Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
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Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
My 75 crew cab needs a new headliner, I still have the 2 "cardboard" pieces and all of the edge trim (don't have the middle divider trim piece). I don't see any HL kits in the catalogs that are for crew cabs. I'm actually more interested in just cleaning/painting the ceiling, but I thought that it would be too loud? Any ideas? (crazy ideas welcomed!--think 'outside the cab').
Thanks,
Brian
Thanks,
Brian
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Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
I have a new crew too and the front carboard is missing it's liner as well. I was going to go to menards and buy some cheap black carpeting and use that same adhesive, i've done it to a couple of peoples cars for them already and it looks very very nice if you take your time and do a nice job!! I'd also like some new ideas, the interiors of these trucks can really be spiffed up for not a lot of cash if your creative!
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Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
I would go with the leather look materieal. I mainly see seats covered with it. I wish I could think of the name, but it escapes me now. First go to your local hardware store.
Purchase a piece of styrofoam sheeting. (1/8) should work. Measure it up to your old liners, if you have them. If not measure both pieces to the roof; making them a little larger. Then take them inside with a roll of duct tape and cut to fit. Glue a thin piece of cardboard over it, then what ever kind of material you wish, to the cardboard.
The insulation acts as a insulator (duh). To help keep the inside to your desired temp, via your a/c or heater. The cardboard protects the foam from being hit and permantly dented, as foam will only give one way when pressed.
I'm not sure how much noise will come from an unprotected roof, being there is no wind obstruction on your roof. But this should take care of all that.
Robert P.
Purchase a piece of styrofoam sheeting. (1/8) should work. Measure it up to your old liners, if you have them. If not measure both pieces to the roof; making them a little larger. Then take them inside with a roll of duct tape and cut to fit. Glue a thin piece of cardboard over it, then what ever kind of material you wish, to the cardboard.
The insulation acts as a insulator (duh). To help keep the inside to your desired temp, via your a/c or heater. The cardboard protects the foam from being hit and permantly dented, as foam will only give one way when pressed.
I'm not sure how much noise will come from an unprotected roof, being there is no wind obstruction on your roof. But this should take care of all that.
Robert P.
Last edited by I_Thnk_Ford; 03-20-2003 at 08:59 PM.
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Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
Ok guys, I have been working on this one for 2 months now. I have a 79 Crew that I have been going through complete. The headliner was kicking my butt. I had the original cardboard, but it was really warped. I had all of the surround trim but didn't have the divider trim. Then I thought I would go to a 1 piece headliner. Then I realized I wouldn,t be able to get it in the truck. I started looking around for some new headliner cardboard .
I searched the web, auto stores, upholstry shops, and even upholstry supply houses. They all said the same thing. They didn't know where to get new headliner cardboard. They had doorpanel board, but they said it should not be used in headliners . they said headliner board is usually wax impregnated to avoid damage from moisture. It was suggested to go back to the wrecking yards and find one bigger and cut it down. Since I am no stranger to the wrecking yards back I went. I seached all over and found a Dodge van had large enough pieces to cut down(the Ford vans were to small) . I pulled a couple of them and was standing there daydreaming and realized that the trim piece dividing each section looked familiar. I pulled one and bought it. Took it home and matched it up and it was the same trim piece as the crewcab didvider piece, only longer so it could be cut down. I went back to the upholstry supply house and asked him if I could order some brand new. He said no, that style had been discontinued for quite a while. I then went ahead and purchased real headliner material from him and got instructions on how to lay it properly. He also said that the van headliner board was a great candidate to use. I just got done cutting the boards and will be test fitting them this weekend before I glue the material on. The vehicle that has the headlinerboard and the divider trim piece is late 70's to mid 80's dodge full size window vans or passenger vans.
I hope this helps and sorry about the length of the post but I was proud of the background work
I searched the web, auto stores, upholstry shops, and even upholstry supply houses. They all said the same thing. They didn't know where to get new headliner cardboard. They had doorpanel board, but they said it should not be used in headliners . they said headliner board is usually wax impregnated to avoid damage from moisture. It was suggested to go back to the wrecking yards and find one bigger and cut it down. Since I am no stranger to the wrecking yards back I went. I seached all over and found a Dodge van had large enough pieces to cut down(the Ford vans were to small) . I pulled a couple of them and was standing there daydreaming and realized that the trim piece dividing each section looked familiar. I pulled one and bought it. Took it home and matched it up and it was the same trim piece as the crewcab didvider piece, only longer so it could be cut down. I went back to the upholstry supply house and asked him if I could order some brand new. He said no, that style had been discontinued for quite a while. I then went ahead and purchased real headliner material from him and got instructions on how to lay it properly. He also said that the van headliner board was a great candidate to use. I just got done cutting the boards and will be test fitting them this weekend before I glue the material on. The vehicle that has the headlinerboard and the divider trim piece is late 70's to mid 80's dodge full size window vans or passenger vans.
I hope this helps and sorry about the length of the post but I was proud of the background work
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Headliner Ideas...Crew Cab
I recently reupholstered my headliner too, it's a regular cab, but the process it the same. My cardboard was warped and wavy, so I glued a piece of 3/16" panel board to the back of the cardboard - making it a little smaller than the cardboard because the panel board wouldn't make the bends at the ends. Then I bought some headliner material (made with thin foam backing) and spray glued it (be sure to get the correct glue or it will seep through) to the cardboard. Looks great and only cost $20.
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