Got the prototype done today. Later this week or this weekend I should be able to make some more paper templates. Just pay shipping and I’ll send you one.

Paper templates from old headliner

Installed

 

The front is actually a std cab headliner.

the back is the crew cab specific piece.

 

I know this thread is talking about crew cab headliners and I see the wonderful offer of someone to create templates. I'd love to have a template for a regular cab, if someone is willing to put that together.

Am I reading correctly that a crew cab uses a standard headliner in the front and separate and special piece for the back? If so then mwoj's template would work.

 

The one I have for the front should be perfect for a regular cab. It even has the notches in the back that the crewcab one doesn’t require. I’ll try and make a few of those too.

 

Hmm, yeah, speaking of the Snap-on Trim piece that covers the seam between headliner halves, I am missing a piece at the end.
I've never seen one of those headliner trim pieces for sale, and I've been pondering what to replace it with.

Here is one of my thoughts:
First off, a replacement trim piece may have to have fasteners to hold it up in place.
Second off, a guy would need to drill holes in the cross support for retainers like real small screws.
Third off, What material to Use for the new Trim which must have to be minimum of 1-1/2-inches wide.

Aha, for a nice looking piece, i'm wondering if I couldn't run a piece of white PVC plastic pipe thru the table saw in Rip mode.
I haven't yet studied just what size of pipe to rip the piece off of lengthwise to come up with the necessary width.
When happy, then take an industrial heat gun to put the "bend" in each end of the new trim.
Lastly, to hang the new trim piece, first drill the holes in the support, then mark, and drill the holes in the new trim.

There has to be a better way to make the trim, and wonder how long the 3-D printed piece will stay clamped onto the support.
It too may need fasteners to hold it up against the support.

I can't see the missing end piece while driving. hahaha

My original hard-board headliner is smooth and white.

Yes, to hold my OEM Trim piece in place, I've drilled and installed small metal screws to hold mine up.

 

I actually sold a extra center trim piece to a fellow FTE member a while back. I have another one but it has a small piece broken off the end (on the thin side strip).

I seem to remember that the center trim looks like this? https://usfrp.com/products/details/M365-8.html

 

The 3D printed trim snaps in place very firmly, almost too firm, I broke it trying to remove it so I may have to find a more flexible material.
My thought is to try a couple of different materials throughout this summer to see how they hold up in the Texas heat. If it lasts without warping or coming loose then I will make it available. I have to print it in sections but it should solvent weld together nicely. I’m working on a few other crew cab specific items as well…

 

Looks Great

 

@77&79F250
That FRP joint strip sure does look similar to the original strip in shape. USFRP.com - PVC Divider trim - 8'

@Tipsyf27
Nice proto-types. Keep working on the material. Like you mentioned earlier that one split while attempting removal.
Those look very nice in the above photo. Definitely keep working on the strips.
Would you share your possible material choices for the 3D-printed strips ? thanks, i have no clue.

I haven't yet experimented or studied white pvc pipe to determine whether it may fit the bill for a replacement divider-trim.
My gut feeling is trying to rip the pipe lengthwise and keeping the cut straight may be a challenge.

I just replaced the upper passenger side trim on the front fender yesterday.
For whatever reason the front 1-1/2" of the rubber scuff insert has always been missing, leaving a visible 3/16" hole.
What led to the trim replacement, was that while in Pick-n-Pull the other day, there was a '73 F250 with an intact trim strip with the rubber scuff strip intact. The temp was only 108, and it took me forever to remove the speed nuts with a 3/8" box-end wrench and socket. That was a "learning" experience. _ _ just sharing my Crew pleasures.

Keep moving forward _ _ _

 

is there any way I could get a set of the templates please? I’m new to this so not sure how to go about it

 

I recently bought a crew cab and I had to redo the headliner. I had to cut and make a new panel for the front and reinforced the back panel and laid new fabric on them. I had ordered a new mid trim piece from complete performance because they actually had a replacement that they make. A month later I finally figured out why I hadn’t received it and it was going to cost $200 to ship it rather than the $25 shipping I had already paid for. Of course I destroyed my old one because it was so brittle and and it already was in bad shape so now I have nothing.
Did you ever get this figured out? I would be interested in buying one if it was somewhat reasonable.
Attached is how my headliner is right now

 

can you send me info how to get one of your headliner patterns
thanks shawn

 

I've been contemplating using the RV Aluminum strip shown below:

RV Upper Siding Insert Roof Flat Trim White Aluminum 92" Length Made In USA | eBay

It appears to be rigid enough to span a good 16-inches between fasteners.
I was looking at a similar strip in one of our local RV supply stores, to replace the fuddy petrified plastic strip that covers the two-piece headliner board.

What do you guys think ?


Greaser's '77 Ford F350 Long-bed Crew