Headliner considered sacrilege? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RunTMCfan · 11-18-2005, 06:23 PM

I have considered two different style headliners. My first question is would this be considered a mod that will ruin the character of the Blazer?

We constantly are looking for ways to quiet down our rigs and a nice headliner with sound deadener would do it.

My first thought was to make masonite panels and adhere them to the three recessed areas of the top. Leaving the rest of the top original. Even these three upholstered panels would quiet her down pretty good.

My next idea was a full blown headliner.

What do you guys think?

Robk

bouncytruck · 11-18-2005, 07:08 PM

Sounds a little 70's. Maybe you should put some mirror tiles on there?

Is your rig 4wd or 2wd? I think a full headliner might look better. Put some dynamat under it first. I'd be concerned with the thing falling off.

*Medicanman71* · 11-18-2005, 07:10 PM

maybe you should buy a cadillac?

jakeslim · 11-18-2005, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Medicanman71

maybe you should buy a cadillac?

Have you layed down some sound insullation on floors? The Fatmat install i did recently quieted down the truck tons. I'd go that route before any thoughts of a headliner. If anything, use Fatmat on the the ceiling.

LUV2XCLR8 · 11-18-2005, 07:56 PM

I would only consider it if it was the last option possible, jmho

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 11-18-2005, 10:56 PM

I have a headliner in my blazer from the previous owner and it sucks azz it always falls down and needs to be reglued when I replace the top this yaer I am not going with a headliner...

vtblazer · 11-18-2005, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

Maybe you should put some mirror tiles on there?

Yeah, definitely sacrilege.

I'd go for some dynamatt or similar on the floors/bed/doors first and see how you like that before going to the trouble of a headliner.

donkey69 · 11-19-2005, 12:39 AM

.......a guy could just take the top OFF!!!!

RunTMCfan · 11-19-2005, 05:03 AM

I've used Dynamat type products numerous times over the years. It seems like the cab is quieter with the top off.

meathead95 · 11-19-2005, 11:10 AM

i bought a top off of raggedjim and it had a headliner in it when i picked it up. and i have never bothered to take it out yet. it actually doesnt look to bad and i believe it does quiet the thing down some

**raggedjim** · 11-19-2005, 04:29 PM

Disclaimer: I didn't put the liner in, I bought and sold it without ever putting it on. It wasn't a bad top, well worth the price.

Rg

Jimmy72custom · 11-19-2005, 04:37 PM

I have been thinking about doing my top inside and out with spray on bed liner.

RunTMCfan · 11-19-2005, 08:46 PM

I don't know if the bedliner material will quiet things down at all.

Robk

meathead95 · 11-20-2005, 06:17 AM

i hope that didnt come off wrong. the top is well worth the price.

**raggedjim** · 11-20-2005, 03:39 PM

Meathead, No, we're fine, I just didn't want people thinking I was a headliner kind of guy!

Rg

Huck · 11-20-2005, 09:36 PM

Hardtops have a inner fiberglass surface which will bounce noise all over the cab. If you have a carpeted floor, you could cover door panels, rear quarter panels, inner tailgate, etc with a material with or without a dynamat noise silencer. You could use a "in door-out door carpet type material" as a headliner and the interior noise will be significantly reduced. Could come out looking a bit tacky butttt, I've seen many a custom rod with complete fabric inners that look fabulous and sound super. You can actually hold a conversation in the Blazer!! heheheh Huck

11-18-2005, 06:23 PM	#1
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Headliner considered sacrilege? I have considered two different style headliners. My first question is would this be considered a mod that will ruin the character of the Blazer? We constantly are looking for ways to quiet down our rigs and a nice headliner with sound deadener would do it. My first thought was to make masonite panels and adhere them to the three recessed areas of the top. Leaving the rest of the top original. Even these three upholstered panels would quiet her down pretty good. My next idea was a full blown headliner. What do you guys think? Robk

11-18-2005, 07:08 PM	#2
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? Sounds a little 70's. Maybe you should put some mirror tiles on there? Is your rig 4wd or 2wd? I think a full headliner might look better. Put some dynamat under it first. I'd be concerned with the thing falling off. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

11-18-2005, 07:10 PM	#3
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? maybe you should buy a cadillac?

11-18-2005, 07:56 PM	#5
LUV2XCLR8 The LuvShack Garage Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maple Grove, TN (West Side) Posts: 30,482	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? I would only consider it if it was the last option possible, jmho __________________ Owner/Op: "TN Classic Transport Carriers" The Toy: "Square Vette" 72 Hybrid Blazer Toy Barn: "LuvShack" 40 x 60 x 20 Shop Tow Piggy:"Maddy" 88 Silverado 3500 Hauler: "Feathers" 14 Aluma 8218T

11-18-2005, 10:56 PM	#6
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,608	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? I have a headliner in my blazer from the previous owner and it sucks azz it always falls down and needs to be reglued when I replace the top this yaer I am not going with a headliner... __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

11-19-2005, 12:39 AM	#8
donkey69 JB-80 &quot;Twice as Good&quot; Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Central, MN Posts: 354	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? .......a guy could just take the top OFF!!!! __________________ HEY NOW!

11-19-2005, 05:03 AM	#9
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? I've used Dynamat type products numerous times over the years. It seems like the cab is quieter with the top off.

11-19-2005, 11:10 AM	#10
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? i bought a top off of raggedjim and it had a headliner in it when i picked it up. and i have never bothered to take it out yet. it actually doesnt look to bad and i believe it does quiet the thing down some __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-19-2005, 04:29 PM	#11
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,570	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? Disclaimer: I didn't put the liner in, I bought and sold it without ever putting it on. It wasn't a bad top, well worth the price. Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-19-2005, 04:37 PM	#12
Jimmy72custom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Willits Ca Posts: 261	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? I have been thinking about doing my top inside and out with spray on bed liner.

11-19-2005, 08:46 PM	#13
RunTMCfan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 251	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? I don't know if the bedliner material will quiet things down at all. Robk

11-20-2005, 06:17 AM	#14
meathead95 computer illiterate Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 6,446	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? i hope that didnt come off wrong. the top is well worth the price. __________________ 72 2wd blazer 72 swb 4x4

11-20-2005, 03:39 PM	#15
raggedjim Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Murray, Kentucky Posts: 3,570	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? Meathead, No, we're fine, I just didn't want people thinking I was a headliner kind of guy! Rg __________________ Roger '68 Short step - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=849675 '69 ('70?) 2wd Blazer '70 GMC Jimmy 2wd '73 Firebird - https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=853203

11-20-2005, 09:36 PM	#16
Huck Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Shelbyville, KY Posts: 3,269	Re: Headliner considered sacrilege? Hardtops have a inner fiberglass surface which will bounce noise all over the cab. If you have a carpeted floor, you could cover door panels, rear quarter panels, inner tailgate, etc with a material with or without a dynamat noise silencer. You could use a "in door-out door carpet type material" as a headliner and the interior noise will be significantly reduced. Could come out looking a bit tacky butttt, I've seen many a custom rod with complete fabric inners that look fabulous and sound super. You can actually hold a conversation in the Blazer!! heheheh Huck



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