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RussTburb · 02-18-2004, 04:52 PM

Hey guys any idea on how to or what to use to replace/install headliners in a '72 burb? one of mine had rear a/c but is missing. they did not do a very nice job of removal either. Thanks.

bagged91 · 02-18-2004, 11:57 PM

I am in the same boat as you... This is the only spot I have found that list's any kind of replacement headliner for our burbz. Although not OEM, it may fit the bill for the price!

Here's a link to the page:

Suburban Headliners

If anyone else know's of a source for the original perforated hardboard, let us know PLEASE!!!

Good Luck!
Joe

7T1BURB · 02-19-2004, 10:23 AM

because I remember he did this with his Burb. He used some Lowes/Home Depot material as backboard, etc. Can you help answer this question Donnie?
Thanks....7T1Burb

speesh · 02-19-2004, 04:48 PM

ha ha I was just thinking about asking this question! And does anyone out there have any pics of the headliner kit from American Classics? wonder what it looks like?

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-19-2004, 10:25 PM

OK guys here I am,sorry I dont have Big Orange anylonger so I dont checkout this part of the site,but anyway here's the way I did my headliner and Big Orange won 3 best interior awards at major car show and even won this award at PF at the Chevy,GMC Truck Nationals in 2002 so trust me when I say it will look good!
1st I went to Lowes and purchased some 1/4 flexable insulation board and trimmed it to fit inbetween the crossrails in the roof,I used a hot glue gun to put this in place with.
2nd I purchased white bathroom shower tile,it comes in 4x8 sheets and has a texured look to it, I measured my old pieces and had the matrial cut to fit except the front and the rear,you will need them longer so you can fit them yourself. This material is 1/8 thick and very flexable.
3rd I started at the front put a piece in then a bow,put a piece in then a bow and so on and so on
4th The last piece is a real pain to put in so be very carfull and take your time,it might even help to say alittle prayer I know thats what I had to do.lol
hope this helps!
Oh one last thing this whole project cost me around $85.00 and it was well worth it!

RussTburb · 02-20-2004, 05:18 PM

Hey big orange you got any pics of the finished project,if its not too much to ask. I will pm you too so if you see this ignore the pm! thanks
Dennis

7T1BURB · 02-20-2004, 05:30 PM

Big Orange for providing what seems to be the one and only successful suburban headliner project completed to date. I suspect that it can be professionally done for big $$$$, but a home-grown replacement seems to be in order for many of us "BURBAN-HEADS".....

THANKS AGAIN....7T1BURB

**BIG ORANGE** · 02-21-2004, 12:58 AM

Sorry I cant find any pics of the headliner but you can ask anyone that new of it and they will tell ya that it was 1st class!!!

68 Suburban · 02-21-2004, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by BIG ORANGE

2nd I purchased white bathroom shower tile,it comes in 4x8 sheets and has a texured look to it, I measured my old pieces and had the matrial cut to fit except the front and the rear,you will need them longer so you can fit them yourself. This material is 1/8 thick and very flexable.

How many sheets did you need? I am seeing that those fiberglass sheets are about $26 each, and I am figuring that you can only get one panel cut from one sheet. Is there a way to get more out of a sheet? Thanks

02-18-2004, 04:52 PM	#1
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	burb headliners Hey guys any idea on how to or what to use to replace/install headliners in a '72 burb? one of mine had rear a/c but is missing. they did not do a very nice job of removal either. Thanks. __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

02-18-2004, 11:57 PM	#2
bagged91 Out draggin' Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pitman,NJ Posts: 1,574	I am in the same boat as you... This is the only spot I have found that list's any kind of replacement headliner for our burbz. Although not OEM, it may fit the bill for the price! Here's a link to the page: Suburban Headliners If anyone else know's of a source for the original perforated hardboard, let us know PLEASE!!! Good Luck! Joe __________________ 91 GMC Xcab LB-Bags/bd/caddy clip SOLD 72 C10 Cheyenne Super LWB SOLD 92 GMC K1500 Burb 72 C10 Burb (ex. Cheesewagon)SOLD 72 C20 Burb parts truck 71 C10 Burb "project"

02-19-2004, 10:23 AM	#3
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	"Calling Big Orange"... because I remember he did this with his Burb. He used some Lowes/Home Depot material as backboard, etc. Can you help answer this question Donnie? Thanks....7T1Burb

02-19-2004, 04:48 PM	#4
speesh Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Ridgecrest, CA Posts: 318	ha ha I was just thinking about asking this question! And does anyone out there have any pics of the headliner kit from American Classics? wonder what it looks like? __________________ 57 suburban(sitting in the driveway), 2 69 C20 longbeds (sitting in the field ) and a 2003 8.1 Suburban Endeavor to persevere. "All of a sudden, I'm the old timer!" Some old timer on American Pickers.

02-19-2004, 10:25 PM	#5
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	OK guys here I am,sorry I dont have Big Orange anylonger so I dont checkout this part of the site,but anyway here's the way I did my headliner and Big Orange won 3 best interior awards at major car show and even won this award at PF at the Chevy,GMC Truck Nationals in 2002 so trust me when I say it will look good! 1st I went to Lowes and purchased some 1/4 flexable insulation board and trimmed it to fit inbetween the crossrails in the roof,I used a hot glue gun to put this in place with. 2nd I purchased white bathroom shower tile,it comes in 4x8 sheets and has a texured look to it, I measured my old pieces and had the matrial cut to fit except the front and the rear,you will need them longer so you can fit them yourself. This material is 1/8 thick and very flexable. 3rd I started at the front put a piece in then a bow,put a piece in then a bow and so on and so on 4th The last piece is a real pain to put in so be very carfull and take your time,it might even help to say alittle prayer I know thats what I had to do.lol hope this helps! Oh one last thing this whole project cost me around $85.00 and it was well worth it! __________________ Things happen for a reason! Last edited by BIG ORANGE; 02-19-2004 at 10:27 PM.

02-20-2004, 05:18 PM	#6
RussTburb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Blaine,Wa. U.S.A Posts: 261	Any Pics? Hey big orange you got any pics of the finished project,if its not too much to ask. I will pm you too so if you see this ignore the pm! thanks Dennis __________________ "Red-heads not war-heads, Blondes, not bombs, Brunettes, not fighter jets!" Fligh of the Choncords 72 burb 3/4 ton 2wd 06 2500 suburban 8.1L 4x4 84 chev 4x4 diesel 96 Geo Metro with the 4cylbb, lol! Almost 300k just won't die! 89 Honda Civic, runs on the smell of an oily rag! 2008 Aerolite 26qs Travel Trailer (aka "THE BARN")

02-20-2004, 05:30 PM	#7
7T1BURB Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 190	A big "THANKS" to.... Big Orange for providing what seems to be the one and only successful suburban headliner project completed to date. I suspect that it can be professionally done for big $$$$, but a home-grown replacement seems to be in order for many of us "BURBAN-HEADS"..... THANKS AGAIN....7T1BURB

02-21-2004, 12:58 AM	#8
BIG ORANGE Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Lancaster S.C. Posts: 4,767	Sorry I cant find any pics of the headliner but you can ask anyone that new of it and they will tell ya that it was 1st class!!! __________________ Things happen for a reason!



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