C-1 Headliner Colors, I'm Confused!

[Ken Karsen]

Just when you think you have a handle on things, somethingelse pops up! My 61 hardtop has the correct date codes on the side windows, both front and rear windows have been replaced (1975). Here's the problem, the headliner is red, in the correct vinly pattern/color as the rest of the interior. It looks to be a factory job, no indications of being a replacement and no evidence of being dyed. Over the weekend, I was going thru earlier issues of "The Restorer" and came across something in the Spring of 74 issue, which has me puzzled. "56-62 Hardtop Identification" by Mike Ernst. In the article Mike states the following..."all 61-62 Hardtops used only white headliners". I swear they came in red, white and black and, have seen many in those colors (actually, very few white). Have they all been dyed? Is there more information available? Please enlighten me!

Thanks, Ken Karsen

[Bill Clupper]

Re: C-1 Headliner Colors, I'm Confused!

The most recent version of the '62 Judging manual confirms no documented '61-62 cars with other than white headliners. (Fifth edition, Summer 2000)

[David K.]

Re: C-1 Headliner Colors, I'm Confused!

Ken, you did mention that the windows had been replaced.Possibly at the same time the headliner was also.Prior to'61 they were the same color as the interior.But, '61's and '62's were white.I remember when replacement headliners came out in the mid'70's.

[Ken Karsen]

Re: Thanks, Dave and Bill

After I posted, I checked the new judging guide. Next time, that will be the first step! As far as the replacement glass goes, I hope I can do as nice of a job when I change the glass and the headliner. It must have been done at the same time. Sometimes it's so easy to overlook the obvious. Thanks again!

Ken