| Headliner FRP width [message #242896] |
Mon, 10 March 2014 08:53  |
dfolse75gmc
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I am in the process of replacing my headliner. I have read to use the original cardboard as a pattern for holes etc, OK. During my search, I read where the cardboard can shrink. Do any of you know what width I should cut the FRP panels so that it will "pop" into place on the aluminum extrusion? Thanks, Darrel
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| Re: Headliner FRP width [message #242899 is a reply to message #242896] |
Mon, 10 March 2014 09:07  |
armandminnie
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| dfolse75gmc wrote on Mon, 10 March 2014 06:53 |
I read where the cardboard can shrink. Do any of you know what width I should cut the FRP panels so that it will "pop" into place on the aluminum extrusion?
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My headliners were "cardboard" and I used them for patterns. The FRP panels fit fine - they could have been a little longer (maybe 1/2 inch) but they still "popped" in. I had to use screws to hold them up anyway so the half-inch did not hurt anything.
I would recommend just marking the FRP where the old cabinet mounting holes are so you can adjust a little if you need to before cutting them.
Armand Minnie
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| Re: Headliner FRP width [message #242900 is a reply to message #242896] |
Mon, 10 March 2014 09:08 |
appie
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I don't remember actual size, but I used a measuringtape.
Very handy tool
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
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Quadrabags
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner FRP width [message #242907 is a reply to message #242899] |
Mon, 10 March 2014 09:45 |
Len Novak
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The cardboard worked just fine. I did not use FRB but used ABS plastic with
a pebble finish. No smell!
Len and Pat Novak
1978 GMC Kingsley
The Beast II with dash lights that work and labels you can see!
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Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Headliner FRP width
dfolse75gmc wrote on Mon, 10 March 2014 06:53
> I read where the cardboard can shrink. Do any of you know what width I
should cut the FRP panels so that it will "pop" into place on the aluminum
extrusion?
My headliners were "cardboard" and I used them for patterns. The FRP panels
fit fine - they could have been a little longer (maybe 1/2 inch) but they
still "popped" in. I had to use screws to hold them up anyway so the
half-inch did not hurt anything.
I would recommend just marking the FRP where the old cabinet mounting holes
are so you can adjust a little if you need to before cutting them.
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Armand Minnie
Marana, AZ
'76 Eleganza II TZE166V103202
http://www.minniebiz.com
http://www.gmcws.org
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| Re: Headliner FRP width [message #242912 is a reply to message #242908] |
Mon, 10 March 2014 10:56 |
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Take a look at your beams
Iff you make your front peace narrower to fit a beam forewards of the original, then your second peace ( from the front) can be wider to go that same beam and still be within standart sheat size and will not have to splice !
good luck
Appie
eleganza 76 "Olga" now sadly sold
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Quadrabags
Springfield stage 2 462 olds
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner FRP width [message #242999 is a reply to message #242896] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 02:05 |
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I don’t know if this will help - I have a ’76 Palm Beach, but here are some photos and measurements of my headliner. I added 1/4” to each side to make up for shrinkage.
<http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/g6471-headliner-panel-measurements.html>
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
On Mar 10, 2014, at 6:53 AM, Darrel Folse <dfolse@aol.com> wrote:
> I am in the process of replacing my headliner. I have read to use the original cardboard as a pattern for holes etc, OK. During my search, I read where the cardboard can shrink. Do any of you know what width I should cut the FRP panels so that it will "pop" into place on the aluminum extrusion? Thanks, Darrel
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| Re: Headliner FRP width [message #243111 is a reply to message #242896] |
Tue, 11 March 2014 23:35 |
Adrien G.
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| dfolse75gmc wrote on Mon, 10 March 2014 08:53 |
I am in the process of replacing my headliner. I have read to use the original cardboard as a pattern for holes etc, OK. During my search, I read where the cardboard can shrink. Do any of you know what width I should cut the FRP panels so that it will "pop" into place on the aluminum extrusion? Thanks, Darrel
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Darrel,
The panels I made, to replace the garbage that some outfit put up, are 72-7/8" long. The width are from rib to rib, leaving the rib channel open, and a 3" wide gap strip. Any wire or water line is accessible by only removing the gap strip.
Use a wide piece of ply (24") to push the panels up on center, without it the panels can/will crack because of the cutouts.
Adrien & Jenny Genesoto
75 Glenbrook (26-3) Mods LS3.70 FD / Reaction Sys / 80mm Front&Intermidiate / Hydroboost / 16" Tires / Frame Rebuild / Interior Rebuild
Yuba City,Ca. Text 530-nine-3-three-3-nine-nine-6
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| Re: [GMCnet] Headliner FRP width [message #243119 is a reply to message #243100] |
Wed, 12 March 2014 01:29 |
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ljdavick
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So many have helped me in the past I’m just happy to be of help!
Larry Davick
A Mystery Machine
1976(ish) Palm Beach
Fremont, CA
On Mar 11, 2014, at 8:19 PM, Darrel Folse <dfolse@aol.com> wrote:
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> Thanks for the pictures and dimensions!
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