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Mon, 18 September 2017 12:13  |
ron preston
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Hi all,
I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the plastic
mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
are you all using for additional insulation?
Thanks ,
Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
San José
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323984 is a reply to message #323983] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 14:06  |
Sammy Williams
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One of "the Jims" i'd imagine. :)
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 1:50 PM, Cesar Carrasco
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> I'd like to replace mine too. Any reply's?
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> On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 10:13 AM, ron preston
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>> Hi all,
>> I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the
> plastic
>> mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
>> accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
>> backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
>> are you all using for additional insulation?
>> Thanks ,
>> Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
>> San José
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323990 is a reply to message #323982] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 16:01 |
Adrien G.
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Location: Burns Flat, OK 73624
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Ron,
I used 3mm panels, sealed the top with 2 coats, 1 coat on bottom of varnish thinned 30%. Some use plastic shower panels, what ever material you use, take a scrap piece and work the width needed (don't use the original panels, they're probably short by now), measure 3 times and cut once.
When installing the panels, 2 person is best to put the sides in then get something that's 30" or so wide
by the length of the panel, to push the panel center up, or you'll stand a chance of cracking it dew to
openings. The hardest panels to install for me was over the fridge/galley and the rear going into closet/shower (without braking).
If you use some upholstery material, use only DAP Weldwood HHR #70798 00095 contact glue (High Heat Resistant) look for at upholstery suppliers. Or the material will come down in the heat of summer.
For insulation I used foam boards from HD or Lowes, 2 layers of 3/4" and can foam for glue. You must hold the pieces in place until the foam sets, the expansion will dislodge the piece. About the OEM foam, I used a scraper to remove it. I feel that foam wasn't for insulation but more for sound control. MacMaster-Carr sells spray foam in small containers size.
Need more, text or call.
ron preston wrote on Mon, 18 September 2017 10:13Hi all,
I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the plastic
mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
are you all using for additional insulation?
Thanks ,
Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
San José
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Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323993 is a reply to message #323990] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 16:43 |
Carl S.
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My PO did the headliner this way:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3244-headliner-installation.html
It looks great and we really like it. Especially nice is that the center section is easily removable making it easier to add wiring for additional lights, antennas etc.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323996 is a reply to message #323982] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 17:12 |
Dennis S
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Ron
I'm using FRP panels from Lowes. They also sell a variety of trim strips that fit the FRP.
Dennis
ron preston wrote on Mon, 18 September 2017 12:13Hi all,
I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the plastic
mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
are you all using for additional insulation?
Thanks ,
Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
San José
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Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323997 is a reply to message #323996] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 17:20 |
Dennis S
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Ron
Another source for trim - more for edges of wall panels around windows.
https://www.trimlok.com
Dennis
Dennis S wrote on Mon, 18 September 2017 17:12Ron
I'm using FRP panels from Lowes. They also sell a variety of trim strips that fit the FRP.
Dennis
ron preston wrote on Mon, 18 September 2017 12:13Hi all,
I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the plastic
mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
are you all using for additional insulation?
Thanks ,
Ron Preston 75 Glenbrook
San José
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Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #323999 is a reply to message #323982] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 18:09 |
Jim Miller
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On Sep 18, 2017, at 1:13 PM, ron preston wrote:
> I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the plastic mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what are you all using for additional insulation?
Here’s what I did with FRP and isocyanurate insulation board:
Ceiling Replacement
—Jim
Jim Miller
1977 Eleganza
1977 Royale
Hamilton, OH
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #324001 is a reply to message #323999] |
Mon, 18 September 2017 19:06 |
Kingsley Coach
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Ron
I didn't read all the replies but I found 1/4 way too thick..try 1/8.
Mike in NS
On Mon, Sep 18, 2017 at 8:09 PM, Jim Miller wrote:
> On Sep 18, 2017, at 1:13 PM, ron preston wrote:
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>> I'm replacing my headliner, and I want to find a source for the
> plastic mouldings etc. I had bookmarked a source from this forum but
> accidentally deleted it. Iwas thinking of replacing the cardboard/foam
> backing with 1/4 bendable plywood. Any other suggestions? Also what
> are you all using for additional insulation?
>
>
> Here’s what I did with FRP and isocyanurate insulation board:
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> Ceiling Replacement
>
> —Jim
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> Jim Miller
> 1977 Eleganza
> 1977 Royale
> Hamilton, OH
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner [message #324033 is a reply to message #323982] |
Tue, 19 September 2017 14:20 |
77Royale
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I used FRP from Depot or Lowes, It comes in polar white or off white. I used the while, and put the textured side facing out. This helps to break up any irregularities or anything else you may see looking from one end to the other.
Its water proof so it wont stain, its easy to clean.
Provided its not frozen its easy to cut with tin snips or a fine tooth band saw if you have a helper.
Use the old panels which come out as your templates for the new panels That will save you many hours of adjustments. The aluminum channels on the edges will actually hold the sheet in place and provided you cut them correctly they will bow up and basically hold themselves up long enough to put a pop rivet or two in them.
I used V 47 Cap and Retainer from Nuddo Company as recommended by another GMCer. It worked awesome. Put the retainer in, pop rivet in a few spaces and then once two panels are butted together you put the snap the cap on top of it. Nice clean look, covers all the rivets and holds everything tight. Nice stuff and it matches the color.
As long as you like white, there is no need for glue, paint etc. and Yes, this can be a one person job with some patience. Lastly. Start at the rear of the coach with the new panels and work forward to the cap. If the cap has yellowed, Krylon White Fusion is a perfect match.
Its a rewarding job once its done.
77 Royale, Rear Dry Bath. 403, 3.55 Final Drive, Lenzi goodies, Patterson carb and dizzy.
Mid Michigan
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