Headliner for 65 Jetstar convertible, where can I find them?

dennisspeaks · October 23rd, 2011, 10:21 AM

I am about ready to change my top and am looking for a headliner, where can I find one? Thanks

rocketraider · October 23rd, 2011, 10:56 AM

Well- they didn't have them. All there was, was the fabric roof cover on the top frame. The cover was attached to the bows so the top would fold back with them.

Convertible headliners are a recent thing.

dennisspeaks · October 23rd, 2011, 11:05 AM

Thanks for the info, where can I find the fabric roof cover?

MDchanic · October 23rd, 2011, 11:42 AM

By fabric roof cover, RocketRaider means the convertible top.

You're already getting one of those, so you're all set.

- Eric

dennisspeaks · October 23rd, 2011, 01:52 PM

Ok I already have the Robbins convertible top, mine didn't have the top when I bought it so I have no reference except a picture I have seen online, I need the material that goes on the underside of the top frame that makes it so you can't see the frame.

rocketraider · October 23rd, 2011, 02:19 PM

Why? 60s converts did not have headliners. Nor 70s. The convert headliner thing is something the Germans came up with on BMW and Mercedes around mid-80s.

You want it, you're gonna have to talk a trim shop into making and installing it.

MDchanic · October 23rd, 2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dennisspeaks

... I need the material that goes on the underside of the top frame that makes it so you can't see the frame.

THERE IS NO SUCH THING.

You can see the frame from the inside of a convertible.

I don't know about no highfalutin' fancy convertibles like RocketRaider's been in, but every convertible I've ever been in or seen had the frame right there over your head, for you to see in all its glory.

As he said, if you don't like it, you're gonna have to do some engineering.

- Eric

Oldsmaniac · October 23rd, 2011, 02:36 PM

All there is is the pads and the top......the shop can supply both and the metal rods are not covered and can be seen. This is how they came.

October 23rd, 2011, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
dennisspeaks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 93	Headliner for 65 Jetstar convertible, where can I find them? I am about ready to change my top and am looking for a headliner, where can I find one? Thanks

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rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southside Vajenya Posts: 4,606	Well- they didn't have them. All there was, was the fabric roof cover on the top frame. The cover was attached to the bows so the top would fold back with them. Convertible headliners are a recent thing. __________________ Too many Oldsmobiles that sit way too much.

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rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southside Vajenya Posts: 4,606	Why? 60s converts did not have headliners. Nor 70s. The convert headliner thing is something the Germans came up with on BMW and Mercedes around mid-80s. You want it, you're gonna have to talk a trim shop into making and installing it. __________________ Too many Oldsmobiles that sit way too much.

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Oldsmaniac Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 2,892	All there is is the pads and the top......the shop can supply both and the metal rods are not covered and can be seen. This is how they came. __________________ OCA Member 2587 '59 98 conv. '66 Delta Fact.4spd 375HP '66 Delta conv. '67 442 post Trac Pac '67 442 conv '70 Rallye 350 '92 Custom Cruiser

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October 23rd, 2011, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
dennisspeaks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 93	Thanks for the info, where can I find the fabric roof cover?

October 23rd, 2011, 11:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
MDchanic Connoisseur d'Junque Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maine Posts: 8,588	By fabric roof cover, RocketRaider means the convertible top. You're already getting one of those, so you're all set. - Eric

October 23rd, 2011, 01:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
dennisspeaks Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Spokane, Washington Posts: 93	Ok I already have the Robbins convertible top, mine didn't have the top when I bought it so I have no reference except a picture I have seen online, I need the material that goes on the underside of the top frame that makes it so you can't see the frame.

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