Headliner installation for a 69 coupe

[RIDETHEWALRUS]

I plan to install a new headliner in my 69 coupe this weekend. I searched through the forums and got some pretty good advice about installations for a couple of 66's and a 67. I would love some advice from those who have done this before.

One of the reccomendations was removing both the front and rear windshields. Is this neccessary in a 69 or advisable?

It was reccommended to use a blow dryer to help prevent wrinkles. If I do this should I use a little extra material so that when it cools it doesn't shrink and pull away from the bonds or is this not a concern.

I do not have an extra set of hands at this time. Is this a job that should involve 2 people (I have never done this work before)?

Is there any general or detailed advice you may have for me? It is my first time installing a headliner so any little bit helps.

Thanks

[stanger66]

You definity want to have 2 people, extra material(you can always trim off extra), use good adhesive.
Take you time on it, it is a timely process. It took me 2 days the first time on my 80 zephyr wagon (same material).

You want the headliner to be cold when doing this (hard to work with), Use a blow dryer not a Heat gun will help.

I dont know if you have to take out windows or not.

[Kisner]

On my 68 I completely installed it on the rods, used numerous clamps on both sides and the front and rear to hold it tightly in place for about a week in my hot garage (front and rear glass were out which made it extremely easy). After about a week virtually all the wrinkles were gone and it was easy to work with. Me and a friend centered it up and pulled it tight and glued it in, put the clamps back on to hold it till the glue cured, went back the next day and trimmed off the excess material. Only tricky spots were the back corners to get it wrinkle free. Didn't need a blow dryer or heat gun. In my opinion if you put it on cold, it will sag in the summer months. I would also highly recommend the front and rear glass be removed since the glass helps hold the headliner in place in the front and rear (at least on my 68 it does), and it makes much easier to install with them out of the way. Also, make sure you know exactly where all your holes are at for your coat hooks, etc., before you glue it in. I'm not an expert at headliners (only did one), but this method worked best for me.