I have a newb question for you guys. This is my first first restore, its a 69 XR-7. I have windows out, no headliner, and replacing roof skin. Not 100% committed to a vinyl top yet, but likely that is where i’m headed. That being said. Once the roof is replaced, what order of reassembly should I do? Vinyl roof before headliner, headliner first then vinyl top, then windows back in???
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you have pictures? we love em around here!
Nice choice w the 69 btw.
Id do the roof, then the headliner, then the glass.
Glass definitely goes after the headliner and vinyl top, but the order of the other two does not matter. I did my headliner first (14 years ago) and now I’m installing the vinyl top. On my '67, they don’t overlap.
A little about the car. I just bought the car last month, probably paid too much (2800). But, I own it and it’s the year i’ve been looking for. The body doesn’t appear to have any body filler on it. Vinyl roof rotted through and needs replaced.
Its a 69 XR-7, M code (351w 4v), original engine, original transmission(FMX) and has factory air and power windows.
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Very cool. Do you know if that is the original color? What are your plans for your Cougar?
Original paint was medium lime something I can’t recall. Plans are to rebuild the FMX and fix roof and rust inside, floorpans. Put it back together and paint. So far im leaning towards a burnt orange with black vinyl top. Lower front end 1 to 2 inches and make it a occasional driver.
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Mopar has a nice orange called Copperhead I like too.
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nice!
Any metallic paint will look great on the 69/ 70’s -IMO
Neighbor has a Compass thats the MOPAR burnt orange - I dig it
