47-59 Headliner ideas

[55cruiser]

We used material similar with press board thin padding, and door edge molding on the outside edge. My wife stitched it and help install it. Bought matching material same as junk yard seat I used.

[Johns327]

I tried that plastic off the shelf one. After it fell in my face while driving it was disposed of and that’s all I have to say about that.

I matched the seat leather and stitch pattern and used the factory boarder rubber. Much happier.

[Tempest67]

Here is my 51 done with 2 panels

[57tailgater]

Originally Posted by Johns327

I tried that plastic off the shelf one. After it fell in my face while driving it was disposed of and that’s all I have to say about that.

I matched the seat leather and stitch pattern and used the factory boarder rubber. Much happier.

327: What material did you use for your backer? I like how you used a stock border rubber too.

Noticed too the factory speaker box and I think I see a couple of speakers in it. What did you use? Any tips on running the wiring? Is that a GPS there too?

[Johns327]

Originally Posted by 57tailgater

327: What material did you use for your backer? I like how you used a stock border rubber too.

Noticed too the factory speaker box and I think I see a couple of speakers in it. What did you use? Any tips on running the wiring? Is that a GPS there too?

I applied rattle trap to the metal roof. The upholstery shop made the leather pattern you see and added a backing material, it’s not solid, behind the foam. That was all then glued into place. The border is just really a cover up for the edges.

The speakers came mounted to a plate that went into the stock speaker box, I believe they were kicker brand (there are several out there). I just run those on the stereo front so I can fade them out. Because of their location you need to tone them down and let the other bigger speakers fill the volume.

I used some welding rod and went in from the bottom up in the “A” pillar driver side. I had the visor out so I could feel the rod when it came through. Then I pulled a string in, then the wire. Patients it can be a pain.

No it is not a GPS, it’s the microphone for the radio phone interface. Does it work, not all that well do to the background noise. On the visor might be a better choice but the install could be uglier.

John

[57tailgater]

Originally Posted by Johns327

I applied rattle trap to the metal roof. The upholstery shop made the leather pattern you see and added a backing material, it’s not solid, behind the foam. That was all then glued into place. The border is just really a cover up for the edges.

The speakers came mounted to a plate that went into the stock speaker box, I believe they were kicker brand (there are several out there). I just run those on the stereo front so I can fade them out. Because of their location you need to tone them down and let the other bigger speakers fill the volume.

I used some welding rod and went in from the bottom up in the “A” pillar driver side. I had the visor out so I could feel the rod when it came through. Then I pulled a string in, then the wire. Patients it can be a pain.

No it is not a GPS, it’s the microphone for the radio phone interface. Does it work, not all that well do to the background noise. On the visor might be a better choice but the install could be uglier.

John

Thanks for the details. I once attempted to go up the driver's side A-pillar with a coat hanger. Yes, not easy at all! Smaller wire such as you used would probably work better. Thx for the info.

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by 55cruiser

We used material similar with press board thin padding, and door edge molding on the outside edge. My wife stitched it and help install it. Bought matching material same as junk yard seat I used.

Though your picture is a bit out of focus I like the door edge guard. What's the black ting on the mirror? Microphone for phone?