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biohazardbill · 09-11-2012, 09:43 AM

Looking to see how people are installing headliners etc. in these things?

**ChiefRocka** · 09-11-2012, 10:12 AM

Good question.

My sub has (had) panel in between roof bows.

Curious too.
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biohazardbill · 09-11-2012, 10:28 AM

I have 3 burbs sitting here, none of which have any interior whatsover to even get an idea from lol.

**grumpy** · 09-11-2012, 03:40 PM

Since my 66 suburban only has 53k original miles, its still sporting the factory headliner{a first for me}
So here's a pic.
Not sure this really helps tho.
I would love to add fatmat under it but hate to risk destroying it while removing.
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lucifer · 09-11-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Since my 66 suburban only has 53k original miles, its still sporting the factory headliner{a first for me}
So here's a pic.
Not sure this really helps tho.
I would love to add fatmat under it but hate to risk destroying it while removing.
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I had the same idea and it really backfired. The headliner came off is pieces. It seemed to be glued to the inner roof. Any way I have been experimenting with thin insulation and hardboard with material glued to the hardboard. Its seems as though it is working as each panel (between the ribs) is quite small and manageable.

regards

**ChiefRocka** · 09-11-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Since my 66 suburban only has 53k original miles....

So what ... you think your all bad now, or what ???

66 Burban · 09-11-2012, 11:18 PM

Here is headliner (pinhole) in all original and complete '66 GMC Suburb...

MikeS. · 04-22-2013, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by 66 Burban

Here is headliner (pinhole) in all original and complete '66 GMC Suburb...

This is what's in my 63 but in much worse shape.
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**grumpy** · 09-12-2012, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefRocka

So what ... you think your all bad now, or what ???

Hel...heck yeah...lol

But, jus saying I've never had anything that wasn't screwed up by a long line of previous owners...
I'm 3rd owner, but original owner bought new in Nov. 1965 and owned until 2011. Pretty crazy.
And I have original window sticker, all service records and a notebook with every oil change, fluid changes, batterys, fan belts, any repair work etc since 65 until he stopped driving it in 2004. Then it sat in garage til 2011.
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oem4me · 09-12-2012, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by **grumpy**

Hel...heck yeah...lol

But, jus saying I've never had anything that wasn't screwed up by a long line of previous owners...
I'm 3rd owner, but original owner bought new in Nov. 1965 and owned until 2011. Pretty crazy.
And I have original window sticker, all service records and a notebook with every oil change, fluid changes, batterys, fan belts, any repair work etc since 65 until he stopped driving it in 2004. Then it sat in garage til 2011.
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-- Thread jack -- I'm sorry, but with a history like that we are going to need more than just a partial headliner shot. Is your Sub posted in one of the picture threads?

biohazardbill · 09-11-2012, 05:14 PM

Hmmm I would have thought that the headliner would have covered those ribs. So as for the sides, just bare metal all around? No panels?

spacedebris · 09-11-2012, 05:29 PM

its hard to see in this pic

But, in between each bow was a kind of fuzzy backed 'cardboard' for lack of a better word. In mine there was no "cloth". Its almost like construction paper backed with a thin (1/8th inch) foam that was held up with a glue (spray contact cement I suspect).

oem4me · 09-11-2012, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

Hmmm I would have thought that the headliner would have covered those ribs. So as for the sides, just bare metal all around? No panels?

No fabric or hardboard panels on the sides.

RockTonka · 09-11-2012, 07:01 PM

Factory headliner still in ours too, probably leave it that way for a bit...

AKNIKLS · 04-22-2013, 05:17 PM

Are you still having issues with your headliner? My name is Aaron at Top Stitch Upholstery here in Hollister. Give us a call if you need anything. Nice Burby!!

**ChiefRocka** · 04-22-2013, 05:50 PM

now that's funny I just drove by your .shop not 5 minutes ago. I saw the truck parked in front.

Ill come one day
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Big Fenders · 04-22-2013, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by biohazardbill

Looking to see how people are installing headliners etc. in these things?

I scraped off all the old headliner material..primed the whole interior surfaces..glued on insulation and then had headliner material put over that. The floor pad I had cut to match floor contour..edges bound and layed loose over the floor so when I haul lumber or other items I can remove the pad. Note extra ceiling light that I put in the rear ceiling area..
Some ideas..
Bob

09-11-2012, 09:43 AM	#1
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Looking to see how people are installing headliners etc. in these things?

09-11-2012, 10:12 AM	#2
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Good question. My sub has (had) panel in between roof bows. Curious too. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

09-11-2012, 10:28 AM	#3
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? I have 3 burbs sitting here, none of which have any interior whatsover to even get an idea from lol.

09-11-2012, 03:40 PM	#4
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Since my 66 suburban only has 53k original miles, its still sporting the factory headliner{a first for me} So here's a pic. Not sure this really helps tho. I would love to add fatmat under it but hate to risk destroying it while removing. Posted via Mobile Device Attached Images __________________ Tim Road Hounds

09-11-2012, 11:18 PM	#7
66 Burban Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Green Valley,AZ Posts: 527	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Here is headliner (pinhole) in all original and complete '66 GMC Suburb... Attached Images __________________ Remember: "When seconds count, the Police are only minutes away". Thx, Billy B.

09-11-2012, 05:14 PM	#11
biohazardbill Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Forsyth, Ga Posts: 1,012	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Hmmm I would have thought that the headliner would have covered those ribs. So as for the sides, just bare metal all around? No panels?

09-11-2012, 05:29 PM	#12
spacedebris Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 543	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? its hard to see in this pic But, in between each bow was a kind of fuzzy backed 'cardboard' for lack of a better word. In mine there was no "cloth". Its almost like construction paper backed with a thin (1/8th inch) foam that was held up with a glue (spray contact cement I suspect).

09-11-2012, 07:01 PM	#14
RockTonka Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oklahoma City, OK Posts: 1,524	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Factory headliner still in ours too, probably leave it that way for a bit... Attached Images __________________ 1958 Chevy 1 ton dually 4X4 dump/flat bed My build thread 1966 "Not-So-Original" Chevy Custom Trim Suburban My Time-Killing Project Truck 1966 GMC Extended cab 1 1/4 ton 4X4 My Son's build thread

04-22-2013, 05:17 PM	#15
AKNIKLS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: HOLLISTER Posts: 7	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? Are you still having issues with your headliner? My name is Aaron at Top Stitch Upholstery here in Hollister. Give us a call if you need anything. Nice Burby!! __________________ Top Stitch Upholstery & Design Hollister, CA 95023 1962 Chevy C-10 Longbed

04-22-2013, 05:50 PM	#16
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: Suburban Interiors/Headliners? now that's funny I just drove by your .shop not 5 minutes ago. I saw the truck parked in front. Ill come one day Posted via Mobile Device __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"



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