Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

mnunn454 · 07-05-2007, 06:04 PM

Many of you know I'm refurbing the interior of my 69 SWB. My attention is soon to turn to the headliner. Mine has none now, just stock steel, painted the same color as the exterior (med-dark metallic blue). I'd like to install something custom above my head but am undecided as to exactly what.

Interior theme is blue trim with white or creme carpeting and bucket seats, custom center console with a B&M TH400 floor shift. Amenities include MP3 player, PS/PB/Pwr windows and doorlocks, 250 Watt Amp, Xplod head unit, a pair of 12" subs, 6X9s in the doors, Custom Gauge cluster and gauges, lighted vanity visors and A/C.

This is your opportunity to influence me (in a morally positive manner, may I add) toward something you feel people would say "Wow!" at when seen at a car/truck show. I'm not interested in the LMC plastic headliner with a pair of speakers in it.

Here's a pic that interests me, just to get things started.

C'mon and hit me with your best shot! Fire away!!!

Bamm · 07-05-2007, 06:07 PM

Good craftsmanship, but kinda busy IMO. I would smooth it out and run some graphics but leave the box and radio down low........ Bamm

cstanley · 07-05-2007, 06:12 PM

yeah, i agree. 1st, i would ask myself what I really needed up there. I wouldn't do a drop down or superfluous housings if they really aren't necessary. the cleaner/simpler, the better. the show winning rigs typically adhere to this principle, while the more sophomoric attempts tend to be over-done with , well, junk.

bad6772 · 07-05-2007, 06:17 PM

imo there is way to much going on there. could see maybe a graphic or a nice strip but . i never have like the heads up radio. just my two cents, and that white piping. it shows poor craftsmenship

corn · 07-05-2007, 06:19 PM

Busy? Maybe, but it looks to me like thats exactly what the builder was shooting for.

Bamm · 07-05-2007, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by corn

Busy? Maybe, but it looks to me like thats exactly what the builder was shooting for.

You're 100% correct Corn. I am sure it is what they wanted. And I still think (piping aside) that it is very good craftsmanship with the paint/graphics. It's just too "busy" for "my" tastes.........

PanelDeland · 07-05-2007, 06:45 PM

Do a mural of the truck driving off into the sunset.

A contrasting Bowtie in a cloth headliner that matches the interior.

A starscape.

Just some ideas off the top of my head.

mnunn454 · 07-08-2007, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PanelDeland

Do a mural of the truck driving off into the sunset.
A contrasting Bowtie in a cloth headliner that matches the interior.
A starscape.

Just some ideas off the top of my head.

Nice idea's Panel. Thanks.

I too think the pic I posted up top is too busy, but it's intended as a "starter" for the thread.

Who else has neat headliner pictures or ideas they can share?

Keep em coming. Thx.

ChevyDude · 07-08-2007, 11:28 AM

For me...I don't like the stereo in the headliner, just reminds me of a van. JMHO.

mnunn454 · 11-24-2007, 09:12 AM

No other ideas? I'm still "collecting".

Thx,

Piece of Work · 11-24-2007, 10:12 AM

How about a custom mirror?

-Mark

72BlckButy · 11-25-2007, 10:24 AM

To each their own, but it's not my cup of tea. Keep the radio down below.

07-05-2007, 06:04 PM	#1
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas Many of you know I'm refurbing the interior of my 69 SWB. My attention is soon to turn to the headliner. Mine has none now, just stock steel, painted the same color as the exterior (med-dark metallic blue). I'd like to install something custom above my head but am undecided as to exactly what. Interior theme is blue trim with white or creme carpeting and bucket seats, custom center console with a B&M TH400 floor shift. Amenities include MP3 player, PS/PB/Pwr windows and doorlocks, 250 Watt Amp, Xplod head unit, a pair of 12" subs, 6X9s in the doors, Custom Gauge cluster and gauges, lighted vanity visors and A/C. This is your opportunity to influence me (in a morally positive manner, may I add) toward something you feel people would say "Wow!" at when seen at a car/truck show. I'm not interested in the LMC plastic headliner with a pair of speakers in it. Here's a pic that interests me, just to get things started. C'mon and hit me with your best shot! Fire away!!! Attached Images __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

07-05-2007, 06:07 PM	#2
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas Good craftsmanship, but kinda busy IMO. I would smooth it out and run some graphics but leave the box and radio down low........ Bamm __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

07-05-2007, 06:12 PM	#3
cstanley Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,229	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas yeah, i agree. 1st, i would ask myself what I really needed up there. I wouldn't do a drop down or superfluous housings if they really aren't necessary. the cleaner/simpler, the better. the show winning rigs typically adhere to this principle, while the more sophomoric attempts tend to be over-done with , well, junk. __________________ "Anybody who would paint his truck like this, would go to a minister's funeral dressed in feathers!" - Big Enis Burdett '72 Blazer Restoration Blog: http://sportchicken.blogspot.com/

07-05-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
bad6772 Official Site Guitar Shredder Join Date: May 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,955	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas imo there is way to much going on there. could see maybe a graphic or a nice strip but . i never have like the heads up radio. just my two cents, and that white piping. it shows poor craftsmenship

07-05-2007, 06:19 PM	#5
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas Busy? Maybe, but it looks to me like thats exactly what the builder was shooting for.

07-05-2007, 06:45 PM	#7
PanelDeland I am a Referee of life. Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Greensboro N.C. Posts: 13,993	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas Do a mural of the truck driving off into the sunset. A contrasting Bowtie in a cloth headliner that matches the interior. A starscape. Just some ideas off the top of my head. __________________ The 47-present Chevrolet and GMC Truck Message Board Network,it's owners,moderators,members,and associates of any type should not be held responsible for my opinion. You can't fix stupid,not even with duct tape. "My appearance is due to the fact that "GOD" does punish you for having too much fun!" Barrett-Jackson has perfected alchemy,they make rust into gold! "You can lead a horse to water but you can't saddle a duck" "Cleverly disguised as a 'Responsible Adult' "Sometimes your Knight in shining armor is just a retard in tinfoil"

07-08-2007, 11:28 AM	#9
ChevyDude Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 3,071	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas For me...I don't like the stereo in the headliner, just reminds me of a van. JMHO. __________________ Alex 1971 Lil' Red 350 SBC 700R4

11-24-2007, 09:12 AM	#10
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas No other ideas? I'm still "collecting". Thx, __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

11-24-2007, 10:12 AM	#11
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas How about a custom mirror? -Mark __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

11-25-2007, 10:24 AM	#12
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: Show-Quality Custom Headliner Ideas To each their own, but it's not my cup of tea. Keep the radio down below. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

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