Headliner tension wires

[zyzzyx]

Does anyone have a photo of these two wire/clips that are supposed to keep tension
on the last headliner bow? I see them for sale, but for the life of me I can't seem to
remember where they go??? Thanks Guys!

 

[Dibbons]

There is a photo on a HotRod tutorial that show them in the holes of the roof of a '71 Road Runner. However, word has it that in such photo they are in the correct holes, but not inserted correctly. If you notice on one end they have a very peculiar shape for a reason, that being there is a trick to installing them correctly (and I don't know how they are supposed to go or I would send off a photo myself). I am installing my headliner next month, so I will be following the thread. I hope this helps get things started.

 

[Ray70Chrg]

I don't have a photo but have have used them on my 70 charger. The 2 single loop end grabs the final bow and the other ends clip into 2 slots that are present in the metal cross piece above the rear window. Hope this helps.

 

[BLK 68 R/T]

This may help.
http://www.restorick.com/tech/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5

 

[zyzzyx]

That's what I'm talking about!!!!!
Thanks BLK 68 R/T for the link to Rick's!
Can't remember where all of this info is located.

 

[peabodyracin]

Could I ask where you've seen them for sale? I discovered I'm missing one of mine somehow and your post was timely as I'm about to need a replacement.

 

[zyzzyx]

I was on E-Bay looking under 1968 Roadrunner Parts. I have to find mine in the "Secret Hiding Spot"
before I go and buy mine. If it wasn't for me tripping over these the other night, I probably would
have forgotten all about them! I saw them on 521 Restorations for $12.00/pair.

 

[dadsbee]

 

[zyzzyx]

Can you take a pic next to a scale so I can bend my own?? Thanx!

 

[dadsbee]

Sorry... not taking my headliner out to do so!!

 

[zyzzyx]

Ha! The pic's help! I have a roll of stainless/inconel welding wire and I think I can bend some up. Really stiff stuff.
All these little trinkets are starting to add up. It's not the price of the parts, it's the shipping! I'm on a first-name
basis with the UPS, FedEx, and USPS guys!

 

[zyzzyx]

So I go out to the Garage today and start looking around to see where the holes are in the last reinforcement
where these clips go and SHAZAM! They're in the holes and hooked up to the last Bow.
I gotta get this car together before my next birthday! SHEEEEET!

 

[Dibbons]

Got a photo of them installed?

 

[dadsbee]

Got a photo of them installed?

Try reading the thread...

 

[zyzzyx]