So, I've been collecting parts for years. Now is the time to do the headliner. I have it laid out, but it seems really big. The listing pockets and material extend well beyond the length of the bows. Talking a good 6+ inches per side when the bow is laying in the center.

Are these things "universal fit" where they can be and I just need to trim *a lot* of material off?

Bows are original, and in the correct order.

For my 68 Dart...

Yes they have extra as they are trim to fit. 6"+ overhang per side does seem like alot of extra material tho & maybe that # fits several apps. I'd check the # & continue on. I've only did one (65 dart) & my advice is to be patient & dont be afraid to walk away when a slight snag develops (pun intended & yes it will) & come back the next day especially if it is your first one and you'll likely need to walk away several times. The concept looks simple but they ain't easy. I've developed alot of of patience thru the years for things mechanical & rarely get rattled in the shop/garage but that headliner tested me

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I'll look for a part number... but I've likely had this thing for a decade as I have collected the restoration stuff over the years.

That is the front-most bow (towards the windshield).

that looks about right.

Only markings on it are a faint CGPC "watermark" logo.

Okay... if this looks about right... wish me luck.

ahh, you'll be fine! they're not hard just frustrating as Rapid said. take your time, no cutting until you're 100% and that spray can tack glue can be messy so be careful. it doesn't set up right away so don't panic. when you're done and you tighten it up with the dryer you'll be amazed at how great it looks! my first one (69 RR) took me about 6 hours. the second, (72 charger) about 3.

I also didn't mention the car has a cage... got as far as I wanted to tonight. So far so good.

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New steering wheel... I think it compliments the GT badge on the door panel nicely.

I just finished my 2nd install. The first was a nightmare. It was the middle of a very cold winter and the headliner had been in a box for 3 years. Getting all the folds out was a major pain. My second was just finished yesterday. It went much easier. Use a spray mister with water and a hair dryer to get out the wrinkles. Start from the middle out and work front to back. Good luck.

Thanks for the tip. So lightly mist the headliner with water and then use the hair dryer? Sort of a pseudo steam press?

Mine has been in the box for 10 years... I should be in good shape...

This is going (slightly) better than expected. I am at the point of stretching, clamping, etc.

For the sail panels, does the liner get glued to the inner panel board? Maybe not...

For the sail panels, is it better to glue the side by the quarter windows and then pull into the teeth or the opposite?