Ecklers trucks headliner kit
Has anyone used the Suburban headliner kit from Ecklers trucks? The description on their website is a bit confusing, and led me to believe it was just for the 60-66 trucks. But I checked with them, and it indeed comes with 5 bows, so apparently it is for a Suburban. Just wondered if anyone out there has tried it. Thanks everyone!
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No photos on website yet, but here is the information listed for 60-66 Suburbans @ $250
Replacment Headliner High Quality Hampton Perforated Vinyl Headliner Material Fits Suburban Without Factory Headliner Bows Fasten To Front Of Beams Headliner Is 76" Wide, This Chevrolet Truck headliner is a high quality product following the factory design, and sewing pattern. NOTE: None of these Suburban's came factory equipped with bow supported headliners. Early year models mostly had cardboard panels over the driver's area only. In later years, Mid 1950's and up, was the introduction of a Suburban with a series of cardbaord panels (usually five), mounted between exposed polished, chrome bows which are no longer available. Suburban headliners are bow suspended. Seams in the headliner match the front of the metal beams, where the headliner is attached to as means of support. (Some drilling required). For models prior to 1955, a separate headboard panel (panel between headliner and windshield), should be cut by installer to allow front of headlner to finish at the same height as the rear section. Professional installation is suggested however, no special tools are required for installation. For Bow Suspended Headliners please allow room between the headliner and roof for heavy insulation. |
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I had a good discussion with one of the Eckler's sales reps, so I think I'll give it a try and see how it goes. I'll just have to wing it as far as the color and materials, they didn't even have photos or samples of the fabric. If it doesn't look right, I'll just return it. I'll post my experience with it either way.
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Here is an original sample from a '66 Chevrolet Carryall. I believe it is some type of vinyl facing. The random fibrous pattern is called "Haircell". It is perforated with small round holes every 2". The color is close to the Fawn elsewhere in the interior. The last photo shows it next to the door panel. It may be slightly more silver.
The back side is a fabric mat, maybe wool. It was glued to the ceiling with a black adhesive, maybe an asphalt based stuff. It is about 3/32" thick. I have never been able to find identical material anywhere. |
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Thanks for the replies. I'm not trying to match anything factory, my project is a restomod anyway. But Ecklers has no photos of the product, nor any images of the material types and colors offered, so it's tough to know exactly what I'd be getting if I ordered one.
Here are a couple of pics, I don't think I had posted any before. Not quite "done" but I can finally drive it around! The "bed wood" is Trex composite decking. |
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That looks like my 60 Burb except mine is silver..i'll post a picture on a piece of mine soon. I hope this is a good lead on original style. I have been looking all around..
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Here is link from the 67-72 Suburban Folks and what some have done. Maybe put some insulation or Fat Mat deadener up top as suggested, and use these FRP panels. Paint to suit...?
http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=410459 |
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So do they have it for the earlier models ? Mine is silver ..
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Update - I was able to get some material samples, so I went ahead and ordered one of these headliner kits. It's a bow-supported fabric headliner according to the sales rep, and comes with 5 bows that attach to the front of the roof supports. I selected the Hampton non-perforated vinyl fabric. I'll post my experience with this kit once I get it installed. Thanks.
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Definitely interested to see what you get and how it looks installed.
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Hoping that it works ... following :metal:
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Update - I received the headliner kit, unfortunately it is the PERFORATED Hampton vinyl, instead of the NON-PERFORATED vinyl. They are working on getting the order corrected. Sorry for the delay, I'll post more as I go along...
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I知 wanting the perforated version Suburban headliner. Can you take a picture and post it before returning it? Might be helpful to those of us looking to by the perforated version. Thanks.
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Thanks! This pic is very helpful. I知 having my 66 K14 Burb restored and I知 wanting these panels to look like the originals.
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https://www.ecklerstrucks.com/chevy-...1960-1966.html It would probably look fine but not like the original. I haven't seen anyone that makes a perforated vinyl with the backing like the original. If I ever get to the headliner on my suburban I will buy perforated vinyl and glue it to a thin closed cell foam. |
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Update: Well so far I STILL do not have the correct headliner! :m7: They are drop shipped from the manufacturer, and I have received 2 incorrect ones so far. Still working with Ecklers to get the right one. I'll keep you posted...
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I didn't even see the hole/no hole option. I hope this works out for you, I'll be happy to order a $250 kit and not have to figure out how to make something.
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Update: STILL waiting for the correct headliner! Supposedly their part numbers were screwed up, which messed up the ordering from the vendor. Finally one of Eckler's tech support guys got involved... I should be receiving "something" in another week or so. We'll see, I'll keep you informed...
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any update on the fabric?
today i removed the wood paneling that i have had over my original headliner for almost 30 years. the original headliner is in better shape then i expected. But i glued insulation to it, so i have blobs of panel adhesive and some other glues on the surface, along with some water damage from a few holes in the roof. I may be able to save it, but new sure would look better. |
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What is the color code and type of paint on your truck? It looks killer. Thanks. |
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