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72bigred · 12-09-2009, 07:38 PM

Hi all..

In the build of my wifes 60 apache she has requested some softening of the cab.. one thing is to line the center area of the roof with some pleather or material of her choice..

Question is, how much space is there between the exterior/interior roof and how should I go about attaching. I was thinking of something similar to an older door panel covered with the push in style clips but not sure of how much space is up there.

Any other ideas would also be very welcome.. I really hate to drill holes if I dont have to and I really hate covering up the deep black paint with anything.. Yet she has stated her case and the phrase "its my truck isnt it" did curb my argument.. anyhow again any advise would be greatly appreciated.

Reid

jgarverick · 12-09-2009, 07:47 PM

not sure as i've never cut one apart. you could make a giant homemade caliper

jbon64 · 12-09-2009, 07:59 PM

no holes , go with velcro

72bigred · 12-09-2009, 08:09 PM

Woot, didnt even think of velcro.. Thank you!! That way when she gets tired of it and I drop a big block in there I can tear it off and be done with it

Thanks

brandon283 · 12-09-2009, 11:20 PM

my roof has a hole cut in the interior panel(they cut it out so pound the dents outta the roof haha) im putting a new roof panel on. but i can messure roughly how much space is up there, i think theres liek an inch or 2. not 100% srue tho

**Captainfab** · 12-10-2009, 01:54 AM

I believe there's less than an inch space between the two Reid. I would go with the Velcro also.

frmula505 · 12-10-2009, 02:16 AM

I'm installing a headliner on my truck. I scored some of that industrial velcro. both sides are the same. kind of a white nylon. This stuff can hold up to 75lbs. If you cant find it shoot me a PM i have some.

apachedaddy · 12-10-2009, 02:46 AM

I saw a thread about headlines befor. Do a search and you should find it. There is a company that makes headlines and door panels with the velcro for what you are wanting to do.

66GMC-Canuck · 12-11-2009, 05:23 AM

These guys do headliners. http://www.roddoors.com/pages/chevtrk-5566.html

jgarverick · 12-11-2009, 02:11 PM

i've not heard good things about the door panels but i like my steel doors anyways. i'm still looking for a headliner solution for sound and heat insulation purposes and i really like the velcro idea, if i could manage to get some insulation behind it i think that would definitely be the way to go. not to hijack but has anyone seen or used the rear cab cover. is it designed to be used without the gas tank in there?

12-09-2009, 07:38 PM	#1
72bigred Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 254	Hrm.. headliner?? Hi all.. In the build of my wifes 60 apache she has requested some softening of the cab.. one thing is to line the center area of the roof with some pleather or material of her choice.. Question is, how much space is there between the exterior/interior roof and how should I go about attaching. I was thinking of something similar to an older door panel covered with the push in style clips but not sure of how much space is up there. Any other ideas would also be very welcome.. I really hate to drill holes if I dont have to and I really hate covering up the deep black paint with anything.. Yet she has stated her case and the phrase "its my truck isnt it" did curb my argument.. anyhow again any advise would be greatly appreciated. Reid

12-09-2009, 07:47 PM	#2
jgarverick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 85	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? not sure as i've never cut one apart. you could make a giant homemade caliper __________________ Jason Garverick 64 C10 SWB Stepside 350/muncie - 5.3 vortec (soon)Thread 69 AMC Javelin 360/auto - 417 stroker (soon) 68 Scout (Basketcase) 06 Ram HEMI SWB Reg Cab Daily Driver US Army Vet

12-09-2009, 07:59 PM	#3
jbon64 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: sidney , illinois Posts: 312	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? no holes , go with velcro __________________ hey.....smell my finger 64 nova wagon , 63 nova convertible

12-09-2009, 08:09 PM	#4
72bigred Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 254	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? Woot, didnt even think of velcro.. Thank you!! That way when she gets tired of it and I drop a big block in there I can tear it off and be done with it Thanks

12-09-2009, 11:20 PM	#5
brandon283 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: winnipeg, manitoba Posts: 46	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? my roof has a hole cut in the interior panel(they cut it out so pound the dents outta the roof haha) im putting a new roof panel on. but i can messure roughly how much space is up there, i think theres liek an inch or 2. not 100% srue tho

12-10-2009, 01:54 AM	#6
Captainfab 60-66 Nut Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Posts: 23,246	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? I believe there's less than an inch space between the two Reid. I would go with the Velcro also. __________________ Power Steering Box Adapter Plates For Sale HERE Power Brake Booster Adapter Brackets For Sale '63-'66 HERE and '67-'72 HERE and '60-'62 HERE and "60-'62 with clutch HERE Rear Disc Brake Brackets For Sale. Impala SS calipers HERE Camaro Calipers HERE D52 Calipers HERE 6 Lug HERE Hydroboost Mounting Plates HERE

12-10-2009, 02:16 AM	#7
frmula505 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico Posts: 456	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? I'm installing a headliner on my truck. I scored some of that industrial velcro. both sides are the same. kind of a white nylon. This stuff can hold up to 75lbs. If you cant find it shoot me a PM i have some. __________________ 1961 GMC Suburban Custom 1969 Short wide project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=535479 (SOLD) 1959 Apache fleetside (frame off in progress) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=348746 1960 Apache short/narrow shop truck http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=350780 (SOLD) 1951 Plymouth leadsled project 2005 Corvette conv. Procharged 1969 Corvette stingray 2006 Cadillac XLR-V 1950 Oldsmobile 98 custom project

12-10-2009, 02:46 AM	#8
apachedaddy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: pooler, GA Posts: 213	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? I saw a thread about headlines befor. Do a search and you should find it. There is a company that makes headlines and door panels with the velcro for what you are wanting to do. __________________ 66 short wide fleet sbw = Gave to my best friend 66 short wide fleet bbw

12-11-2009, 05:23 AM	#9
66GMC-Canuck Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Canada Posts: 85	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? These guys do headliners. http://www.roddoors.com/pages/chevtrk-5566.html __________________ 66 GMC 1500 Series LWB

12-11-2009, 02:11 PM	#10
jgarverick Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: columbus ohio Posts: 85	Re: Hrm.. headliner?? i've not heard good things about the door panels but i like my steel doors anyways. i'm still looking for a headliner solution for sound and heat insulation purposes and i really like the velcro idea, if i could manage to get some insulation behind it i think that would definitely be the way to go. not to hijack but has anyone seen or used the rear cab cover. is it designed to be used without the gas tank in there? __________________ Jason Garverick 64 C10 SWB Stepside 350/muncie - 5.3 vortec (soon)Thread 69 AMC Javelin 360/auto - 417 stroker (soon) 68 Scout (Basketcase) 06 Ram HEMI SWB Reg Cab Daily Driver US Army Vet



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