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Darin, first suggestion is you start a new thread rather than tagging on to one that's on a different subject. You would probably get more input and others with a similar interest could learn from it too. Perhaps a moderator will see this and move your, and this post to it's own.

I've used 1/8" mahogany door skin, ripped into appropriate width strip to make a tack strip, but that was before I embraced adhesives 100%.

Get yourself some 3M Super Trim Adhesive (they also make a product called General Trim Adhesive, but it doesn't hold as well) to attach the front and rear. If you've never done a headliner before my best advice is to be patient. In my experience, cloth is easier than vinyl. Make sure your bows are clean and rust free so that it won't transfer a stain to the seams over time. Avoiding puckers around the edges will likely be a real challenge, but nothing makes a headliner look worse than ripples around the perimeter. Don't over stretch the material trying to get it smooth because that will just make it worse in the end. If you have access to a small steamer that can help with removing SMALL waves, but it's best to work them out before fastening. If you get frustrated while trying to place it, stop. Regroup your thinking before proceeding, you'll be happier with the results. I've had best results by starting with the center and working back then front, but I've seen pros start at either end and come out good (but then they are pros, so you'd expect that). While it might seem fulfilling or cheaper to do it yourself, this is one of those jobs that is harder than it looks or would seem. Sometimes it's better to bite the bullet and pay a pro for certain things. That being said, it's not a job beyond the abilities of a very patient and moderately skilled hobbyist.