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Truckseats · 10-23-2015, 02:32 PM

I acquired this headliner and am looking for some information on it prior to selling. It is perforated and the only one like this I have had before. I'm wondering if it was used in some trucks in 1969 only? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

hugger6933 · 10-23-2015, 02:45 PM

I do think that was a 69 model year color only. With the color being different I think the material was too maybe a strike year? that has happened in recent memory to change up some stuff due to lack of supply[95 truck stuff comes to mind]. On a side note I was looking at your seat photo post last night You have some really great looking stuff. Jim

**FirstOwner69** · 10-23-2015, 03:22 PM

Headliners and other things assumed to be standard in the highest trim level trucks were not available until sometime during the 1969 model year. For example, my 69 CST/20 did not have lighted deluxe side markers (just standard reflectors), headliner or cargo light. When I inquired at the end of 1969, I was told, at least for the markers and headliners, that they were added starting sometime around Jan. 1, 1969. If I recall correctly those early headliners were perforated.

FlounderGDI · 10-23-2015, 11:13 PM

Here's the headliner in my 69 CST-10 I assume it's from the factory because it matches the rest of the stock interior.

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**special-K** · 10-23-2015, 11:33 PM

Yep, factory. And, that color looks like the 'Gold'. My old '69 CST K/10 Custom Camper had the perforated vinyl headliner, red

Edit, after TC posted

I hardly ever saw a truck with headliner back then and just thought they were all that way. Never really looked at the headliner in any others till my next truck with headliner that was years later. Then I wondered about that '69 till I saw a few other original '69 CSTs that way over many years after that! I looked at a whole heap of trucks in all that time before figuring it out. So, I know what you mean. Still lookin', still learnin'

**Tim Christian** · 10-24-2015, 01:59 PM

You know you learn something new everyday. The first perforated headliner I have ever seen and I have looked at a lot of these trucks.

69' CST · 10-24-2015, 10:54 PM

My saddle headliner out of a 1969 CST is also perforated.

**WIDESIDE72** · 10-25-2015, 06:54 AM

I've never seen a perforated headliner either. Must be a 69 only thing. I have never seen a turquoise/ aqua headliner either. I have a 70 longhorn that color and if I could find one I would consider installing it. Parts are hard to find in that color. Not being reproved to the best of my knowledge. I have found good original arm rests and visors. No luck on a dash pad yet! I have a grey one (repro) that I plan to dye/ paint.

**Already Gone** · 10-25-2015, 09:32 AM

Amazing what you learn about the differences in these trucks.

Livrat · 10-25-2015, 11:53 AM

I have seen two perforated ones in the last 30 years and they were both in 69's

Truckseats · 10-26-2015, 11:43 AM

Thanks for all of the info. Must be a 1969 thing. Always learning!

**special-K** · 10-26-2015, 06:12 PM

It' not perforated, it's imitation ostrich

10-23-2015, 02:32 PM	#1
Truckseats Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tri-Cities, Wa Posts: 1,612	Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? I acquired this headliner and am looking for some information on it prior to selling. It is perforated and the only one like this I have had before. I'm wondering if it was used in some trucks in 1969 only? Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Attached Images

10-23-2015, 02:45 PM	#2
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,257	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? I do think that was a 69 model year color only. With the color being different I think the material was too maybe a strike year? that has happened in recent memory to change up some stuff due to lack of supply[95 truck stuff comes to mind]. On a side note I was looking at your seat photo post last night You have some really great looking stuff. Jim

10-23-2015, 03:22 PM	#3
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,839	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? Headliners and other things assumed to be standard in the highest trim level trucks were not available until sometime during the 1969 model year. For example, my 69 CST/20 did not have lighted deluxe side markers (just standard reflectors), headliner or cargo light. When I inquired at the end of 1969, I was told, at least for the markers and headliners, that they were added starting sometime around Jan. 1, 1969. If I recall correctly those early headliners were perforated.

10-23-2015, 11:13 PM	#4
FlounderGDI Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lafayette, Indiana Posts: 339	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? Here's the headliner in my 69 CST-10 I assume it's from the factory because it matches the rest of the stock interior. __________________ 1969 CST/10 "GreenAndWhite" 1974 Nova (SOLD... End of an Era) 2000 Impala (RIP) 2008 Malibu Brand Loyal... I've never owned a Vehicle not made by Chevrolet.

10-23-2015, 11:33 PM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? Yep, factory. And, that color looks like the 'Gold'. My old '69 CST K/10 Custom Camper had the perforated vinyl headliner, red Edit, after TC posted I hardly ever saw a truck with headliner back then and just thought they were all that way. Never really looked at the headliner in any others till my next truck with headliner that was years later. Then I wondered about that '69 till I saw a few other original '69 CSTs that way over many years after that! I looked at a whole heap of trucks in all that time before figuring it out. So, I know what you mean. Still lookin', still learnin' __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 10-25-2015 at 09:26 AM.

10-24-2015, 01:59 PM	#6
Tim Christian Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: TN/VA Posts: 6,388	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? You know you learn something new everyday. The first perforated headliner I have ever seen and I have looked at a lot of these trucks.

10-24-2015, 10:54 PM	#7
69' CST Registered User Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Bismarck ND Posts: 3	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? My saddle headliner out of a 1969 CST is also perforated. Attached Images

10-25-2015, 06:54 AM	#8
WIDESIDE72 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Cedar Park, Texas Posts: 7,494	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? I've never seen a perforated headliner either. Must be a 69 only thing. I have never seen a turquoise/ aqua headliner either. I have a 70 longhorn that color and if I could find one I would consider installing it. Parts are hard to find in that color. Not being reproved to the best of my knowledge. I have found good original arm rests and visors. No luck on a dash pad yet! I have a grey one (repro) that I plan to dye/ paint.

10-25-2015, 09:32 AM	#9
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,075	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? Amazing what you learn about the differences in these trucks. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021

10-25-2015, 11:53 AM	#10
Livrat Member #1049 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Troy Montana Posts: 3,940	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? I have seen two perforated ones in the last 30 years and they were both in 69's

10-26-2015, 11:43 AM	#11
Truckseats Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tri-Cities, Wa Posts: 1,612	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? Thanks for all of the info. Must be a 1969 thing. Always learning!

10-26-2015, 06:12 PM	#12
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Looking for info on a headliner....1969 Only?? It' not perforated, it's imitation ostrich __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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