack strips top is stapeled to and a few torx screws along side, but if u decide u do want the headliner down the road then ur gonna have to take top back off again cause the staple tabs for liner kinda wrap-around pole and top will b in way.if u can use a stapler then u can install a headliner __________________ zex blackout 125 shot,bbk 78mm tb,bbk CAI, flowmaster accel supercoils, diablo tuner. New setup in works VORTECH V2 SQ BOLTED ONTO A MMR 750

November 21st, 2011, 07:28 PM	#15
95mustangGT/SVT Enthusiast 2001 Gt Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: PA Posts: 915 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks a lot! I was hoping that was the case, but was unsure!

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