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67CHIP72 · 03-30-2008, 09:20 AM

When you install a new headliner, do you use adhesive, or just the trim to hold it up? My Super looks like the factory may have used adhesive originally.

JimKshortstep4x4 · 03-30-2008, 12:16 PM

I use adhesive to hold the liner in place before attaching the trim.

Jim

Longhorn Man · 03-30-2008, 01:37 PM

you'll have to use adhesive, the trim will only hold it for a few days alone.

70GMCer · 03-30-2008, 03:27 PM

I used 3m adhesive on the back side of the liner & the roof side. I then took a piece of plywood the size of the headliner, & use that to push up on the liner. I also took a length of 2/4 and put it up against the plywood and then wedged it firmly to the floor to keep pressure on the headliner until the adhesive dried, (overnight).

chrislehr · 03-30-2008, 07:29 PM

While on the subject... did all trucks come with one, or was that an option? Mine came to me without one, but it doesnt have a single mark on the roof, either....

67_C-30 · 03-31-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chrislehr

While on the subject... did all trucks come with one, or was that an option? Mine came to me without one, but it doesnt have a single mark on the roof, either....

No, only uplevel trucks like CST's, Grande Sierras, and Cheyennes, etc. got them. They do a pretty good job of cutting down on the "tin can-ness" (is that a word?

) of inside the cab. I have thought about putting Dynamat under one for even more sound deadening.

Longhorn Man · 03-31-2008, 03:17 AM

I used liquid nails on mine.

71GMCEWAN · 03-31-2008, 03:23 AM

i used 2" wide Velcro with the glued back, in case I need to remove it.

It has been in for about a year and a half and is holding great.

67CHIP72 · 03-31-2008, 04:02 AM

Thanks for all the responses gang.

HOTFUN · 03-31-2008, 07:06 PM

Let me high jack and ask another question along this headliner question. Is it possible to get the original chrome trim off these trucks without breaking all the plastic tabs? And do the repo's come with the tabs or are they universal so it doesn't take all the cab roof panel holes to hold them up? Thanks. Mark

03-30-2008, 09:20 AM	#1
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Headliner Question When you install a new headliner, do you use adhesive, or just the trim to hold it up? My Super looks like the factory may have used adhesive originally. __________________ In Search Of

03-30-2008, 12:16 PM	#2
JimKshortstep4x4 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Muskegon,MI,USA Posts: 6,026	Re: Headliner Question I use adhesive to hold the liner in place before attaching the trim. Jim __________________ 1971 Shortbox step side 4x4, 350 sbc, 3:07 rear end 1965 Impala SS 400 sbc, Muncie rock crusher 1966 Impala SS 396 bbc, TH 400 1969 El Camino, 350 sbc, TH 350 1971 Snowplow built on a Blazer frame 1972 GMC Short bed, stepside, TH 400, 427 BBC

03-30-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Headliner Question you'll have to use adhesive, the trim will only hold it for a few days alone.

03-30-2008, 03:27 PM	#4
70GMCer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Joppa, Maryland Posts: 4,408	Re: Headliner Question I used 3m adhesive on the back side of the liner & the roof side. I then took a piece of plywood the size of the headliner, & use that to push up on the liner. I also took a length of 2/4 and put it up against the plywood and then wedged it firmly to the floor to keep pressure on the headliner until the adhesive dried, (overnight). __________________ 1997 GMC Sierra Ext 1965 Mustang

03-30-2008, 07:29 PM	#5
chrislehr Engine n00b Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Austin Posts: 1,031	Re: Headliner Question While on the subject... did all trucks come with one, or was that an option? Mine came to me without one, but it doesnt have a single mark on the roof, either....

03-31-2008, 03:17 AM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Headliner Question I used liquid nails on mine.

03-31-2008, 03:23 AM	#8
71GMCEWAN Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Langley, BC Posts: 29	Re: Headliner Question i used 2" wide Velcro with the glued back, in case I need to remove it. It has been in for about a year and a half and is holding great. __________________ 71 GMC LWB GMPP Fast Burn 385 crate engine, T-350, Factory A/C, tilt, gauges, buckets and console changed to houndstooth bench, 411 posi. Click Here for pictures

03-31-2008, 04:02 AM	#9
67CHIP72 STOLEN Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County Posts: 1,022	Re: Headliner Question Thanks for all the responses gang. __________________ In Search Of

03-31-2008, 07:06 PM	#10
HOTFUN Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 2,145	Re: Headliner Question Let me high jack and ask another question along this headliner question. Is it possible to get the original chrome trim off these trucks without breaking all the plastic tabs? And do the repo's come with the tabs or are they universal so it doesn't take all the cab roof panel holes to hold them up? Thanks. Mark __________________ '66 CST BBW swb fleet 327 fac ac '67 CST 4x4 swb 327 stepside project '72 Cheyenne K20 50k original '72 Cheyenne Super K20 project '73 Sierra swb 4x4 frame off in paint stage '74 Cheyenne Super swb w/16k actual '71 & 72 Cheyenne K10 4x4 swb's '70 426 HEMICUDA conv SHAKER 4 sp Dana 60 '60 Impala conv 327 PG fac ac loaded 3rd owner '72 GMC K2500 4x4 '59 Apache CST BBW fleetside swb 283 '73 ElCamino SS LS1 T56 true SS bucket tach '76 ElCamino SS 52k survivor '87 Grand National 41k True 2nd to last built in 1987. '86 K30 454 SRW fleetside CA since new '88 Trans Am GTA 39k bought new 2018 DEMON plum crazy @ 840HP! "Need for speed"



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