how does the headlinner install ? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

fnoblitt · 05-21-2008, 08:02 PM

i bought a repo headlinner and trim kit for my truck, but it has never had a headlinner in it before. i know the trim holds the outside edges but what holds it to the roof in the center ? spray adheasive ?

utvaquero59 · 05-21-2008, 08:22 PM

I just did mine a few months ago. Mine originally had one but it had come out with age so I had the holes in the roof of the cab for the mounting tabs for the trim so you may have to drill those out if they're not there already. To bond the headliner to the roof I used 3M Hi Strength 90 Spray Adhesive. I did it last fall as the temps had started to cool but we're back into 90+ degree days and, so far, it's held great. Not saying I chose the right adhesive (maybe there's better) but it's worked for me. Adhesive is all the factory used; I had to clean and scuff the old stuff to make sure I got a good bond. I think I applied at least 2 layers of adhesive (maybe 3) to the ceiling and a couple to the headliner before actually installing it. Helps to have the wife help hold it in place!

Good luck!

fnoblitt · 05-21-2008, 09:00 PM

how long did you hold it in place ?

c10addict · 05-21-2008, 09:17 PM

I used 3M double sided tape on the headliner and I also cut the mounting tabs off of the trim and used it on there too...(didnt want to cut holes in the roof..) Two years strong and it hasn't moved..

fnoblitt · 05-21-2008, 09:34 PM

thanks guys

Woody · 05-21-2008, 09:49 PM

Hey C10addict,

What varity of 3M tape did you use? We use their 444 double sided tape at work with good results but, I don't know how well it would hold in cold weather. In hot weather I think it would work fine. We use it to hold ABS Plastic together and have run it through some temp extreams but nothing below freezing.

Woody

c10addict · 05-21-2008, 10:17 PM

Not sure what exactly it was.. Called the suppl guy and had him send me a roll... the roll is long gone... Truck sits in a unheated garage all winter and its still stuck...

Longhorn Man · 05-21-2008, 10:19 PM

I've never had any luck with either of those products. I ended up just getting a tube of liquid nails and a caulking gun, and used the whole tube.

utvaquero59 · 05-22-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fnoblitt

how long did you hold it in place ?

We (my wonderful wife and I) held it up and massaged any potential air bubbles out for about 10 minutes and by then it had set up enough to hold itself up. Your arms get tired after a few minutes! It was really pretty easy, though.

Sammy · 05-22-2008, 02:41 AM

I used some headliner spray a 3M product (had a wide adj nozzle) cut a 2X4 from the seat to ceiling and a small piece of 1/4 plywood to protect & push to the roof.

muscletrucks · 05-22-2008, 04:19 AM

http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION

05-21-2008, 08:02 PM	#1
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	how does the headlinner install ? i bought a repo headlinner and trim kit for my truck, but it has never had a headlinner in it before. i know the trim holds the outside edges but what holds it to the roof in the center ? spray adheasive ? __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

05-21-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
utvaquero59 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. George, UT Posts: 70	Re: how does the headlinner install ? I just did mine a few months ago. Mine originally had one but it had come out with age so I had the holes in the roof of the cab for the mounting tabs for the trim so you may have to drill those out if they're not there already. To bond the headliner to the roof I used 3M Hi Strength 90 Spray Adhesive. I did it last fall as the temps had started to cool but we're back into 90+ degree days and, so far, it's held great. Not saying I chose the right adhesive (maybe there's better) but it's worked for me. Adhesive is all the factory used; I had to clean and scuff the old stuff to make sure I got a good bond. I think I applied at least 2 layers of adhesive (maybe 3) to the ceiling and a couple to the headliner before actually installing it. Helps to have the wife help hold it in place! Good luck!

05-21-2008, 09:00 PM	#3
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	Re: how does the headlinner install ? how long did you hold it in place ? __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

05-21-2008, 09:17 PM	#4
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: how does the headlinner install ? I used 3M double sided tape on the headliner and I also cut the mounting tabs off of the trim and used it on there too...(didnt want to cut holes in the roof..) Two years strong and it hasn't moved.. __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

05-21-2008, 09:34 PM	#5
fnoblitt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: southern calif.,usa Posts: 200	Re: how does the headlinner install ? thanks guys __________________ 70 c10 stepside ,350v8, m-20 4 speed

05-21-2008, 09:49 PM	#6
Woody Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Georgetown, KY, USA Posts: 631	Re: how does the headlinner install ? Hey C10addict, What varity of 3M tape did you use? We use their 444 double sided tape at work with good results but, I don't know how well it would hold in cold weather. In hot weather I think it would work fine. We use it to hold ABS Plastic together and have run it through some temp extreams but nothing below freezing. Woody

05-21-2008, 10:17 PM	#7
c10addict Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,970	Re: how does the headlinner install ? Not sure what exactly it was.. Called the suppl guy and had him send me a roll... the roll is long gone... Truck sits in a unheated garage all winter and its still stuck... __________________ 68 C10 Shorty TPI,Bagged, and all the good stuff. Classic trucks feature June 06, On the cover of Jegs Christmas Catalog 08 67 C10 Shorty Shop truck project Bagged and Z'd under destruction and getting nowhere fast. 64 C10 Shop Truck/Daily driver, Bagged, Dropmember, SOLD!!!! Gone but not forgotten.. 54 GMC under the knife getting a S10 chassis swap and bagged. See my build thread... 07 GMC Sierra 5/7 drop, 22's and 24's Air ride on my mind.. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=339340 See pics of my trucks in my profile

05-21-2008, 10:19 PM	#8
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: how does the headlinner install ? I've never had any luck with either of those products. I ended up just getting a tube of liquid nails and a caulking gun, and used the whole tube.

05-22-2008, 02:41 AM	#10
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Bonne Terre, Mo Posts: 3,005	Re: how does the headlinner install ? I used some headliner spray a 3M product (had a wide adj nozzle) cut a 2X4 from the seat to ceiling and a small piece of 1/4 plywood to protect & push to the roof. __________________ '69 Chevy Long Fleet & '71 GMC Short Step & Project "ODD BALL" "You can wash a pig, soak it in most expensive perfume. In the end it is still just a pig." ODD BALL build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=478629"

05-22-2008, 04:19 AM	#11
muscletrucks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kansas City Posts: 431	Re: how does the headlinner install ? http://www.brotherstrucks.com/techar...20INSTALLATION __________________ 1972 GMC Sierra Grande 3/4 Ton 4x4 1970 Mercury Cougar XR7 1943 Farmall M

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