Re: IML: Roof panel inserts

[PAUL WENTINK <randalpark@xxxxxxx>]

I agree, it isn't that bad of a job. The Sedan models are slightly more 
difficult due to the fragile upholstery, pillar trim, and wind lace. 
Still, disturbing a 48 year old Southampton perforated vinyl headliner 
almost certainly will present unexpected problems. I replaced the 
headliner in my Sedan in the late 1980's with good results.

As expected, I have already been out bid on those panels, and I doubt 
that I will revisit the auction. Even with a 1980's replacement 
headliner, I don't expect I would get around to installing them and 
possibly another headliner with all that wind lace any time soon, and 
parts storage for me is a BIG problem.

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: john sadowski <jsadowski@xxxxxxx>
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Sent: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 9:47 pm
Subject: Re: IML: Roof panel inserts


When I installed the ones on my 60, I just unstuck the edges of the 
headliner in a few places & got my arm up underneath. Not too 
difficult. I also used some soft putty around the bolts to prevent 
water leakage. 
John 
----- Original Message ----- From: "PAUL WENTINK" <randalpark@xxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 5:07 PM 
Subject: Re: IML: Roof panel inserts 
 
I believe that you do need to remove the headliner in order to remove 
the roof trim that holds them down. 
 
Paul W. 
 
-----Original Message----- 
From: Rob van der Es <R.vdes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 6:41 am 
Subject: Re: IML: Roof panel inserts 
 
@Paul: 
 
As you know, I own a 60 Crown 4 door HT. How difficult is it to fit 
these roof panel inserts? 
I really like them a lot, allthough they are already high on the dollar 
at Ebay... 
However, I don't want to tear down the headliner if that is necessary 
to fit those inserts. 
 
Do you have any idea how hard it is to mount these roof panels? 
 
----- Original Message ----- From: "PAUL WENTINK" <randalpark@xxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2008 2:06 PM 
Subject: Re: IML: Roof panel inserts 
 
They are made to fit a four door. I believe that the request was for a 
Two Door, which requires longer panels. Also, these specific panels 
will only work on '60 & '61. They could be made to work on '62, but 
would require some skill, and the acquisition of a several more 
expensive trim pieces. 1963 had a completely different roof line and 
these will NOT fit that year. 
 
Paul W. 
 
-----Original Message----- From: Peter <starflite@xxxxxxxxxxxx> 
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Sent: Sat, 8 Mar 2008 6:32 pm 
Subject: Re: IML: Roof panel inserts 
 
Hi: Someone on the list was looking for a pair of Stainless Steel 
roof panel inserts. There is a pair for sale on E-bay for the 1961-63 
Imperial. I'm not sure if those are the years he was looking for. 
 
They are item # 200206339211. 
 
Peter Bilecki 
 
1981 Imperial 
 
White/White Leather/ Mahogany Accent 
 
EFI 
 
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