Curt's '72 K20 Resto-mod

[Curt's_72]

Got the Highliner headliner installed. It fit very well. There are a few threads concerning these. We'll see just how the sound is since the speakers are overhead.

It will give me a place to stash small stuff, too. I never liked always having things just laying on the seat. There's a cover with a compartment that fits in the center, that can also house a stereo.

I used the same SEM Super White paint as the defroster vents. The quality is excellent of their product.

We held it up in place and used it as a template to locate the holes. It isn't heavy, just awkward.
After drilling the holes, I located a spot on the passenger side and drilled a 3/8" hole to run the speaker wires. I didn't want to run them under the lip of the door gaskets.



A thick piece of foam was included which we taped to the top before we installed it.



Thick blocks of foam were included to put behind the the speakers.
The hardest part was locating the visor clips.



Look Ma! No wires!



I chose to use Alpine speakers, not knowing the quality of the the ones provided. I was hoping that the Alpines would have had grill covers with them, but they didn't. I had to use the ones that came with the Highliner.



I like the look, fit and quality of this. I would recommend one to anybody wanting a different option on speaker locations.

[355bullet]

bad ass truck!!!
great detail also!

[Curt's_72]

Spent alot of time under the dash this weekend. Got the stereo installed. It was much smaller than the opening, so I had a plate made out of stainless steel to fill it up.



Got the gauges put in and started on the FatMat.
I was kinda putting that off until I was done climbing around inside, so not to damage it.





It goes down pretty easily. The roller that was included kinda sucked, though.

[onebadbowtie]

where did you get your headliner?!!! that solves one of my many problems it looks so good

[Curt's_72]

Originally Posted by onebadbowtie

where did you get your headliner?!!! that solves one of my many problems it looks so good

Thanks!
The brand is Highliner. I got it used on eBay, but it had never been installed, and came with everything.
They show up there an occasion. LMC sells them also.

[Curt's_72]

Got the rest of the FatMat installed.
At first, I was real careful with getting the lines straight and measuring. Well, after one piece of that, I realized it's not that critical. That took alot of issue out of and it was very easy to put down. I ended up overlapping alot.




I had purchased the firewall insulation, and considered not using it with the FatMat. I gave it a shot, and I'm glad I did. It really made a clean, factory look.
I took liberties with putting it in, like cutting and notching where it wasn't originally. I think it turned out great.



Got the glovebox door installed. The aluminum applique makes it pop. I was fortunate to locate one online some time ago.
The decals went on very easily.

[mjensen]

That is coming along very nicely. It took me a couple of minutes, but I really was thinking that you had some really awesome under dash lights installed.