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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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So, was checking out the automotive department at Wal Mart, like I do every time I am there.
(Like no one else here does, right?)
So, I find these great little things called saggy stoppers. Nice name.
Basically, they are tacks but a little longer and they are like mini corkscrews. The end is
clear-ish so they don't look too bad.
You get 8 in a pack for $2.64. Not bad. I bought one pack, I'll probably grab one more next time I am there. Seem to work pretty well though.
SO, for less the $6.00, it'* a pretty decent temporary fix if you don't have the $30 - $40 or the time to do it right.
http://www.autobarn.net/xxxheadsupsaggy.html
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jr's3800
Brian...

Get a couple cans of the 3M90....

Also when you get the Headliner fabric you need/want get it in 1/4 inch thickness...

Getting the head liner out will be a bit tricky on your A Body... You will have to bend and flex it without breaking it... You will need to remove the Trim from the A, B and C pillars.... Not sure about the A Body attaching points tho..

When you install the material to the board be sure to overlap the board a bit... Take your time and you will have done a great Job
You could steam it to help it bend enough with out stressing to much that is snaps.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by tallbump
So, was checking out the automotive department at Wal Mart, like I do every time I am there.
(Like no one else here does, right?)
So, I find these great little things called saggy stoppers. Nice name.
Basically, they are tacks but a little longer and they are like mini corkscrews. The end is
clear-ish so they don't look too bad.
You get 8 in a pack for $2.64. Not bad. I bought one pack, I'll probably grab one more next time I am there. Seem to work pretty well though.
SO, for less the $6.00, it'* a pretty decent temporary fix if you don't have the $30 - $40 or the time to do it right.
http://www.autobarn.net/xxxheadsupsaggy.html

Awesome sounds like you found a quick and easy fix for the problem. Nice
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Hmmm. I don't ahve a steamer but i might be able to find one. Does seem like it would make it easier.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 07:54 PM
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Yeah, I don't know that I would want any one to use these on a Bonnie, but I think it works great for my $300 ride.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:43 PM
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I kinda doubt a steamer would help since the board is made out of fiberglass material. I heck i dunno though. Sag stoppers have been in our Olds for years.

And if i had to take the headliner out again, I'd take the door off again.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 08:55 PM
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Years huh? Good to know.
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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by tallbump
Okay, so I got my new Celebrity.
Originally Posted by Shadow
Honestly I dont really know what the staples went into but it held good at the time.
I had an 89 Celebrity with the 2.8 & its headliner was stapled… Not many ever noticed; many good times with that little car.


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Old Aug 25, 2007 | 10:26 PM
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I was about to go the staple route til I found these.
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