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AcampoDave · 06-25-2017, 07:39 PM

I made this out of 1/2" foam wall insulation from Lowe's and 1 sq yd.of vinyl fabric from Walmart. Easy project. Simply cut the board to fit the roof inset and spray it with hi-tack. Then spray the fabric. Next, gently set fabric on board (glue to the white side because its tougher and you will need to lift and smooth the fabric. ) Then wrap it around the other side and glue the straights and tailor the corners. Next glue the corners and apply industrial strength Velcro stickies to the board spacing them so as to avoid the ribs in the roof panel. Then, go in the cab and stick it to the roof. Add more Velcro stickies as needed by peeling it down and reaching your arm in there. Then go for a drive and enjoy your new headliner.

63frankintruck · 06-25-2017, 07:46 PM

That is just too cleaver!
Thanks for sharing, I bet that cuts down on the heat from the roof.

Indian113 · 06-25-2017, 08:12 PM

Looks Good, Thanks

**slepysal** · 06-25-2017, 08:33 PM

cool idea thanks

AcampoDave · 06-25-2017, 11:09 PM

Thanks guys, I sure hope it helps keep the roof cooler. It's been a scorcher around here. Btw this is the glue I used. Sticky stuff. I had to wipe my fingers with a gas rag just to keep things from sticking to them.

old cruiser · 06-26-2017, 06:34 AM

looks good well done

AnobleL74 · 06-26-2017, 04:10 PM

i like it, is it any quiter ?
what fabric did you use?

toolboxchev · 06-26-2017, 05:52 PM

Nice Dave! I love tricks and tips like this. I have been know to a few!

AcampoDave · 06-26-2017, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AnobleL74

i like it, is it any quiter ?
what fabric did you use?

The fabric is a vinyl faced type with a synthetic material on the backside. As to if it's quieter... it's hard to say because the cab is pretty well sound deadened already. Although, a quick check with the temp laser did show the headliner to be 4 to 5 degrees cooler than the surrounding metal while cruising with the a/c on.

**vetnat** · 06-26-2017, 08:56 PM

Nice idea. Looks good.

64shortbox · 06-26-2017, 09:59 PM

Great information & write up! Thanks for the information.

forestb · 06-27-2017, 04:48 PM

Thanks for the tip I need to do something. It was 99 in Burbank CA this Sunday and I drove the truck around a little. I was not able to touch the ceiling of the cab because it was too hot.

06-25-2017, 07:39 PM	#1
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,727	Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner I made this out of 1/2" foam wall insulation from Lowe's and 1 sq yd.of vinyl fabric from Walmart. Easy project. Simply cut the board to fit the roof inset and spray it with hi-tack. Then spray the fabric. Next, gently set fabric on board (glue to the white side because its tougher and you will need to lift and smooth the fabric. ) Then wrap it around the other side and glue the straights and tailor the corners. Next glue the corners and apply industrial strength Velcro stickies to the board spacing them so as to avoid the ribs in the roof panel. Then, go in the cab and stick it to the roof. Add more Velcro stickies as needed by peeling it down and reaching your arm in there. Then go for a drive and enjoy your new headliner. Attached Images Last edited by AcampoDave; 06-25-2017 at 07:47 PM.

06-25-2017, 07:46 PM	#2
63frankintruck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Keller, tx Posts: 426	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner That is just too cleaver! Thanks for sharing, I bet that cuts down on the heat from the roof.

06-25-2017, 08:12 PM	#3
Indian113 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Monroe,Iowa Posts: 4,370	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Looks Good, Thanks

06-25-2017, 08:33 PM	#4
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner cool idea thanks __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

06-25-2017, 11:09 PM	#5
AcampoDave Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: central California Posts: 2,727	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Thanks guys, I sure hope it helps keep the roof cooler. It's been a scorcher around here. Btw this is the glue I used. Sticky stuff. I had to wipe my fingers with a gas rag just to keep things from sticking to them. Attached Images

06-26-2017, 06:34 AM	#6
old cruiser Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Camperdown Vic Australia Posts: 230	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner looks good well done

06-26-2017, 04:10 PM	#7
AnobleL74 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: orlando florida Posts: 113	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner i like it, is it any quiter ? what fabric did you use?

06-26-2017, 05:52 PM	#8
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Nice Dave! I love tricks and tips like this. I have been know to a few!

06-26-2017, 08:56 PM	#10
vetnat Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Moose Jaw, SK Posts: 510	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Nice idea. Looks good. __________________ 1961 GMC half ton, short step, Canadian model. Just starting work on it.

06-26-2017, 09:59 PM	#11
64shortbox Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tulare, CA Posts: 731	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Great information & write up! Thanks for the information.

06-27-2017, 04:48 PM	#12
forestb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Burbank, CA Posts: 3,584	Re: Low Buck Holes-Free Headliner Thanks for the tip I need to do something. It was 99 in Burbank CA this Sunday and I drove the truck around a little. I was not able to touch the ceiling of the cab because it was too hot.



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