Molded, shell-type Mk2 headliner in an 83 Rabbit?

[Blocksmith]

Title says it all--is there any chance they're cross compatible? Need to redo the headliner in my bunny, and I figured a mk2 style would be an upgrade, and be simpler as well. Anyone tried it?

[8v-of-fury]

Considering the roof lines are nearly completely different, it would probably be a lot of work unfortunately.

It is definitely not a bolt in affair.

[CrazyAndy]

Yeah I had to do my whole damn headliner about 2 years ago.  
Link to threads:
Pt1:http://www.the152.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=71006&highlight=#71006
Pt2:http://www.the152.com/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&p=71027&highlight=#71027

Pics still work an' errythin.  SO since you can't swap a molded headliner in , at least take that link as a consolation.

[Blocksmith]

Okay, that's honestly what I expected, that it wouldn't work; thought I'd ask anyway just to make sure.

CrazyAndy---that was an excellent thread! The more pics, the better, I always say. I think we need to make it a sticky link in the FAQ/how-to section.

[bajacalal]

I would honestly prefer the earlier style headliner fabric headliner. The headliners can be re-lined but once the moulded one starts to crack, I think it's done.

I have a friend who does headliners, it looks easy. He uses a toilet cleaning brush attached to an electric drill to knock all the residual foam off the cardboard backing. The foam-backed fabric is available at Jo Ann Fabrics. Use the 3M heavy spray adhesive for "heavy headliners," that's exactly what it says on the can, I think NAPA has it. It's like $25 for one can but the light duty stuff does not last.

[CrazyAndy]

Okay, that's honestly what I expected, that it wouldn't work; thought I'd ask anyway just to make sure.

CrazyAndy---that was an excellent thread! The more pics, the better, I always say. I think we need to make it a sticky link in the FAQ/how-to section.

Thanks for the praise!  I made it a point to take as many pics a spossible for visual learners.  Although I would think about using the spray adhesive that bajacalal mentioned; my headliner is starting to pull off where the cardboard bends are.  Still was a lot of fun and lasted bretty well for about 2 or so years.