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SuburbanGuy72 · 08-22-2018, 02:26 AM

I have a 72 Chevy Suburban and I'm missing part of the headliner and the parts that are there are sagging and need to be replaced. Is it possible to recreate the headliner on your own with stuff from the fabric store? And how do you install it?

CG · 08-22-2018, 07:47 AM

I did a search here in the burb section. Titles of threads only ... headliner ... Here is the page that opened up.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=6154459

**LockDoc** · 08-22-2018, 10:15 AM

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Welcome to the board.

If you scroll down on the main page you will see a thread on the subject. (about 3/4 of the way down)

LockDoc

**HO455** · 08-22-2018, 02:04 PM

There was a vendor who was selling a headliner kit with fabric and wire bows similar in style to what you would find in a car of the period. I never saw one installed nor did I find a positive review on it when I was researching for a replacement for mine. That being said if you understand the principle of how they are installed you could recreate that style on your own. One of the complications with our roofs is that it is narrower in the front than the back making nothing repeatable. I can't offer any installation advice on fabric and bow styles but if your interested I did post some stuff on my installation of a FRP style headliner. Page 12 in my WMB thread below. Keep us posted on your installation we are always interested in new ideas.
And Welcome Aboard. Let me be the first to ask for pictures!

Average Joe · 08-22-2018, 10:13 PM

I have a fabric headliner in mine that the PO had installed. It covers the "bows" and appears to be tucked in above the metal on the sides. I can try to snap some pictures if you are interested.

08-22-2018, 02:26 AM	#1
SuburbanGuy72 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Huntington Beach California Posts: 9	1972 Suburban Headliner I have a 72 Chevy Suburban and I'm missing part of the headliner and the parts that are there are sagging and need to be replaced. Is it possible to recreate the headliner on your own with stuff from the fabric store? And how do you install it?

08-22-2018, 07:47 AM	#2
CG BlahBlahBlah Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Wa. Posts: 20,131	Re: 1972 Suburban Headliner I did a search here in the burb section. Titles of threads only ... headliner ... Here is the page that opened up. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...archid=6154459

08-22-2018, 10:15 AM	#3
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 26,068	Re: 1972 Suburban Headliner - Welcome to the board. If you scroll down on the main page you will see a thread on the subject. (about 3/4 of the way down) LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

08-22-2018, 02:04 PM	#4
HO455 Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 11,606	Re: 1972 Suburban Headliner There was a vendor who was selling a headliner kit with fabric and wire bows similar in style to what you would find in a car of the period. I never saw one installed nor did I find a positive review on it when I was researching for a replacement for mine. That being said if you understand the principle of how they are installed you could recreate that style on your own. One of the complications with our roofs is that it is narrower in the front than the back making nothing repeatable. I can't offer any installation advice on fabric and bow styles but if your interested I did post some stuff on my installation of a FRP style headliner. Page 12 in my WMB thread below. Keep us posted on your installation we are always interested in new ideas. And Welcome Aboard. Let me be the first to ask for pictures! __________________ 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

08-22-2018, 10:13 PM	#5
Average Joe Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 1,356	Re: 1972 Suburban Headliner I have a fabric headliner in mine that the PO had installed. It covers the "bows" and appears to be tucked in above the metal on the sides. I can try to snap some pictures if you are interested. __________________ 1967 C10 Suburban 454/TH400/3.07's An Average Joe and His 'Burb: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=775843



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