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I'm glad it work out for you, and I know about the headliner hanging down flapping in the wind with the T-Top removed.
I ordered Highway Stars fiberglass replacement and the color close to exactly the same color as the original.
I too will be replacing the original headliner as for spare just in case the replacement starts to blow freely into the wind.
 
I could not get it perfect as I'm not an upholstery guy (that is one craft that requires big experience to get good at), but much better than original. She fell on my first ride with window down. Nice to have this done, now to get it back into the car. My next one would likely be the ABS, most seem very impressed with them, good luck.
Joel
 
In summary here are steps for t-top car.
Purchased at joann's 1 yard would do, I got three, should've measured, you should to, 1 yard should be enough but check.
Removed T-roofs.
Removed two screws from rear trim piece above rear window.
Removed screws on trim across backside of T-tops, between T's and headliner. Removed the center trim piece between the T's, held up with three push in plastic clips, I will replace as mine sag a bit.
Removed two screws on trim on B-pillar on both sides to get the trim pushed out of the way.
Removed the brackets that are used to screw in the outside screws on the trim pieces between the T's and the headliner. you'll see the brackets they will be in the way when trying to slide out the headliner.
Then slide out headliner, it has some give so let the middle bow down will give you room to get out with the coat hanger indents.
Remove from car.
rip off headliner material.
Use steel wool to wipe off the foam.
Used compressed air to get rid of all dust off the board.
Taped cracks at coat hangers with 120mph tape, all I had.
put cloth over headliner with overhang on all edges.
Folded in half, sprayed liberally the exposed board and headliner.
laid it down, then did opposite side.
Then put it all back to together.
Getting cloth into coat hanger ditches was not easy and I got some creases, I'd dry practice a few times.
Good luck,
Joel
 
hope it helps. funny how you searxh and find different takes on the same task the steps above worked for me i guess eaxh situation is a bit didferent the coat hanger ditches are really tough to get right with everyrhing all sticky also dont ket a runny nose on a cols morning drip on headliner :)
 
Hi Joel, You might want to copy and paste your Instructions in the General Turbo Buick Tech section under the "How To" so other members can benefit your experiences.
 
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