Alternative Headliner Setups
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Alternative Headliner Setups
Hey after tearing out my trashed headliner I am looking to replace with....something. Definatly do not have the money to buy a standard replacement so I am hoping to dig through the depths of knowledge here and see what others have done and how you did it......as long as it's cheap and clean....pics are helpful as well.
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My original one was trashed from too much mud and several washes. I used the stock cardboard to make a template and then I padded it with some thin foam. I read that I could make some designes with another layer of foam. I came up with this:
Tha material itself was not expensive, I made friends with a local upholstery shop and used a scrap piece that I picked up for cheap.
Probably have about 20 bucks in the whole thing.
Tha material itself was not expensive, I made friends with a local upholstery shop and used a scrap piece that I picked up for cheap.
Probably have about 20 bucks in the whole thing.
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Nah, poor old Stetson is far more expensive than my headliner, but it keeps my bean dry and stays put if I am not wearing it and things get bumpy.
Funny though.............
Thanks for the compliment. I did not expect the letters to be that big or bold, and would do it different if I were to do it again. This one works Ok.
Funny though.............
Thanks for the compliment. I did not expect the letters to be that big or bold, and would do it different if I were to do it again. This one works Ok.
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Nah, poor old Stetson is far more expensive than my headliner, but it keeps my bean dry and stays put if I am not wearing it and things get bumpy.
Funny though.............
Thanks for the compliment. I did not expect the letters to be that big or bold, and would do it different if I were to do it again. This one works Ok.
Funny though.............
Thanks for the compliment. I did not expect the letters to be that big or bold, and would do it different if I were to do it again. This one works Ok.
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I was thinking luon. I want to use it for the headliner and for the door panels, cover it with vinyl upholstery, or cheap out and paint it on the smoother side. I want to back it with foam board insulation to keep heat in/out depending on the season.
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I plan on doing the one for the crew out of like .040 aluminum. I will bead roll it for a little rigidity and then decide whether or not I want to cover it in tweed or just leave it.
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I am in the same boat. I was in Lowes the other day and I found this fiber board. It is the same stuff they use as backing for dry erase boards. It was 8X4X1/8" thick. It is flexible, and paintable. I am just going to cut mine from the template of the old headliner, use 3M adhesive to glue some vynle to it, and then mount it as usual. It should be a great replacement. Plus, it was only 7 dollars.
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Leave it in aluminum and make 2 while your at it. The headliner in my crew was shot!
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I am in the same boat. I was in Lowes the other day and I found this fiber board. It is the same stuff they use as backing for dry erase boards. It was 8X4X1/8" thick. It is flexible, and paintable. I am just going to cut mine from the template of the old headliner, use 3M adhesive to glue some vynle to it, and then mount it as usual. It should be a great replacement. Plus, it was only 7 dollars.
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Also, if you have it in your budget, throw some dynamat up there on the roof. It quiets it down a lot!
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Aww you're right....forgot all about the trim. That'll work.
