Headliner Measurement - Please help

[Subarule]

I'm going to order some material to replace my headliner and it's sold by the yard, if remember correctly. I don't think I can buy any fraction of a yard (but I could be mistaken), just whole yards.

 

This is for an '86 GL wagon. I measured the length & width but I'd like to compare my measurements with other people's, if some of you wouldn't mind doing me that favor.

 

I'm going to be using the perforated leatherette material to get as close to the original as possible.

 

If anyone does car upholstery - should I allow for overage in order to tuck the material under the frame, and if so, how much? What else should I keep in mind?

 

Thanks very much.

[dhise]

I really can't remember how much I used when I fixed mine up. I cleaned up any stray bits off the headliner and glued the new material to it. I let it sit and dry for a day then trimmed around the edge and cut the holes it needed. I didn't leave any excess material around the edges, the trim pieces cover it all up. Keep your hands clean while using the glue or you'll get it on things you don't want to.

 

I don't remember it being too difficult to get back in.

Edited March 30, 2010 by dhise