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BEN-67
Apr 1st, 03, 08:27 AM
Do you guys know if someone sells headliner bows individualy? I'm missing the 3rd one and had no luck at the scrapyard so far.

Is the 3rd bow similar to one of the others? Can I use one of them as a template?

I've looked on Ebay, are there any other site that sell used camaro parts?

Vintage 68
Apr 1st, 03, 08:43 AM
Ben - you might want to try Jim Dyer at 'Chevy Classics' (209-941-2112) www.jimdyerchevyclassics.com (http://www.jimdyerchevyclassics.com) he has helped me out with odd parts like this in the past.

drew69
Apr 1st, 03, 01:20 PM
Ben, Do you mean the one over the dome light roof rib? If so this one is unique and the rod is a thinner diameter. I don't believe it is even metal. My 69' looked like is was woven fiber or something. You might get away with using a coat hanger because this rod gets supported from many places along the roof rib by the metal V tabs. These tabs actually cut into the headliner loop when you install it. Hope this make sense.
The other - metal rods were color coded and there is a couple of different lengths.
Try doing a search here, I'm sure it's been covered many times.
Others may have some ideas.

BEN-67
Apr 1st, 03, 01:34 PM
Drew,

That exacly it! The old headliner was already off when I bought the car. The 3rd rod had been replaced by "coat hanger" wire.

I didn't know I had to use the V clips to hold it up, I see how it's installed now.

Thanks

Unreal
Apr 2nd, 03, 03:53 AM
I have a template for one that I was sent to me by a board member. I would be happy to mail it to you. The rod should be 3/32" diameter. You can buy the rod at a hobby shop that deals in remote control airplanes. Seems like they are 36" long. You need about 45" so you might have to splice two lengths together.
let me know if you want the template.