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coops714x4 · 08-20-2012, 11:08 PM

where can I get a template to put a headliner in a truck that didn't have one?? I would even pay someone who can make me a accurate one. Coop

AirSpeed · 08-21-2012, 09:44 AM

You could tape some masking paper to the ceiling and trace it, transfer it to a piece of cardboard to make final adjustments and transfer that to some 1/8" Masonite or whatever you're going to make your headliner out of. Should be pretty easy.
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coops714x4 · 08-21-2012, 10:17 AM

not sure if i understand you, but how would that tell me where to drill the holes ???

**RenoKeene** · 08-21-2012, 11:21 AM

Hey Coop, maybe I can help. I think it would be really tough to actually make a template as the roof is concave and a non-headliner truck is different.
Here is what I would do...get the headliner and trim, glue the liner up where you want it (the factory glued em up too) and remove all the tabs from the back of the trim and tape it together like it's going to be installed, have someone help hold it in place and put the screws in where they go. I would put some extra screws in it evenly spaced and your done. There would be no weight on the trim so it should work, you could use some adhesive on the trim too just for good measure.
Good luck bro.

AirSpeed · 08-21-2012, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by coops714x4

not sure if i understand you, but how would that tell me where to drill the holes ???

I thought you were making your own headliner, that's why I suggested tracing the recessed area where it fits. My idea won't work for your plan. One thing I might suggest is using some 3M double sided tape instead of glue, might be a little less work than glue. 3M makes some very strong double sided foam tape that might work great. Good luck which ever way you go!
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coops714x4 · 08-21-2012, 12:46 PM

thats a good idea Reno, I'll look into that. I do not have the trim yet. I thought there were clips that held the trim on ??

**Graham57a** · 08-21-2012, 12:50 PM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...LATION&index=0

**RenoKeene** · 08-21-2012, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by coops714x4

thats a good idea Reno, I'll look into that. I do not have the trim yet. I thought there were clips that held the trim on ??

No "clips", just the tabs on the back of the trim. The Brothers install is correct but seems to be a waste of labor just to get the plastic trim (which weighs almost nothing) to stay in place. Like I posted, extra screws and some adhesive should do the same thing, and you could always go back to the way it was if you wanted to. Can't do that with a bunch of slots cut into the roof

Now if you are building a show truck or 100% resto the extra screws would be a dead give-away that it didn't come like that but I think the roof contours are different anyway. You might be able to get away without extra screws too, just have to try it and see.
Here is a pic of my factory slots (zoom in to check them out, the black is heat absorbant paint)....would be a lot of extra work in my opinion.
I have not done this myself but it should work.

c1069 · 08-21-2012, 05:05 PM

brothers has a very good detailed how to do. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION

coops714x4 · 08-21-2012, 10:16 PM

thanks guys, the brothers instructions are very helpful. Coop

08-20-2012, 11:08 PM	#1
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	template for headliner where can I get a template to put a headliner in a truck that didn't have one?? I would even pay someone who can make me a accurate one. Coop __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-21-2012, 09:44 AM	#2
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: template for headliner You could tape some masking paper to the ceiling and trace it, transfer it to a piece of cardboard to make final adjustments and transfer that to some 1/8" Masonite or whatever you're going to make your headliner out of. Should be pretty easy. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

08-21-2012, 10:17 AM	#3
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: template for headliner not sure if i understand you, but how would that tell me where to drill the holes ??? __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-21-2012, 11:21 AM	#4
RenoKeene Florida Edition Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fruitland Park, FL Posts: 4,029	Re: template for headliner Hey Coop, maybe I can help. I think it would be really tough to actually make a template as the roof is concave and a non-headliner truck is different. Here is what I would do...get the headliner and trim, glue the liner up where you want it (the factory glued em up too) and remove all the tabs from the back of the trim and tape it together like it's going to be installed, have someone help hold it in place and put the screws in where they go. I would put some extra screws in it evenly spaced and your done. There would be no weight on the trim so it should work, you could use some adhesive on the trim too just for good measure. Good luck bro. __________________ 70 GMC Short Stepside "Rose"-An American Beauty: Factory 402/TH400, AM/FM, AC, Tilt, Tach, Buckets, Posi, PS, PB, 3-5 Drop, Complete Resto-Rod 67 C-20 Slant Back Wrecker "Mad Max" 67 C-10 Ratrod "Step-N-Wolf" 71 Serro Scotty Sportsman camper "Scotty" 97 LT1 Z28 "The Hornet" Link to more pics of "Rose" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...p?albumid=1684 Check out my "Cheap Tricks" thread and add to it if you can, lots of good info there. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=489394

08-21-2012, 12:46 PM	#6
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: template for headliner thats a good idea Reno, I'll look into that. I do not have the trim yet. I thought there were clips that held the trim on ?? __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)

08-21-2012, 12:50 PM	#7
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,865	Re: template for headliner http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...LATION&index=0 __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

08-21-2012, 05:05 PM	#9
c1069 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: McFarland CA Posts: 1,392	Re: template for headliner brothers has a very good detailed how to do. http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION __________________ Pancho 69 c/10 step side 454/400 with 3.07

08-21-2012, 10:16 PM	#10
coops714x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Cement Oklahoma Posts: 916	Re: template for headliner thanks guys, the brothers instructions are very helpful. Coop __________________ 1971 K20, Coop's beast (project) 1972 C30 wrecker, "Big Ernest" (SOLD) 1975 K5 Blazer (wife's toy) she got it in the divorce 2014 Street Glide Special 1983 K20 Big Block, auto (work horse)



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