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Lattimer · 03-04-2013, 12:40 AM

Based on some other threads I read on here, I decided to go with a Highliner headliner. Best shipped price I found was through Eckler's.

Installed it today with the help of a buddy. It wasn't too bad going in. I fished the wires through the dome light hole from the passenger side, and wired up the speakers. Then we set it in place and held it temporarily with 2 screws in the holes for the visors in the front. Sat it on our heads while we drilled and got a couple of screws in to hold it. The rest was pretty easy.

I'm thinking I will replace the speakers with something a lot better, as these are just barely ok.

It looks pretty good, and it covered a whole lot of ugly roof that I wasn't looking forward to painting. Since I'm changing the interior over to black, I didn't have to paint the liner either. I'm not using the radio mount in it, but I think it would be a good spot for a CB at some point in the future.

Avitech · 09-12-2013, 07:31 PM

Thanks for posting this write-up. What are your impressions after a few months of having the highliner installed?

**Ol Blue K20** · 09-12-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Avitech

Thanks for posting this write-up. What are your impressions after a few months of having the highliner installed?

Interested as well.....

Lattimer · 09-12-2013, 07:55 PM

I still like it. I changed out the speakers for some 4" Pioneer 2 ways. My only complaint is that when I get in the truck I sometime whack my head on the center part. I'm not using that part for a radio, so I wish it wasnt there.

It does make the interior look nice and it works very well for speakers without cutting anything.
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JCD · 09-12-2013, 08:45 PM

Curious where you ran the wires and such..

J.

Lattimer · 09-12-2013, 11:08 PM

I fished them up the passenger side b pillar and out the dome light hole into the highliner. Completely hidden.

marquis76 · 02-23-2021, 04:45 PM

I know this is an really old thread, but once you ran the wires through the dome light. There were no issues with the wires being in the way & putting the dome light back up?

custom10nut · 02-23-2021, 08:43 PM

Do they make one of these without the “Radio/CB” mount?

CG · 02-23-2021, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by marquis76

I know this is an really old thread, but once you ran the wires through the dome light. There were no issues with the wires being in the way & putting the dome light back up?

OP hasn't logged into the board since March last year. Maybe he has his notices set to get an email if he receives a PM, maybe shoot him a PM and see if he gets back to you?

JCD · 09-12-2013, 11:23 PM

Thank you.

J.

bennetth27 · 09-13-2013, 06:25 PM

How is this mounted to the roof by clips or what? I have been thinking on getting one of these but have read reviews that they did not fit well. Yours looks good to me I mainly need place for speakers.

Avitech · 09-13-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the insights! I read through your build thread too. Nice rig you have going!

Lattimer · 09-13-2013, 08:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avitech

Thanks for the insights! I read through your build thread too. Nice rig you have going!

Thanks!!!

Lattimer · 09-13-2013, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bennetth27

How is this mounted to the roof by clips or what? I have been thinking on getting one of these but have read reviews that they did not fit well. Yours looks good to me I mainly need place for speakers.

Self tapping screws. You have to drill a dozen or so holes around the perimeter.

03-04-2013, 12:40 AM	#1
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Highliner headliner Based on some other threads I read on here, I decided to go with a Highliner headliner. Best shipped price I found was through Eckler's. Installed it today with the help of a buddy. It wasn't too bad going in. I fished the wires through the dome light hole from the passenger side, and wired up the speakers. Then we set it in place and held it temporarily with 2 screws in the holes for the visors in the front. Sat it on our heads while we drilled and got a couple of screws in to hold it. The rest was pretty easy. I'm thinking I will replace the speakers with something a lot better, as these are just barely ok. It looks pretty good, and it covered a whole lot of ugly roof that I wasn't looking forward to painting. Since I'm changing the interior over to black, I didn't have to paint the liner either. I'm not using the radio mount in it, but I think it would be a good spot for a CB at some point in the future. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

09-12-2013, 07:31 PM	#2
Avitech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, NH Posts: 44	Re: Highliner headliner Thanks for posting this write-up. What are your impressions after a few months of having the highliner installed? __________________ 1990 Suburban Silverado 350, SM465 and 35" tires

09-12-2013, 07:55 PM	#4
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Highliner headliner I still like it. I changed out the speakers for some 4" Pioneer 2 ways. My only complaint is that when I get in the truck I sometime whack my head on the center part. I'm not using that part for a radio, so I wish it wasnt there. It does make the interior look nice and it works very well for speakers without cutting anything. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

09-12-2013, 08:45 PM	#5
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Highliner headliner Curious where you ran the wires and such.. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

09-12-2013, 11:08 PM	#6
Lattimer Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Mickleton, NJ Posts: 1,776	Re: Highliner headliner I fished them up the passenger side b pillar and out the dome light hole into the highliner. Completely hidden. __________________ Shawn 1970 Chevy C-10 SWB, 350, TKO 600 5 speed My build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=559881

02-23-2021, 04:45 PM	#7
marquis76 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1	Re: Highliner headliner I know this is an really old thread, but once you ran the wires through the dome light. There were no issues with the wires being in the way & putting the dome light back up?

02-23-2021, 08:43 PM	#8
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,882	Re: Highliner headliner Do they make one of these without the “Radio/CB” mount?

09-12-2013, 11:23 PM	#10
JCD Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Los Angeles California Posts: 352	Re: Highliner headliner Thank you. J. __________________ 1972 Custom Deluxe Highlander C20 1971 Javelin SST New Project 1971 Demon 340 1969 SS El Camino 1968 SS RS 396 Camaro 1967 Barracuda Formula S 1965 140/4sp Corvair Monza Convertible Sorry, but I don't do Fords.

09-13-2013, 06:25 PM	#11
bennetth27 Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Leesville SC Posts: 66	Re: Highliner headliner How is this mounted to the roof by clips or what? I have been thinking on getting one of these but have read reviews that they did not fit well. Yours looks good to me I mainly need place for speakers.

09-13-2013, 08:12 PM	#12
Avitech Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Troy, NH Posts: 44	Re: Highliner headliner Thanks for the insights! I read through your build thread too. Nice rig you have going! __________________ 1990 Suburban Silverado 350, SM465 and 35" tires



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