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You're in the ballpark. Perhaps on the low side.  I'm in the mid-west, and I charge 350 - 450 per bucket seat depending on the complexity of the job. 

Sorry, that's a 2004 Chrysler.

I don't comment much, but check the site daily and have learned a lot.  I need help and can't find anything on kine.  I'm trying to separate the back from the bottom on a 2000 Chrysler 300 bucket seats.  I've even used an impact driver...will turned the bolt, but doesn't loosen.  In feeling the bottom side, it appears it is riveted.  Anyway to get separated except drilling out the bolt?.
THANKS.
Dale

Roy, thanks for the pictures and info.  Evidently the 55 BA HT was a one of a kind unit.  There is no center bar.  The dome lights are at the rear of the car.  I THINK I have found my problem.  Unfortunately, I did not take the previous headliner down, but I did mark the SS bow and steel rods before removing them from the HL.  What I DIDN'T do was mark the SS bows end to end (dr/pass) and it does make a difference.  Good tip on the bow screws! Thanks again!!  Dale

I hope this works!  Thanks again.

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Russ, I don't belong to Facebook, so I can't see your pictures.  I'm trying to post a couple of pictures for you, but for some reason, the system won't let me.  I'll upload them to Photo and maybe I can get them to you that way.  Since my original post, I THINK I've learned a few things...each stainless strip has a specific place and the rear SS's foot must be on the proper angle.  I think (but I'm not sure) that this may have been my problem of excess material near the rear corners.  If I get the pictures uploaded, the places marked with the red tape is where I believe the SS bars go.
I'm going to try the install again the first part of next week, so your opinion and recommendation is MUCH appreciated!
Thanks!

Being retired & a "selective hot rod" upholsterer for a few years, I monitor this site daily, but rarely participate.  I've always refused to do headliners, but last Spring I decided I wanted to built a 55 Chevy from ground up!!  My first attempt at the age of 68!  Well, with the help of my OLDER brother, I'm now attempting to install a pre-made headliner and it is kicking my Butt, not to mention that I've got sore spots and bruises in strange places!  I've read the instructions put out by Ecklers, but their headliner is for a 57 Chevy w/o the stainless bars across the headliner.

I'd sure appreciate the benefit of someone with experience with this particular model!
Do the stainless/chrome bar go in the HL before installation or after?
Since top of the support rods are at the rear of the headliner, should the instalation start there?    Should I wait a few years until I get more experience?  (just kidding!)
Any and all comments...and prayers are appreciated!
Dale
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No expert here, but I took over making motorcyle seat covers from a beer drinking upholsterer and he used Budwieser cardboard cases to make patterns Needless, to say, he bought by the case!  ;D They worked nicely me!  I have also used 1/8" luen and waterboard for permanent patterns.

I don't post much, but I have to add my 2 cents.  Gregg is the man!  Always helpful...even when he knows he won't make a dime.  I always believe kindness will be returned.