Crew Cab Head Liner
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Crew Cab Head Liner
I got a 74 4x4 Crew that I need to replace the head liner in. Took the old one out when I was doing drip rail rust repair, wanted to spray rust inhebitor from inside also. So any ideas on where to get one or do I go to a local shop and have them make new from old pattern. Would rather buy new and install my self, but if all else fails hire a pro I guess. I'm in Santa Cruz CA incase anyone out there know a good shop around here.
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From: CUT BANK, MONTANA
if your panels are in relatively good shape, simply recover them. but I would suggest getting vinyl or fabric from an auto upholstery shop. the quality is far superior. use a spray adheasive such as those offered by 3M available at your local parts store. If your panels are water damaged or warped, use them as a template. use panel board, again from an auto upholstery shop. this is important because it has to flex somewhat. the better board has a waterproofing and is usually black. It is expensive, but the end result and longevity is worth it. Hope the trim piece between the panels is in good shape as I have not found a source or a suitable replacement for them. Good luck and always nice to hear of another crew being resurrected.
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I've been looking for headliners and trim pieces for my 78 Crew for a while, and can't find anything, I may just have to resort to a custom install. For the overall look, custom usually looks nicer, but original is nice too. If there is any place that would have the shops to do it custom, California is the place!
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when we meet to compare doors, I'll show you what I did to make mine. make sure you keep the center strip in good condition, I dont know how to replace that piece if broken or damaged. I took white bathroom panels (like tile sheets, but plain white) and traced my old headliner remains onto two sheets, I decided since this is a work truck to leave the white side exposed, but you could very easy glue headliner fabric to the brown side, and use it that way. very durable, does not warp, moisture resistant.
I can even write notes with a dry erase marker, since it doubles as a white board...
I can even write notes with a dry erase marker, since it doubles as a white board...
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These suckers are hard to find. My uncle made one from 3 suit jackets. YES, you heard me right. It actually looks pretty good. He used Velcro pads in the middle.
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C6TZ-9851716-ST Set 78.95 Headliner Set 2 Pcs $50 Flat Shipping Fee 1 1966-1977 New
This and a whole bunch of other entries very similar over at MAC's. Just use the following link and search for headliner.
http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as...cadeffcf&GHOME
This and a whole bunch of other entries very similar over at MAC's. Just use the following link and search for headliner.
http://www.parts123.com/PartFrame.as...cadeffcf&GHOME
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The two piece listed on that site is for an early Bronco, that is what the pic shows.
Sounds like I'll just have to take the old ones to a shop and have them matched. Hey whd507, how about put some pics in youir gallery of your head liner. Does your front liner have screws in the middle running front to back?
Sounds like I'll just have to take the old ones to a shop and have them matched. Hey whd507, how about put some pics in youir gallery of your head liner. Does your front liner have screws in the middle running front to back?
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I'm going to dig them out and get some pictures to you this week. also headliner pictures.
saturdays are usually good for me. I teach during the week, and work sundays.
I'll try to get you pictures on thursday afternoon.
Dean
has anyone tried to use the aftermarket overhead console/speaker headliner in a crewcab? I assume it would fit with some trimming like a std. headliner would, but how to support it in the rear? I dont think the plastic trim strip would be strong enough.
does anyone have a source for the plastic strip? the crome plastic strip in my XLT is fair, but the white one in my project truck cab is in poor condition.
saturdays are usually good for me. I teach during the week, and work sundays.
I'll try to get you pictures on thursday afternoon.
Dean
has anyone tried to use the aftermarket overhead console/speaker headliner in a crewcab? I assume it would fit with some trimming like a std. headliner would, but how to support it in the rear? I dont think the plastic trim strip would be strong enough.
does anyone have a source for the plastic strip? the crome plastic strip in my XLT is fair, but the white one in my project truck cab is in poor condition.
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Ok guys I haven't been on here for a while but I cought this thread. The crew cab headliner is pretty easy to do. I went to the salvage yard and pulled a headliner out of a dodge van. It is a harder material than the original cardboard ones. Took it home and laid out my warped one and traced it out. Make sure you cut it bigger than it needs to be so you can trim to fit in the truck. Then I went to the local upholstry supply house and picked out the headliner material It is special for headliners, although not expensive. What is special is that it is very light in weight. Then I took it home and glued it on the prefit headliner board , and installed. Also for additiional support I put in two screws per board in line in the center and used screw caps for that finished look, The screw covers are axailable at you local hardware store.
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