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**LockDoc** · 08-21-2024, 09:40 PM

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Yep, I like it....

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**HO455** · 08-21-2024, 10:28 PM

Ohhh that's going to be so great! Can't wait to see the finished headliner.

nsiti · 08-22-2024, 04:53 AM

That's beautiful workmanship. I notice some fabric in one of the photos, is that what you're going to back it with?

Beach-Burban · 08-22-2024, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by LockDoc

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Yep, I like it....

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Thanks, Leon…it will be nice to check this off my list!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 08-22-2024, 10:21 AM

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Originally Posted by HO455

Ohhh that's going to be so great! Can't wait to see the finished headliner.

Me too…I need something in the “Win” column! The stain color (not shown, yet) is being applied to the finished pieces right now…and it really brings out the beauty of the hickory (a really hard and stable wood)!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 08-22-2024, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by nsiti

That's beautiful workmanship. I notice some fabric in one of the photos, is that what you're going to back it with?

Bob definitely knows his way around wood…and just about every other type of construction! Yes…the palm tree fabric will be stretched across the hidden side of the individual panels and visible through each of the “black” voids.

Woody

BAD1916 · 08-22-2024, 05:20 PM

Man, that is going to look killer once it’s all wrapped up. Very nice

Beach-Burban · 08-22-2024, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD1916

Man, that is going to look killer once it’s all wrapped up. Very nice

Thanks, Bryce…the headliner has been on the back burner for a while now, but it’s starting to come together!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 08-23-2024, 10:37 AM

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That is going to be awesome! Keep at it!

Thanks, CG…I’m really trying to get this finished up, but there are a lot of components to the job…and Bob does things the right way even when it takes longer (which I’m happy about!).

Woody

Beach-Burban · 08-27-2024, 04:42 PM

Here’s a couple pictures of the fabric loosely laid over the top of the front panel…not stretched tight or fastened yet. Also a glimpse of the stain color, however, it hasn’t been clear coated yet because I’m still deciding between satin or semi-gloss?

Woody

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**LockDoc** · 08-28-2024, 12:45 AM

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Man, that looks like a lot of labor intensive work. Good job all around.....

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**Ol Blue K20** · 08-28-2024, 10:41 AM

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man, that looks like a lot of labor intensive work. Good job all around.....

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Beach-Burban · 08-29-2024, 11:57 AM

Thanks Leon and Dale…the long side-rails (3” wide with compound angles ripped the entire length) are being worked on right now, then on to the front cap!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 09-14-2024, 01:16 PM

Sorry for the “Slow Tease” but my woodworking friend had some work of his own to take care of, plus, a couple of his key pieces of equipment needed unexpected repairs…and as he uses the really good vintage type stuff, it was hard to find parts! Things should start up again on Monday (hopefully!).

In the meanwhile, I have been dialing in the A/C cover wood panels…and I think it came out pretty good! I can’t attach the fabric yet, as we will have to do all the panels at the same time to get proper alignment of the palm tree design, but other than that, it’s done! I installed “Rivnuts” for all my attachment points, which allows for easy installation and removal of the individual panels. The A/C cover section has the two “mirror image” sides plus the full width cap…all held firmly in place with just three stainless steel machine screws with beauty washers, which gives a nod to to original headliner.

I do have plans to “clean-up” the plastic A/C cover…but haven’t decided if it will just get painted or dipped with an “appropriate” beach-themed pattern? I’m also planning to make wooden slat type vent covers to replace the plastic ones that disintegrated long ago! Ideas just keep popping into my head!

Woody

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BAD1916 · 09-14-2024, 02:50 PM

Always looking forward to updates on your suburban. That woodwork is going to look killer all complete

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-14-2024, 03:09 PM

I can't wait to see it finished. I think it going to look great!!

Beach-Burban · 09-15-2024, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BAD1916

Always looking forward to updates on your suburban. That woodwork is going to look killer all complete

Thanks, Bryce…it’s getting there!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 09-15-2024, 02:16 PM

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I can't wait to see it finished. I think it going to look great!!

