Windshield Removal for Headliner Replacement

[My Mach 1 51]

Hi all, I'm looking to replace the headliner in my 69 Mach. My question is - do I need to remove the windshield and/or the rear window to replace the headliner? Thanks for the responses.

[Caseyrhe 650]

Windshield no, rear glass rubber and sail panels yes......per the guys that installed my headliner today

[Raven R code 281]

My headliner was folded over the opening of my windshield. It had about a 1/4" flapped over and the windshield glued over the top of it.

 

Ditto on the rest .

[rharden 12]

I installed the headliner on my 70 Mach 1, and to do it right and have it look good, the rear glass and sail panels must be removed. The headliner goes in behind the rear glass rubber molding. So do the sail panels. You need to purchase a new rear glass molding and the proper 3M sealer for the rear glass rubber. Make sure this sealer is installed in the inner groove in the rubber molding, between the rubber and glass. After the glass is in, the sealer is installed between the rubber and the metal body, like cauking. Sealer can be installed in the outer groove, but it's very messy, because this is where the string goes when you install the rear glass. The stainless trim will cover this. It is messy, but it cleans up easily with mineral spirits. The front glass could be left in. I had taken my glass out, because it was cracked.

[mustangstofear 608]

Or you could install our one piece headliner and remove nothing. They're on sale this month.

[RPM 1,190]

Or you could install our one piece headliner and remove nothing. They're on sale this month.

Yep, ditto. If I can part with the cash, anyone can :)

[rharden 12]

[mustangstofear 608]

You might want to watch the YouTube comparison of our headliner compared to TMI. This customer bought theirs as was unhappy with it. They have had a problem with the material separating from the fiberglass since they came out with it.

[Guillaume69 150]

I need to ask, with all due respect...

 

Is it ok for a pro to bash another pro's product like this in the middle of our "non pro" forum conversations?

 

G

[mustangstofear 608]

There's a big difference between stating facts and bashing :)

 

Here is the video link. Not the best quality of video but shows the difference in the headliners. 

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6IfYyROguA&t=1s

[Thatblue69_Mach1 62]

I just replaced my headliner in my 69 Mach 1, the front windshield is a glue on, no gasket, so it wouldn't really help to remove the front glass, the part that holds the front is the metal trim that goes from a pillar to the other a pillar. Where the sun visors set in the center. That's all you need to hold the front, just don't put too much pressure in the screws holding it in or it'll rip the headliner. I have pictures if you need but it's pretty straightforward.

[mustangstofear 608]

You still have to remove the backglass if you go with the original headliner.