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| Headliner Replacement [message #298748] |
Wed, 06 April 2016 19:46  |
Darryl
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OK, I'm finally replacing the headliner. It was at the top of my list when we bought the coach four years ago but life (and a new engine, transmission, wheel bearings, fuel tanks, air conditioning, rear suspension, etc.) intervened.
Is it possible to remove the plastic strip between the walls and the ceiling without destroying it? It's not as brittle as I expected. I can get a 1" chisel behind it and twist it 45 degrees or so but I feel that I am at it's breaking point. I know there is a Panduit replacement (anyone have the part number handy?) but if I can use the original I would prefer it. It is pretty yellow, though. Not sure if that was the original color or if it has yellowed over the years. If I can get it out without destroying it I might try to paint it.
Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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| Re: Headliner Replacement [message #298749 is a reply to message #298748] |
Wed, 06 April 2016 20:14  |
Dennis S
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Go to Gene's site and check the links to "how to remove the old cover"
http://gmcmotorhome.info/living.html
Dennis
Darryl wrote on Wed, 06 April 2016 19:46OK, I'm finally replacing the headliner. It was at the top of my list when we bought the coach four years ago but life (and a new engine, transmission, wheel bearings, fuel tanks, air conditioning, rear suspension, etc.) intervened.
Is it possible to remove the plastic strip between the walls and the ceiling without destroying it? It's not as brittle as I expected. I can get a 1" chisel behind it and twist it 45 degrees or so but I feel that I am at it's breaking point. I know there is a Panduit replacement (anyone have the part number handy?) but if I can use the original I would prefer it. It is pretty yellow, though. Not sure if that was the original color or if it has yellowed over the years. If I can get it out without destroying it I might try to paint it.
Dennis S
73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner Replacement [message #298750 is a reply to message #298748] |
Wed, 06 April 2016 20:17 |
bdub
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Rip it out, Darryl. It ain't worth foolin with. Panduit cover works good. A strip of under pinning for a trailer house works good
too. I just covered a piece of 1/4" plywood with ceiling material and fastened it with screws. Looks a lot better than that OEM
stuff.
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g3716-how-to-remove-ceiling-2fheadliner-molding.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g5410-misc-interior.html
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/panduit-wire-mold-cover/p50357-panduit-c3lg6-2.html
bdub
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist On Behalf Of Darryl Meyers
Sent: Wednesday, April 6, 2016 7:47 PM
OK, I'm finally replacing the headliner. It was at the top of my list when we bought the coach four years ago but life (and a new
engine,
transmission, wheel bearings, fuel tanks, air conditioning, rear suspension, etc.) intervened.
Is it possible to remove the plastic strip between the walls and the ceiling without destroying it? It's not as brittle as I
expected. I can get a
1" chisel behind it and twist it 45 degrees or so but I feel that I am at it's breaking point. I know there is a Panduit
replacement (anyone have the
part number handy?) but if I can use the original I would prefer it. It is pretty yellow, though. Not sure if that was the
original color or if it
has yellowed over the years. If I can get it out without destroying it I might try to paint it.
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| Re: Headliner Replacement [message #298751 is a reply to message #298749] |
Wed, 06 April 2016 20:21 |
tphipps
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Yellow from age. Should, with little care, snap off. Paint with Fusion paint.
Tom,
MS II
At Dothan, wish you all were here.
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
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| Re: Headliner Replacement [message #298752 is a reply to message #298748] |
Wed, 06 April 2016 21:46 |
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pjburt
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Darryl wrote on Wed, 06 April 2016 17:46OK, I'm finally replacing the headliner. It was at the top of my list when we bought the coach four years ago but life (and a new engine, transmission, wheel bearings, fuel tanks, air conditioning, rear suspension, etc.) intervened.
Is it possible to remove the plastic strip between the walls and the ceiling without destroying it? It's not as brittle as I expected. I can get a 1" chisel behind it and twist it 45 degrees or so but I feel that I am at it's breaking point. I know there is a Panduit replacement (anyone have the part number handy?) but if I can use the original I would prefer it. It is pretty yellow, though. Not sure if that was the original color or if it has yellowed over the years. If I can get it out without destroying it I might try to paint it.
If you do decide to reuse the original plastic, take a look at this site to restore the original color rather than paint.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Restoring-yellowed-Stormtrooper-armor/
You can also use this technique to restore your window trim plus your front and back caps.
Jerry
Jerry Burt Fresno, CA.
73 Gmc 26' Canyon Lands
Members: FMCA - GMCMI - GMCWS
A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour.
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner Replacement [message #298756 is a reply to message #298748] |
Thu, 07 April 2016 00:11 |
Len Novak
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Should pop right out. I used 3/16 abs plastic with a hair or pebble finish
to replace the head liner. Bulletproof!
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Darryl
Meyers
Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2016 5:47 PM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: [GMCnet] Headliner Replacement
OK, I'm finally replacing the headliner. It was at the top of my list when
we bought the coach four years ago but life (and a new engine, transmission,
wheel bearings, fuel tanks, air conditioning, rear suspension, etc.)
intervened.
Is it possible to remove the plastic strip between the walls and the ceiling
without destroying it? It's not as brittle as I expected. I can get a 1"
chisel behind it and twist it 45 degrees or so but I feel that I am at it's
breaking point. I know there is a Panduit replacement (anyone have the part
number handy?) but if I can use the original I would prefer it. It is
pretty yellow, though. Not sure if that was the original color or if it has
yellowed over the years. If I can get it out without destroying it I might
try to paint it.
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Darryl Meyers
1978 Eleganza II
El Dorado Hills, CA
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Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner Replacement [message #298791 is a reply to message #298760] |
Thu, 07 April 2016 18:57 |
Len Novak
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If I ever had to do it again ( NO! NO! NO!)
That is what I would use.
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Fallbrook, CA new email: B52Rule@Roadrunner.Com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
-----Original Message-----
From: Gmclist [mailto:gmclist-bounces@list.gmcnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry
Sent: Thursday, April 07, 2016 4:49 AM
To: gmclist@list.gmcnet.org
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Headliner Replacement
FWIW, this is what I used for headliner. Sturdy, waterproof, and adds a R3
insulation value to the roof. Thin enough that it slides into those ceiling
rails. I cut it large, and trimmed until it just "popped" up int place. No
screws or fasteners. JWID
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g4446-new-ceilings-or-headliner.html
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Larry
78 Royale w/500 Caddy
Menomonie, WI.
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1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
Las Vegas, NV new email: B52sRule@Gmail.com
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showgallery.php?cat=4375
www.bdub.net/novak/
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