1970 Plymouth Sport Satellite from Junk to......

[Moparfiend]

Got the rear quarter window regulator/actuator installed. The FSM sucks for details needed to do this if you don’t have your disassembly pictures. If you need help doing this watch Chris Birdsongs video here>

After I got them all in I realized that when removing the window I broke off one of the two window screws in the actuator 3 years ago now when disassembling. I soaked it in penetrating oil over night. I drilled and used 3 progressive screw extractors with no luck. I heated with a torch 3 times no luck. I really took my time with this as I didn’t want to buy another assembly just because of this dam screw!

It was obviously a dissimilar metal migration issue of a galvanic bond. It will never come apart! So I drilled it out and tapped it 1/4-20 and all good.

 

[Moparfiend]

Rear glass is in with outside felt. Feels good to start using new parts I bought 3 years ago. I am starting to make a dent on my parts rack.

 

[Moparfiend]

If you need a light bulb for your glove compartment this one works well. Thought I’d post to save someone else the time. #glove-box-light-bulb

 

[Moparfiend]

Behind the scenes. Last shots prior to getting the dash in. I have a new speedometer cable to hook up then when I get the time in she’l go. Wish I had help as doing this myself is going to be a bit wonky as they say in England/Australia…..

 

[Moparfiend]

Finalized my steering column wire harness for the ignition with an updated connection using Anderson PowerPole Powerwerx 30A connection system. I am all for restoration to original but this was a much better contact system and I needed something as my original was melted and disfigured.

 

[70chall440]

I am a big fan of Anderson connectors and have used them for many things to include exactly what you did. I would put the clips or pins in-between the connectors to keep them all in line.

 

[Moparfiend]

I am a big fan of Anderson connectors and have used them for many things to include exactly what you did. I would put the clips or pins in-between the connectors to keep them all in line.

Oh nice I see where they would go. Ill have to order them.

 

[Moparfiend]

Received my Xmat. I decided to go with this as it was designed to be used for headliner and hood installation. It’s not cheap but I don’t want any issues once that headliner goes in. Also in AZ heat is just a little concerning lol.

I prepared the surface by cleaning it with acetone.

 

[Moparfiend]

It’s the little things in life…saving and keeping track of all the small parts of a restoration take’s organization and if you have a little OCD and are slightly **** retentive that helps too! Just sayin…

 

[Llamaback]

Received my Xmat. I decided to go with this as it was designed to be used for headliner and hood installation. It’s not cheap but I don’t want any issues once that headliner goes in. Also in AZ heat is just a little concerning lol.

I prepared the surface by cleaning it with acetone.

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That Xmat looks nice but also looks thick. Have you tested that your headliner bows and headliner will work with it? I tried to use a thicker insulation for my headliner install but it was too thick and the bows were tight against it, and that caused the headliner sleeves to be bound up and could not be pulled into position.

 

[Moparfiend]

That Xmat looks nice but also looks thick. Have you tested that your headliner bows and headliner will work with it? I tried to use a thicker insulation for my headliner install but it was too thick and the bows were tight against it, and that caused the headliner sleeves to be bound up and could not be pulled into position.

It’s 1/4 inch on the dot. No issues so far with headliner clearance. In fact I believe that some material between the bow and roof is advantageous as it holds the bows in place better and will prevent any rattling around. So far I am shocked at how easy the headliner has stretched out so far.

 

[70chall440]

That looks pretty good. When I did the headliner in my Cuda I found that it is all about patience, but other than that it is not all that difficult although its definitely tedious.

 

[Billccm]

That looks pretty good. When I did the headliner in my Cuda I found that it is all about patience, but other than that it is not all that difficult although its definitely tedious.

I've asked many people from upholstery professionals to guys who have done multiple headliners how the assembly line could do this job in under three minutes. I toured the Ford LTD assembly line in the late 1970s and remember seeing headliners installed while the car was moving down the line. There is obviously some trick that is hidden here.

Even guys who do this for Mark Worman claim it is a 3 to 4 hour job.

 

[70chall440]

Thats a good point, no idea how they did that one the assembly line and got them tight and wrinkle free although I suspect the headliners were kept flat before installation so wrinkles were probably nonexistent or minimal.

 

[Moparfiend]

Thats a good point, no idea how they did that one the assembly line and got them tight and wrinkle free although I suspect the headliners were kept flat before installation so wrinkles were probably nonexistent or minimal.

Yeah an like when you go to get a burrito at Chipotle they have that steam press to soften up the tortilla! If you had something like that AND worked fast that would shrink right in quick!

 

[Moparfiend]

One guy on each side too!

 

[70chall440]

Well there is no doubt that they had a system and I am sure some very specialized equipment to stretch it tight in all 4 directions simultaneously. That would make a huge difference having something that would stretch it.

 

[Moparfiend]

Well there is no doubt that they had a system and I am sure some very specialized equipment to stretch it tight in all 4 directions simultaneously. That would make a huge difference having something that would stretch it.

Their system was probably the burrito stretcher with Moe, Curley and Larry tugging and clipping! It was 1970 lol

 

[Llamaback]

It’s 1/4 inch on the dot. No issues so far with headliner clearance. In fact I believe that some material between the bow and roof is advantageous as it holds the bows in place better and will prevent any rattling around. So far I am shocked at how easy the headliner has stretched out so far.

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Nice! That is lucky. The insulation I was trying to use was around 1/4'' thick as well. I actually was trying to install my headliner while the car was still on the rotisserie so maybe it being upside down was the problem. I decided to just do it the normal way later on.

 

[Moparfiend]

Got some good advice form you guys here at FBBO on installation of the headliner. Really appreciate it! Made the job easier to tackle. Actually a lot easier than I thought. I waited until the heat of the day to do the stretching @100F. I used the Weldwood Landau contact cement. I believe that stuff made the job! I used the stuff right out of the can and used those metal acid brushes to apply it rather than using a spray gun. I believe thats the way to go such that there is no overspray concerns and no gun maintenance.

She’s tight as my snare drum at 100F!