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Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on October 30, 2018, 02:11:59 PM
I'm looking for an 87-88 Thunderbird headliner. I don't care if the fabric is bad as I'll be recovering it. I need an intact, straight board. I have a project in mind and a need a spare board, so I don't screw up the one in my car if it doesn't work how I want. Shipping and keeping the board from bending might be an issue but the local sources have kinda dried up.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: vinnietbird on November 04, 2018, 09:29:35 AM
I wish you were near. I have a really nice blue one in the garage
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on November 04, 2018, 01:11:02 PM
Quote from: vinnietbird;467911
I wish you were near. I have a really nice blue one in the garage

Shipping would be stupid expensive/impractical most likely. The biggest issue would be keeping the headliner from bending in shipping.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on December 14, 2018, 09:48:58 PM
Still looking :)
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: jcassity on January 26, 2019, 08:34:53 AM
we should just make these things from Masonite board,, do it once and never need to touch it again.

ill be doing a conversion from red cloth 87,,, to black "something" light weight.


i laughed about your shipping comment btw,,, im like yeah,, no doubt
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 31, 2019, 08:41:58 PM
It would have to be bent to match the stock board, and also have recesses for the sun visors.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: jcassity on February 04, 2019, 11:57:15 AM
yeah,, kinda.. only on certain years though..
i know my prior 2 84 models did not have that sun visor provision.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: Moonmount on February 13, 2019, 03:08:30 AM
Still looking? I'm about to pull the headliner out of my cougar if you want to make a bit of a trip for it I'm sure we could work something out.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 13, 2019, 11:38:32 PM
Quote from: Moonmount;468836
Still looking? I'm about to pull the headliner out of my cougar if you want to make a bit of a trip for it I'm sure we could work something out.

Unfortunately that won't work, being that Thunderbird and Cougar have different rear roof treatments.
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: Moonmount on February 15, 2019, 06:36:05 PM
Ah I thought they were the same. Sorry, man good luck
Title: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 19, 2019, 10:42:43 PM
No problem. I'll find one eventually.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 07, 2019, 11:08:31 AM
Still looking. There hasn't been an 87-88 Thunderbird in the junkyards near me in over a year.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: Chuck W on April 07, 2019, 11:35:14 AM
I made a backer out of 1/8" ABS plastic for one of my cars. The only issue is needing a pattern to copy.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: Aerocoupe on April 10, 2019, 08:58:58 AM
Where are you located?  Not in your profile.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 10, 2019, 07:02:48 PM
Where are you located?  Not in your profile.

Fixed it. I thought I had updated it with the new forum but I missed it.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: Aerocoupe on April 11, 2019, 08:54:07 AM
Have you tried posting a wanted ad in Craig's List?  What about calling local auto recyclers?  By local I mean down around Peotone, Kankakee, or Joliet.  I put a pipeline in the ground in that area a few years ago and thought I saw a couple salvage yards but then again might have been one of the farmers personal collections.  I say that jokingly but my uncle was a farmer and as a young kid I thought he also had a salvage yard business.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 11, 2019, 05:21:20 PM
I've looked around the state and NW Indiana but these cars are thin on the ground up here, with salt/rust and all. Hence why I've been searching for a bit.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: 50RACER on April 11, 2019, 09:22:40 PM
I've got a parts car right now. Once I get to the point of taking it apart, I may see how it does just trying to roll it up. If it worked, then it wouldn't be so difficult to ship. Or, you could just drive down here to Virginny and pick it up. :)
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on April 12, 2019, 11:18:34 AM
The headliner board is stiff. If your try and roll the board it will just crack and flake apart.


I'll be in Atlanta next weekend. You think Southwest will allow me to put a headliner in the overhead bin?
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: fordman3 on April 22, 2019, 05:31:41 PM
So what exactly prevents an '87/'88 headliner from fitting in an '83/'86?  The rooflines didn't change that much, did they?  I can see the overall length of the '87/'88 being a little longer, but it seems like you could trim that to fit.  Just curious.  Thanks.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on July 24, 2019, 05:18:03 PM
Not surprisingly still looking  :toothless:
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on August 30, 2019, 12:35:16 PM
A month later. Still looking.....
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on January 27, 2020, 02:40:38 PM
Still looking for a headliner. In 2020. Going on a year and a half now.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: 50RACER on January 27, 2020, 11:09:27 PM
Just hop in your car and drive down here to Virginia and get one. Easy peasey!
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: V8Demon on January 28, 2020, 12:37:51 PM
https://www.headlinermart.com/products-color-charts

Worth a call if you've been looking this long.....

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Conversion Headliner Kits are available.




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Feel free to give us a call anytime! We'll gladly answer any questions you have or take your order.

Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2020, 07:48:43 PM
Just hop in your car and drive down here to Virginia and get one. Easy peasey!

I'll get right on that  :grinno:

Too bad there wasn't a way to ship the thing without it costing $200.
Title: Re: 87-88 Thunderbird headliner
Post by: thunderjet302 on February 02, 2020, 07:50:13 PM
https://www.headlinermart.com/products-color-charts

Worth a call if you've been looking this long.....

Quote
Headliners 1920's to Present, All Makes & Models
Pre-Sewn Headliners from the 1920's to 1970's. All Pre-Sewn Headliners are ready to install.

Foam-Backed Cloth Headliners from the 1980's to present.

1970's Foam-Backed Perforated and Non-Perforated Vinyl Headliners.

Conversion Headliner Kits are available.




Ordering & Questions
Phone: (817)-562-2381
Email: goliners@aol.com
Feel free to give us a call anytime! We'll gladly answer any questions you have or take your order.



I bet they just have the material, not the backing board. I really want the backing board. I have a project I want to try and I don't want to screw up my headliner board if it doesn't work.