I've been throwing around the idea for quite a while, and today I finally decided to swap out the necessary interior trim pieces and install a headliner. So off to the junk yard I went. I lucked out and found an '85 that had all the trim pieces that I needed, all black. I did, however, forget to grab the molding above the windshield that I needed, so I'll have to go and get that, hopefully tomorrow. Unfortunately, none of the 80-86's in that yard had a headliner. So, I figure I have one of two options: look in another yard, or grab a headliner out of an '87-'96.

Also, I think it's worth mentioning that my truck didn't come with a headliner, or the necessary trim pieces to install one. I realized when I pulled the trim pieces off that the metal molding pieces had clips on the back, and that my truck doesn't have the proper holes for these clips. Fortunately, the clips slide right out of the molding pieces, so what I think I'm going to do, is instead of trying to cut the holes in the cab, which I know will be a PITA, I think I'm going to either drill holes in the trim pieces, or use self-tapping sheet metal screws to secure them. I think I can live with a couple of screws. What do you guys think?

 

I don't think you will need that many screws. But I would first go to a hardware store with a nice bolt, screw, & attachment section. Lowes, Ace, or Napa to name a couple. Look & see if you can find a clip that will fit the molding & has a round piece so you can drill a hole to snap it in. Because I believe the reason your asking this is because the holes that are in headliner trucks are square or rectangle.
If not then look for a stainless steel oval head screw. make the hole a little oversized so the screws kind of recess a little. The other option is the make a washer that allows an oval head screw to recess in.
So my point is you have a lot of options. One word of warning be real careful when drilling holes that close to the windshield. Don't do what I did once. I had a brand new windshield in my 86 F250 4x4. I was installing a hand grab & broke the windshield while installing the screw. So be careful.
Craig

 

Im here in tx but I got all the trim and headliner in a 83 straightcab, BLACK. If your interested in shipping?

 

I previously embarked on this journey. You're right, drilling the holes is a complete pain in the ***. FYI, the 1987-1996 trucks just used screws from factory, as Ford also realized that drilling the square holes was a pain in the ***. I would just use the sheet metal screws as you had planned. That's what Ford uses to secure the B-Pillar moldings in as well.

00Boss, I'm pretty sure Lariat 85 is still looking for black trim pieces for his truck.

 

Ill PM him

 

Boss, I would be VERY interested in the black interior trim, but I do NOT need the headliner or the dash pad.

Check your PMs.

 

I wish I was closer to him, I still need the headliner, at least the fabric.lol.