is it possible and how hard would it be to...

[JumpInTheFire.com]

i recently did a t-top conversion on my 98 firebird.

i dont wanna pay 150+ for a t-top headliner.

so is possible to cut my hardtop headliner? will it look like crap?




and.. could i cut my current hardtop a-pillar to look like the t-top a-pillar?

[JumpInTheFire.com]

Re: is it possible and how hard would it be to...

its possible. i think it'll look right too. for the headliner..i would have to cut it and leave maybe 2 extra inches so i can fold that over and superglue it to the back of the headliner. so the edges will look just like a real t-top headliner and the orange stuff on the inside wont break off.

for the a-pillar.. i can cut it to be the same size of the t-top a-pillar. only difference will be it'll be missing a little lip on the end. then i'll make the edge smooth.

[JumpInTheFire.com]

Re: is it possible and how hard would it be to...

i'll take pictures if anyone is interested. nobody is gonna buy those parts anyway so if i mess up..its no loss.

[marvelrunner]

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I actually cut my headlinear when i did my t-top conversion. I will try to get pics up tommorrow to show you how mines came out.

[JumpInTheFire.com]

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did u fold the ends over? or just a straight cut

[josh98bird]

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just cut it and if it doesn't work, then buy a new one. Doesn't hurt to try though. Right around my t-tops, the headliner is in crappy shape. The edges are rolled and ragged... at the worst yours will look the same.

[Meatyshells]

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yes fold them
no

[marvelrunner]

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here is how mine ended up. its not perfect but good enough for me.







Sorry for the blurryness, I used my camara phone. The only thing I regret is that I did not leave enough of the headlinear to fold it up, but like I said its good enough for me.

[David8399]

Re: is it possible and how hard would it be to...

i have heard there is a fiberglass or plastic headliner for t top cars anyone know hwere to get one

[JumpInTheFire.com]

Re: is it possible and how hard would it be to...

i just got around to doing mine today. it came out nice. i just took the t-tops off. then took scissors and cut out the t-top area but left 2 inches. then peeled the clothe away from the yellow cushion stuff. then took a razor blade and cut the yellow cushion flush with the outline of the t-top area. then i just took the clothe and tucked it under the black weatherstripping. i'll go back later and glue it down. i know you can do it a different way but my way was pretty easy.

[Derek3.4]

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if it doesnt turn out like you want, you can always buy one. i got one from a guy who totaled his maro for 20 bucks.

[kristen]

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sucks you don't have a local f-body junk yard like me. i got my head liner for $50! but i did price out what it would cost to get my head liner modded. it was insane the prices they were asking.