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packrat6 · 05-13-2022, 07:45 AM

Am installing a '30 Fodor interior kit from Classtique. The headliner is in, and am ready to start installing the fabric-covered trim panels around the edges of the headliner. Is there any particular order to put these in that works best. Start at header and work back.....or rear and work forward....sides first???? Not much info on this step in the instructions.

Big hammer · 05-13-2022, 08:20 AM

With my 31 Tudor i started with the back, then the back corners, quarters, above the doors, finally the header. The rear corners can be a pain so that’s why I started with the back and then the corners

packrat6 · 05-13-2022, 08:55 AM

thanks for that info.

BRENT in 10-uh-C · 05-13-2022, 08:56 AM

Neither. Start at Body Lock Pillar on both sides. Then Rear Door(s) Roof Rail Trim followed by installing front Header Trim Panel which allows for fitting Front Door(s) Roof Rail Trim where the Trim Panel can be shortened if necessary. Then fit Upper Back Side Trim Assy on both sides and followed by fitting Upper back Trim Assy.

burner31 · 05-13-2022, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by packrat6

Am installing a '30 Fodor interior kit from Classtique. The headliner is in, and am ready to start installing the fabric-covered trim panels around the edges of the headliner. Is there any particular order to put these in that works best. Start at header and work back.....or rear and work forward....sides first???? Not much info on this step in the instructions.

Just curious as to the cost of the kit, can you give a ballpark, I have a town sedan I'm thinking of doing.

packrat6 · 05-13-2022, 12:45 PM

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Ed in Maine · 05-13-2022, 03:01 PM

When I installed interior in my Town Sedan, I found that these trim pieces above the doors, etc. were often too wide. You may have to peel back the cloth off of the cardboard and make them a bit narrower. Don't install them as provided if they hang over the door opening. I envy you doing this project. Take your time and you will be amazed at how beautiful you will make your car look. Ed

Herb Concord Ca · 05-13-2022, 04:02 PM

X2 on what Ed just side. On my 31 slant town sedan I had to trim both sides, otherwise they would have been too low.

packrat6 · 05-14-2022, 10:23 AM

hmmm. good comments.....that overhang thing is something I had not thought about. May have to do some trimming. thanks

05-13-2022, 07:45 AM	#1
packrat6 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Smithfield, Virginia Posts: 76	Headliner trim panels??? Am installing a '30 Fodor interior kit from Classtique. The headliner is in, and am ready to start installing the fabric-covered trim panels around the edges of the headliner. Is there any particular order to put these in that works best. Start at header and work back.....or rear and work forward....sides first???? Not much info on this step in the instructions.

05-13-2022, 08:20 AM	#2
Big hammer Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Lincoln Posts: 3,131	Re: Headliner trim panels??? With my 31 Tudor i started with the back, then the back corners, quarters, above the doors, finally the header. The rear corners can be a pain so that’s why I started with the back and then the corners __________________ Don't force it with a little hammer tap, tap, tap get a bigger hammer tap done

05-13-2022, 08:55 AM	#3
packrat6 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Smithfield, Virginia Posts: 76	Re: Headliner trim panels??? thanks for that info.

05-13-2022, 08:56 AM	#4
BRENT in 10-uh-C Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Eastern Tennessee Posts: 11,521	Re: Headliner trim panels??? Neither. Start at Body Lock Pillar on both sides. Then Rear Door(s) Roof Rail Trim followed by installing front Header Trim Panel which allows for fitting Front Door(s) Roof Rail Trim where the Trim Panel can be shortened if necessary. Then fit Upper Back Side Trim Assy on both sides and followed by fitting Upper back Trim Assy. __________________ . BRENT in 10-uh-C . www.model-a-ford.com ...(...Finally Updated!! ) .

05-13-2022, 12:45 PM	#6
packrat6 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Smithfield, Virginia Posts: 76	Re: Headliner trim panels??? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) $3,650.00 including shipping.

05-13-2022, 03:01 PM	#7
Ed in Maine Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Washington Cty., ME or Flagler Cty., FL Posts: 1,106	Re: Headliner trim panels??? When I installed interior in my Town Sedan, I found that these trim pieces above the doors, etc. were often too wide. You may have to peel back the cloth off of the cardboard and make them a bit narrower. Don't install them as provided if they hang over the door opening. I envy you doing this project. Take your time and you will be amazed at how beautiful you will make your car look. Ed

05-13-2022, 04:02 PM	#8
Herb Concord Ca Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Concord CA Posts: 638	Re: Headliner trim panels??? X2 on what Ed just side. On my 31 slant town sedan I had to trim both sides, otherwise they would have been too low.

05-14-2022, 10:23 AM	#9
packrat6 Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Smithfield, Virginia Posts: 76	Re: Headliner trim panels??? hmmm. good comments.....that overhang thing is something I had not thought about. May have to do some trimming. thanks