SECTION 13-D 1957 BUICK HEADLINING AND SEATS

13-12 1957 BUICK HEADLINING (ALL SERIES)

On the 1957 Buick “40” and “60” Series bodies the headlining is formed to the roof panel contour by concealed listing wires or by a combination of concealed listing wires and exposed roof bows. The 1957 Buick headlining is secured at the windshield and back window by cement and tacks, and along the side roof rail by tacks or a pronged retainer. In the rear quarter area the headlining may be secured by cement or a pronged retainer. On the Buick “50” and “70” Series styles the headlining is held in contour by concealed listing wires only. The headlining is secured at the windshield and back window by tacks and cement and at the side roof rail by tacks. Following are 1957 Buick headlining assembly removal and installation operations covering the use of concealed listing wires only, and the use of concealed listing wires and exposed roof bows. CAUTION: Clean hands are essential when working with headlining material.

Removal of 1957 Buick Headlining with Concealed Listing Wires

  1. Prior to removing 1957 Buick headlining remove following trim and hardware assemblies:
    • Rear view mirror and support
    • Sunshade assemblies
    • Windshield and back window garnish molding
    • Side roof rail finishing panels
    • Coat hooks
  2. Place protective coverings over seat cushions and backs.
  3. Carefully remove all tacks or staples securing 1957 Buick headlining at windshield, back window and side roof rails and detach cemented edges.
  4. Working from front to rear of body, detach 1957 Buick headlining listing wires from side roof rails, gathering or rolling headlining and listing wires to keep headlining clean.
  5. NOTE: At listing wire No.4 bend down tabs on center roof bow and detach listing wire from tabs. See figure 13-80.
    1957 Buick Headlining Attachment

    1957 Buick Headlining Attachment

  6. Remove 1957 Buick headlining from body and place on a clean bench. If necessary listing wires may be removed from headlining as a bench operation.

Installation of 1957 Buick Headlining with Concealed Listing Wires

  1. Install listing wires into 1957 Buick headlining listing pockets.
  2. Lift entire 1957 Buick headlining assembly into body. Then starting at rear and working forward install listing wires No.9, No.8, No.7, No.6 and No. 5 to side roof rails. (See figure 13-80.) To install listing wire tilt wire rearward, insert into roof rail holes as shown as “2” in View “C”; then swing wire to upright position and into locking notch in side roof rail. See figure 13-80.
  3. Install listing wire No. 4 in same manner as outlined in step No. 2. Align headlining; then secure listing wire to roof bow by bending tabs over listing wire. See figure 13-80. Install remaining listing wires.
  4. Center and align 1957 Buick headlining in relation to windshield and back window openings, coat hook and sunshade locations. Then apply trim cement to headlining tacking surfaces at windshield and back window and stretch and stay tack headlining along side roof rails, and windshield and back window openings as shown at “3” in Views “C”, “B” and “D”. See figure 13-80.
  5. Remove all “fullness” and “draws” from 1957 Buick headlining material and permanently tack headlining to tacking strips.
  6. Install all previously removed hardware and trim.

Removal of 1957 Buick Headlining with Concealed Listing Wires and Exposed Roof Bows

  1. Prior to removing 1957 Buick headlining remove following hardware and trim assemblies:
    • Rear seat cushion and seat back.
    • Rear view mirror and support.
    • Sunshade assemblies.
    • Windshield and back window garnish moldings.
    • Side roof rail lamp assemblies or dome lamp assembly.
    • Coat hooks.
    • Side roof rail molding assemblies, where present.
  2. Carefully remove all tacks or staples securing 1957 Buick headlining at windshield and back window openings and along side roof rails.
  3. At both right and left rear quarter trim panels, remove drive nails securing rear edge of panel and swing panel frontward to expose cemented end of 1957 Buick headlining.
  4. Carefully detach cemented edges of headlining from back glass and windshield area.
  5. Loosen screws securing exposed roof bows to side roof rails.
  6. Working from front to rear of body, detach headlining listing wires and exposed bows from both right and left side roof rails, gathering or rolling headlining listing wires and bows to keep material clean.
  7. Remove 1957 Buick headlining from body and place on a clean bench. Listing wires and exposed bows may be removed from headlining material as a bench operation.

Installation of 1957 Buick Headlining with Concealed Listing Wires and Exposed Roof Bows

  1. Install listing wires in headlining pockets and exposed bows to cardboard foundation strips. Use extreme care when inserting cardboard foundation strips into grooves of exposed bows to prevent damage to 1957 Buick headlining material.
  2. Check to see that barrier strips as indicated at “1” in View “G” are securely cemented to deadener over areas where exposed bows will be located; and, if necessary, recement barrier strips using an approved trim cement. See figure 13-81.