Topic: Sail headliner bottom bar dimensions

[RogerArrick]

On a 68 coupe (and others possibly) the sail panels of the headliner clamp to the package tray with some sort of fiberboard that is locked into 2 clips.  I've heard this is some sort of cardboard.  Does anyone have the dimensions so I can fabricate some?

[gtamustang]

Actually, the headliner does not attach in any way to the package tray. The interior sheetmetal (what the headliner covers) has small "spikes" stamped that are used to catch and hold the headline on the rear pillars. Glue also was used to hold the headliner along those spikes.

What you describe really sounds like the package tray, which is made of fiberboard and is readily available from most Mustang parts suppliers.

Regards,
Pete Morgan

[CharlesTurner]

Believe he is referring to the small thick cardboard strips that help hold the ends of the headliner in place, directly below the sides of the package tray.  There are tabs that are bent down to hold the cardboard strips in place.  I don't have one in front of me, but if I had to guess the dimensions, it would be about 1/2-3/4" wide, about 8" long and about 1/4" thick.

[Oz390]

Here's a (poor) shot of the part.  I just measured in place and cut a piece of masonite/hardboard about 5mm (3/16") thick to fit from the tabs to the side of the sail panel a bit longer than the tabs...  fully hidden so exact length was not a concern.