ABS Headliner
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From: Austin, TX
Originally Posted by klatt_89
It needs to be test fitted first, and novices should not attempt to cover a headliner like the ABS ones.
As it relates to covering--the operative word here is novice. I agree! Take it to a pro!
Tim
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From: Lindsborg, KS
Originally Posted by f1fordguy
I did test fit the headliner and it needed a little trimming. Ultimately, I got it to fit.
As it relates to covering--the operative word here is novice. I agree! Take it to a pro!
Tim
As it relates to covering--the operative word here is novice. I agree! Take it to a pro!
Tim
IF you have any quesitons about interior work, gladly ask me, i'll help ya out.
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From: Lindsborg, KS
Originally Posted by Sore Knuckles
I installed an ASB from Rod Doors and was extremely happy with the installation and results. I had an Upholosterer install a gray tweed upholstery before the install. the headliner comes in 3 pieces and specifically stastates "Do Not Run the Upoholstery all the way to the edge. This allows the pats to slide together. Well... my upoholster told me that was wrong and begin expounding about his experience and his knowledge. At the risk of insulting his obvious big ego and having him doing a lousy job, I conceded to his experience. He completly upoholstered the pieces and wrapped the edges. Needless to say the thing would not fit together. I took a utility knife an trimmed off the material at the edges and it ended up looking real good. It does requre an extra pair of hands when installing. Mostly to hold installed parts in place and keeping things aligned.
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Originally Posted by klatt_89
Don't say that the upholsterer had a big ego, he knew what he was doing except he should have trimmed the panels smaller.
If he knows what he's doing, then he should have trimmed the panel, right? And if he didn't trim the panel, he was BSing, right?
Whatever...
Last edited by Randy Jack; Feb 3, 2006 at 11:08 AM.
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Originally Posted by Randy Jack
I keep reading that over and it isn't making sense.
If he knows what he's doing, then he should have trimmed the panel, right? And if he didn't trim the panel, he was BSing, right?
Whatever...
If he knows what he's doing, then he should have trimmed the panel, right? And if he didn't trim the panel, he was BSing, right?
Whatever...
= me today
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I recently met an old high school buddy of my father's. He's a neat old guy with tons of stories of his experiences in law enforcement, business, and politics. He told us of a timber entrance he was building at his ranch up in CO. He took bids and got what he expected in terms of cost. He thought though, he had plenty of trees on his property and a tractor with needed apparatus, he decided he could build this thing for 1/5th of the bids and he did. but in the process tore up his finger pretty bad when it got in a bad spot between two logs. Being the DIY guy that we all tend to be, he opted to doctor his wound himself rather than drive 2-1/2 hours to the nearest clinic (his place is out there). So he went at it cleaning and closing it up with super glue. When it was obviously infected he got a doctor involved and after a couple minor surgeries and a significant amount of antibiotics, he got it taken care of. but his sage advice for me...
Whether you're building a grand property entrance or performing surgery, you're usually better off paying the guy who knows what he's doing.
Whether you're building a grand property entrance or performing surgery, you're usually better off paying the guy who knows what he's doing.
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From: Rio Rancho, NM
Originally Posted by vintage56
Whether you're building a grand property entrance or performing surgery, you're usually better off paying the guy who knows what he's doing.
The way I was raised is that you just handled any kind of problem that came up, if something broke, you fixed it. That is the way I approach things. On my truck I try and do things myself. I figure I'll try it, whatever it is, I'll learn about the process and give it a go. The worst case scenario is that I may screw it up and have to redo it or get help to redo it. Sure it takes me alot longer to get things done but thats the price I have to pay for living on a small budget.
This thread has been very informative. I will try and make my own interior in my truck when the time comes so I have been reading along with interest.
Bobby
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honestly, Bobby, I'm the same way. I think most of us here are.
dont mean to hijack the thread - back to topic...
dont mean to hijack the thread - back to topic...
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I wasn't trying to slam you and I hope I didn't offend. I enjoyed the story. I have also been in the same boat where my DIY adventures have probably cost me more in the long run (Dang Murphy's Law!!!) than hiring it done........sometimes chickens, sometimes feathers.
Again, I think this is a good thread and I have been reading along with interest.
Thanks to all
Bobby
Again, I think this is a good thread and I have been reading along with interest.
Thanks to all
Bobby
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I believe sore knuckles was refering to the point where the 3 pieces fit into one another not fitting when the upholstery was wrapped around the edges. If the edge of one panel slid into a channel in the next, trimming the panel would still not given enough clearance for two layers of fabric in a channel designed for one. I'm not a pro uphosterer, so take anything I say with a note of the experience behind it, but from all the reading and watching I've done, to do a sculptured panel you need the right fabric with plenty of stretch to be able to work it into the shapes without wrinkling. Most of the pros also use a steamer or heat gun to help persuade the fabric to conform. A lot of upholstery fabrics have a backing designed to NOT stretch so it doesn't end up bagging from sitting on it. If you grab a sample of the fabric and pull hard from opposite sides, if it doesn't stretch you're in for a fight.
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I would bet $10 to a day old Krispy Kreme that the majority of people frequenting this board are your basic hard core Type A personalities and inclined to do it themselves. Or at least try until they meet their match!
It's one of those instructions things! "Instructions!? I don't need no stinking instructions!!!"
Tim
It's one of those instructions things! "Instructions!? I don't need no stinking instructions!!!"
Tim
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From: Lindsborg, KS
Originally Posted by f1fordguy
I would bet $10 to a day old Krispy Kreme that the majority of people frequenting this board are your basic hard core Type A personalities and inclined to do it themselves. Or at least try until they meet their match!
It's one of those instructions things! "Instructions!? I don't need no stinking instructions!!!"
Tim
It's one of those instructions things! "Instructions!? I don't need no stinking instructions!!!"
Tim
I know when to go to the pros, i like doing things on my own, but my short temper
sometimes just makes it impossible to do some things so I send it off the pros before i fly off the handle, it's better that way.It all dpends on the material you use. You have to wrap it, i work at a professionals, do it as you like but i'll warn ya you have to wrap it, trust me. if you have any other interior questions, just pm me.......i'm going to go back to looking like this in class now ..
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From: Durham NC
Originally Posted by fatfenders56
how far down the back of the cab does this come? Does it encircle the rear window? Will it work around the rear window in my gallery?