I’m looking forward to that as well, Dale…thanks!

Woody

Beach-Burban · 09-15-2024, 02:20 PM

Here’s my start for the A/C cover vents…not sure where I’m going from here, but at least I have a base to work off of!

Woody

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08-21-2024, 09:40 PM	#76
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,629	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. - Yep, I like it.... . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-21-2024, 10:28 PM	#77
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,268	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Ohhh that's going to be so great! Can't wait to see the finished headliner. __________________ Thanks to Bob and Jeanie and everyone else at Superior Performance for all their great help. RIP Bob Parks. 1967 Burban (the WMB),1988 S10 Blazer (the Stink10 II),1969 GTO (the Goat), 1970 Javelin, 1952 F2 Ford OHC six 4X4, 29 Model A, 72 Firebird (the DBP Bird). 85 Alfa Romeo If it breaks I didn't want it in the first place The WMB repair thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=698377

08-22-2024, 04:53 AM	#78
nsiti Registered User Join Date: May 2022 Location: NY,NY Posts: 76	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. That's beautiful workmanship. I notice some fabric in one of the photos, is that what you're going to back it with?

08-22-2024, 05:20 PM	#82
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 297	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Man, that is going to look killer once it’s all wrapped up. Very nice

08-27-2024, 04:42 PM	#85
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Here’s a couple pictures of the fabric loosely laid over the top of the front panel…not stretched tight or fastened yet. Also a glimpse of the stain color, however, it hasn’t been clear coated yet because I’m still deciding between satin or semi-gloss? Woody

08-28-2024, 12:45 AM	#86
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,629	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. - Man, that looks like a lot of labor intensive work. Good job all around..... . __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-29-2024, 11:57 AM	#88
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Thanks Leon and Dale…the long side-rails (3” wide with compound angles ripped the entire length) are being worked on right now, then on to the front cap! Woody

09-14-2024, 01:16 PM	#89
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Sorry for the “Slow Tease” but my woodworking friend had some work of his own to take care of, plus, a couple of his key pieces of equipment needed unexpected repairs…and as he uses the really good vintage type stuff, it was hard to find parts! Things should start up again on Monday (hopefully!). In the meanwhile, I have been dialing in the A/C cover wood panels…and I think it came out pretty good! I can’t attach the fabric yet, as we will have to do all the panels at the same time to get proper alignment of the palm tree design, but other than that, it’s done! I installed “Rivnuts” for all my attachment points, which allows for easy installation and removal of the individual panels. The A/C cover section has the two “mirror image” sides plus the full width cap…all held firmly in place with just three stainless steel machine screws with beauty washers, which gives a nod to to original headliner. I do have plans to “clean-up” the plastic A/C cover…but haven’t decided if it will just get painted or dipped with an “appropriate” beach-themed pattern? I’m also planning to make wooden slat type vent covers to replace the plastic ones that disintegrated long ago! Ideas just keep popping into my head! Woody

09-14-2024, 02:50 PM	#90
BAD1916 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: VENTURA COUNTY CALIFORNIA Posts: 297	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Always looking forward to updates on your suburban. That woodwork is going to look killer all complete

09-14-2024, 03:09 PM	#91
Ol Blue K20 Proprietor of Dale's Corner Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Vacaville , CA Posts: 16,237	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. I can't wait to see it finished. I think it going to look great!! __________________ "Some Days Chickens And Some Days Feathers" Dale XNGH ECV Sam Brannan 1004 R.I.P. 67ChevyRedneck R.I.P. Grumpy Old Man R.I.P. FleetsidePaul

09-15-2024, 02:20 PM	#94
Beach-Burban Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: So. Torrance, CA Posts: 483	Re: Slow Progress is better than No Progress. Here’s my start for the A/C cover vents…not sure where I’m going from here, but at least I have a base to work off of! Woody



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