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Title: Install rear glass or back interior first - 69 Sportroof/Mach
Post by: AJ on January 03, 2024, 10:27:15 PM
On 69 fastback , are the experts installing rear glass before or after installing the various rear interior fiberglass panels.  I?ve already got the headliner and sails in.   Is there a preferred sequence for rear glass vs rear interior panels.   

Thanks for any wise words
Title: Re: Install rear glass or back interior first
Post by: ruppstang on January 08, 2024, 02:42:36 PM
I always install all of the glass before the interior.
Title: Re: Install rear glass or back interior first
Post by: J_Speegle on January 08, 2024, 06:41:58 PM
on a 69 the sail panels will get in the way. I always do the headliner first then glass. Well I did on one car pull the rear upper edge back on the sail panel on a 69 once so I could tuck them, like the headliner) over the rear window opening to help hold the sail panels in place - Yes not factory. Did the job but it was kind of an experiment
Title: Re: Install rear glass or back interior first - 69 Sportroof/Mach
Post by: Anghelrestorations on January 09, 2024, 12:13:40 AM
On a 69 Mustang you have to put the headliner and the sail panels in first before the glass.  The fabric for both is ideally being held in place by the glass and help eliminate any gaps or sagging in the sail panel and headliner. 

After thats all in place then you work with the rest of the interior pieces on the sides and the back seat goes in last. 
Title: Re: Install rear glass or back interior first - 69 Sportroof/Mach
Post by: ruppstang on January 09, 2024, 09:28:08 AM
Yes I agree the headliner goes in first then the glass, but he said he had the headliner in.
Title: Re: Install rear glass or back interior first - 69 Sportroof/Mach
Post by: DougDyar on January 09, 2024, 05:57:42 PM
When you get to the fiberglas panels, if you have a fold down rear seat, start with the long, narrow one. The 6 clips on the back are a pain. Get it in place and the rest will be easy.😀