Fitting of headliner bows

[c5_nc]

The headliner was uninstalled when I bought my 68 Charger.  I did test fitting of the bows in last night.  I think I have in order. On the 1st bow toward front of car, the bow is maybe 1/8" or so from the roof.  The other 5 bows all touch against the roof pretty firmly.  I was wondering if this is correct?  I don't any prior experience installing a headliner.  I took out the one on my Olds 442 I thought they were close but not touching.  On the Charger it does not look like it would hold correctly.  The rear 5 all would stay in place, but I would think it would wear the headliner materal that way.  The front bow that is not touching I don't see how it would hold up being loose.  This is all against a bare roof.  I was planinng on using spray adheasive to attached 6oz jute insulation to roof.  Maybe two layers on front section to support that bow. 

[JimShine]

There is actually a color code system for the rods. There are colored dabs of paint on the ends. Has anyone here recorded the color code?

[c5_nc]

I'm pretty sure they are all in correct order.  Are they suppost to be touching roof though?  They aren't touching in my oldsmobile I was surprised.

[Silver R/T]

yes they do touch the roof. Headliner insulator pad goes in between also.

[c5_nc]

yes they do touch the roof. Headliner insulator pad goes in between also.

Thanks!.  I have one alittle short for some reason, maybe will double up insulation there or something to get it firm.

[terrible one]

I'm sure you got it right. They vary enough to where if one is in the wrong spot it will show pretty well. I'm sure the one that's a bit loose will be fine too. Remember, they didn't come out perfect. Good luck!