55.2-59 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

karolko · 10-02-2022, 10:36 AM

Hey Everyone,

I ordered a Counterpart branded headliner retainer for my '58 and i really don't like the look of it. What bothers me the most are the thin lines that run the length of the rubber.

Are there any alternatives to using this one, or are they all the same?

Hopefully someone can help.

Thanks in advance

Adrian

_Ogre · 10-02-2022, 02:03 PM

I used black door edging. I don't have any pictures on my phone, but my build thread in my signature has plenty of pictures of my headliner and the edging. I posted the box and part number too.

Black_Sheep · 10-02-2022, 08:30 PM

I used pinch weld molding in place of the retainer. It's not as bulky looking and it's available in a variety of colors

62 Barnfind · 10-04-2022, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I used pinch weld molding in place of the retainer. It's not as bulky looking and it's available in a variety of colors

Do you have a link?

_Ogre · 10-04-2022, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 62 Barnfind

Do you have a link?

I googled "pinch weld molding" and came up with many choices

62 Barnfind · 10-05-2022, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by _Ogre

I googled "pinch weld molding" and came up with many choices

Thanks!

BIGglaSS · 10-06-2022, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Black_Sheep

I used pinch weld molding in place of the retainer. It's not as bulky looking and it's available in a variety of colors

Also, curious what material you used to attach the upholstery to? So it doesn't sag?
Thanks

_Ogre · 10-06-2022, 12:27 PM

ogre used contact adhesive to attach the headliner to the roof using a $14 harbor fright spray gun. the ultrasuede is glued to 1/8" ensolite sound deadening foam, trimmed to fit and then glued to the roof. i spent a couple hours taping and papering the interior of truk to spray 3 minutes of glue on the roof

you can also see the black door edging in these pics and my ogre size head rests

**Dan in Pasadena** · 10-08-2022, 01:40 AM

I plan to use chrome door edging on mine:

This ISN'T my truck but the headliner & sun visor color are very close to mine and the stitching is quite similar to my seat too.

_Ogre · 10-08-2022, 01:15 PM

there isn't much extra room up there where the rubber goes
if you use much more than stock 1/16" headliner, stock rubber won't fit
i bought the headliner rubber that wouldn't fit, free to anyone for medium flat rate box

Black_Sheep · 10-08-2022, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BIGglaSS

Also, curious what material you used to attach the upholstery to? So it doesn't sag?
Thanks

DAP HHR Landau top adhesive

10-02-2022, 10:36 AM	#1
karolko Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Calgary Posts: 1	55-59 headliner retainer rubber options Hey Everyone, I ordered a Counterpart branded headliner retainer for my '58 and i really don't like the look of it. What bothers me the most are the thin lines that run the length of the rubber. Are there any alternatives to using this one, or are they all the same? Hopefully someone can help. Thanks in advance Adrian

10-02-2022, 02:03 PM	#2
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options I used black door edging. I don't have any pictures on my phone, but my build thread in my signature has plenty of pictures of my headliner and the edging. I posted the box and part number too. __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-02-2022, 08:30 PM	#3
Black_Sheep Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: upper midwest Posts: 1,129	Re: 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options I used pinch weld molding in place of the retainer. It's not as bulky looking and it's available in a variety of colors Attached Images __________________ Mark Brother's keeper - '58 Stepside build

10-06-2022, 12:27 PM	#8
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options ogre used contact adhesive to attach the headliner to the roof using a $14 harbor fright spray gun. the ultrasuede is glued to 1/8" ensolite sound deadening foam, trimmed to fit and then glued to the roof. i spent a couple hours taping and papering the interior of truk to spray 3 minutes of glue on the roof you can also see the black door edging in these pics and my ogre size head rests Attached Images __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer

10-08-2022, 01:40 AM	#9
Dan in Pasadena Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 6,344	Re: 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options I plan to use chrome door edging on mine: This ISN'T my truck but the headliner & sun visor color are very close to mine and the stitching is quite similar to my seat too. Attached Images __________________ '55 Big Window Shortbed, Drive-It-&-Work-On-It slid down the "slippery slope" to a Frame-Off Rodstoration! LQ4/4l85e/C4 IFS/Mustang 8.8 rearend w/3.73's Dan's '55 Big Window "Build" - Well, Kinda!

10-08-2022, 01:15 PM	#10
_Ogre Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Motown Posts: 7,680	Re: 55-59 headliner retainer rubber options there isn't much extra room up there where the rubber goes if you use much more than stock 1/16" headliner, stock rubber won't fit i bought the headliner rubber that wouldn't fit, free to anyone for medium flat rate box __________________ cool, an ogre smiley Ogre's 58 Truk build how to put your truck year and build thread into your signature shop air compressor timer



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