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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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I have a 78 F-150 and am looking for accurate measurements of the headliner for my regular cab 4x4. I am looking to make a new one out of luon and adding leather to it. Any help would be appreciated.

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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 07:42 PM
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Do you have the headliner trim? If so, you could probably arrange them on the ground and measure that. Cut it a little oversize and trim until it fits perfectly.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:03 PM
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No sir, I sure don't. The headliner was missing,trim and all.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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Make a template! Head to your local appliance store and ask for some scrap cardboard - preferably from a refrigerator but cardboard from washers and dryers will work too. Ya just gotta tape it together or work from a half section. Trim to fit.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Rough dimensions are 28x53 but like HIO Silver says, you'll have to make up your own template.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 10:15 PM
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Get yourself some foam insulation to make a pattern, It will stay pretty flat as you work with it but be flexible enough and easy to cut.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2012 | 10:24 PM
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The headliner is FAR from flat. Luan won't bend the way you want it to. Probably best to find a headliner at a yard. I'll have some trim here before too long. I'm swapping my painted trim for chrome trim. Or you could use 1/8th" Lexan and heat it so it warps to the correct shape. You'll need that cardboard template either way.
 
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