Installing a new headliner !

[cjm]

I am in the process of installing a new headliner..  I took the old one out a while ago and I only could find 1 of the hooks that hold the rear bow in place.....    Do you think it would be okay to just use 1 hook (wire) or should I make one or order one??  I don't even know if they can be bought.....

Thanks..........................

[heminut]

Since you have one it shouldn't be to hard to make another one to match out of an old coat hanger.

[cjm]

I'll give it a shot......

Thanks..............

[ChallengerHK]

From what I understand getting these things stretched properly is a pain.Given that, I'd make sure that I had either the original or some good substitute there.

[heminut]

I don't believe the wires are that critical. My car was originally a Gran Coupe with the hardboard headliner and it was trashed. I got the bows and clips and a new cloth headliner and put it in myself. It came out great. Thing is, I didn't even know that there was supposed to be any wire clips in the back, so I didn't use any! The things you get away with due to lack of knowledge!!! 

[WVUFELLA]

how would a person go about determining which bows go where i have them however i didnt label 2 yrs ago when i took them out??? any advice???

[ChallengerHK]

Mine have paint dots on them which denote where they go, but I don't recall the order.

[cjm]

There are two that have red & orange, & they are the same size, they go in the front...  The largest one goes in the back.. The paint had worn off of the other 2 but I just attempted to fit before installing,,,  If you search "headliner" in this section there is a post that lists the correct order..................