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Rokcrln · 03-01-2009, 01:11 AM

Hey guys I am wanting to do a headliner in my 72 Tahoe and want it up tight to the roof bows. I am not really wanting a suspended style but more of the new molded type. Do any of you have something like this or info on doing one?

Here are my thoughts to get the right shape. I am thinking of doing it in fiber glass and starting by coating the roof top in plastic or mold release. Then glass over that with a few thin layers of glass and mat. Then trim it down so it will fit up tight in the Tahoe. I have never done one like this but it sounds like I can make it work well or so I think.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

low'n slow · 03-01-2009, 06:46 PM

What about using masonite? It will give you a nice bow and be solid. Glue the padded headliner fabric to it.

OldCreek · 03-01-2009, 10:51 PM

I saw something like you were describing in a newer mag..."8-lug" I think. The guy made a fiberglass mold and then airbrushed a really wicked skull theme on it. It was really cool. He took the original molded liner and made it from that.

I would think you would have to make it in a few pieces and have the seams at the original molded spots...? But, then again, you do have a shortened roof. A one piece would seem a bit hard to work with.
The original pieces are too flimsy to make a mold from.
I'm sure you'll wow us though!

**Hart_Rod** · 03-01-2009, 11:12 PM

Rod Doors has a pretty nice one.

Rokcrln · 03-01-2009, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hart_Rod

Rod Doors has a pretty nice one.

I saw theirs but I want a solid 1 piece unit and for what they charge I can make a few mistakes

Kevin
LFD Inc.

**oldiron** · 03-02-2009, 12:45 AM

You can go the easy way like I did. Fabric front to back.

Rokcrln · 03-02-2009, 08:32 AM

That looks really nice but I am wanting more of a modern feel for the inside and maybe a drop down flat screen for my son

Kevin
LFD Inc.

coolbus4us · 03-02-2009, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldiron

You can go the easy way like I did. Fabric front to back.

Its hard to tell how its afixed to the bows, so how did ya do it? I see the points that it appears attatched but cant tell how you did it so cleanly.

suville · 03-02-2009, 10:52 AM

Interested in this myself!

CG · 03-02-2009, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rokcrln

Hey guys I am wanting to do a headliner in my 72 Tahoe and want it up tight to the roof bows. I am not really wanting a suspended style but more of the new molded type. Do any of you have something like this or info on doing one?

Here are my thoughts to get the right shape. I am thinking of doing it in fiber glass and starting by coating the roof top in plastic or mold release. Then glass over that with a few thin layers of glass and mat. Then trim it down so it will fit up tight in the Tahoe. I have never done one like this but it sounds like I can make it work well or so I think.

Any thoughts or ideas?

Kevin
LFD Inc.

That sounds like a pretty doable idea to me. If it was a full sized burb I think that would be too much trouble.

03-01-2009, 01:11 AM	#1
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Headliners Looking for info! Hey guys I am wanting to do a headliner in my 72 Tahoe and want it up tight to the roof bows. I am not really wanting a suspended style but more of the new molded type. Do any of you have something like this or info on doing one? Here are my thoughts to get the right shape. I am thinking of doing it in fiber glass and starting by coating the roof top in plastic or mold release. Then glass over that with a few thin layers of glass and mat. Then trim it down so it will fit up tight in the Tahoe. I have never done one like this but it sounds like I can make it work well or so I think. Any thoughts or ideas? Kevin LFD Inc.

03-01-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
low'n slow Too Dumb To Know Better Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 883	Re: Headliners Looking for info! What about using masonite? It will give you a nice bow and be solid. Glue the padded headliner fabric to it.

03-01-2009, 10:51 PM	#3
OldCreek Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Coast California Posts: 1,026	Re: Headliners Looking for info! I saw something like you were describing in a newer mag..."8-lug" I think. The guy made a fiberglass mold and then airbrushed a really wicked skull theme on it. It was really cool. He took the original molded liner and made it from that. I would think you would have to make it in a few pieces and have the seams at the original molded spots...? But, then again, you do have a shortened roof. A one piece would seem a bit hard to work with. The original pieces are too flimsy to make a mold from. I'm sure you'll wow us though! __________________ 1972 K20 Suburban 5.7/700r4/NP205 Dana 44/H052 Sold 1972 C10 5.3L/4L60E 12bolt 5Lug - Sold 1971 K5 Blazer 6.0L LQ9 4L60E NP205 Dana 44/H052!!! 1970 K3500 1ton CrewCab 8.1L/Allison1000/NP205 Dana 60/14B!!!! - Sold 1984 K10 SWB 7.4L/4L80e/NP208 Corp 10/12 bolt Sold 1988 V30 CCLB 7.4L/TH400/NP205/Dana 60/Dana 70/3.73!!! (Sold) 2003 K2500HD 8.1/Allison1000/NP263

03-01-2009, 11:12 PM	#4
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03-02-2009, 12:45 AM	#6
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03-02-2009, 08:32 AM	#7
Rokcrln Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Winters Ca. 95694 Posts: 4,843	Re: Headliners Looking for info! That looks really nice but I am wanting more of a modern feel for the inside and maybe a drop down flat screen for my son Kevin LFD Inc.

03-02-2009, 10:52 AM	#9
suville Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mtn. Home, Idaho Posts: 906	Re: Headliners Looking for info! Interested in this myself!

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