Beating a dead horse
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Beating a dead horse
I hate to do it, as I just asked questions about a 66 custom cab headliner yesterday.......the 2 top pieces for the headliner are 217.00 plus 125.00 to ship truck frieght....JOKE
If there is someone out there who has one and would trace the 2 pieces so i can fab my own I'd gladly throw them a couple of bucks for their troubles
If there is someone out there who has one and would trace the 2 pieces so i can fab my own I'd gladly throw them a couple of bucks for their troubles
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Been driving 65 for couple yrs now without the headliner, seemed kinda steep. Copied pattern from a spindled and mutilated headliner from a 66 in salvage yrd. The truck is my daily work horse so suspect eventually get around to buying the dang thing, figure with time and material, not sure I would be saving very much. If you run a search on the suject and narrow the field to the 61-66 forum you will find several links on the subject.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...php?do=process
In the link posted below, gangstakr noted posting pic's in his gallery on his headliner project.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-progress.html
Finally, review some of the other links for other good suggestions!!
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...php?do=process
In the link posted below, gangstakr noted posting pic's in his gallery on his headliner project.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-progress.html
Finally, review some of the other links for other good suggestions!!
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I have all four pieces. while they are not good enough to sell to anyone they are good enough to get a pattern made. I intend to make the patterns next week. The pattern will be simple enough I'm sure but I want to have several copies made for those in need. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
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Roddoors makes a plastic headliner that is meant to be upholstered, but it can be installed with just painting if you desire. Fits like a glove. It costs about the same as the cardboard POS but can be shipped rolled up so winds up being less. Roddoors customer service is a little sketchy from reports I've received but the product (which I've had in my hands) is good. I would not buy their upholstery as I think it's overpriced. Fabric in color of your choice can be obtained at any fabric store. It makes a more attractive and durable headliner, IMO, provided originality isn't a requirement.
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I have all four pieces. while they are not good enough to sell to anyone they are good enough to get a pattern made. I intend to make the patterns next week. The pattern will be simple enough I'm sure but I want to have several copies made for those in need. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
I would gladly redraw these into a vector program and setup a pdf that can be printed (tiled on 8.5x11 paper) from any desktop printer and taped together for a set of templates that could be downloaded. I'll even host them on our FTP
Cheers
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thanx
Thanks for all info.....i will check out roddoors but will wait for drawings. I'd like to make my own maybe from fibergass so i can incorporate some speakers......
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What I mean CC is a trim package with molding strips that fit regular cab pickups. There are no Custom Cabs only trim pieces added to regular cabs. 
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Just something to think about. A few years back (maybe 10 or more actually), my little brother pulled the headliner on his 65, then steamed some 1/4" oak veneer and fit it in. He also built an oak overhead console and outfited it with the stereo, CB, and an over head compartment that could hold a 12 pack of tall boys. It was down right beautiful but quite a dedicated project. I don't know if I would go with the overhead console but just the oak headliner would be cool.
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I have all four pieces. while they are not good enough to sell to anyone they are good enough to get a pattern made. I intend to make the patterns next week. The pattern will be simple enough I'm sure but I want to have several copies made for those in need. I'll keep you posted on my progress.
Thanks --Matt