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Ripley Bryant · 10-09-2003, 07:12 PM

I want to remove and repair the headliner in my '77 this weekend.

Is there any trick to getting the headliner out? Looks like I just remove the trim and it should come out.

Any Gotchas I need to worry about?

Thanks,

78SilveradoSWB · 10-09-2003, 07:30 PM

Don't forget to remove the sun visors and dome light assembly too as well as all the trim. Depending on the material used, when I removed and refurbished my headliner from my 78, my skin itched like h*ll because I think there is some fiberglass in the headliner backing. You might want to wear gloves, long sleeves and a cap.

Ripley Bryant · 10-09-2003, 07:33 PM

Sounds like a job my kids can help me with. Have one hold up each side while I take it all apart.

Thanks!

soleeagle · 10-09-2003, 11:45 PM

Good job for the kids, Mine like to help me too. Just make sure they are wearing enough to keep the fiberglass off of them.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-10-2003, 10:31 AM

if youre having kids help make em wear the disposable masks that wont let fiberglass get intheir lungs not good for a young kid

Ripley Bryant · 10-15-2003, 01:22 PM

Update...

I removed the headliner successfully. Pretty easy. Didn't have the kids help because of the fiberglass.. The reason for the removal was that the vinyl cover was sagging pretty badly.

Got some spray on adhesive, and after pulling the vinyl liner off, liberally sprayed the adhesive on and reattached the vinyl liner.

It's not perfect, since it had stretched out a bit over the years from sagging down, but except for under the visors, it looks pretty good.

Installation was a little trickier than removal. I left the 2 rear trim pieces on for each corner and worked the back side of the liner onto them while supporting the center, front of the head liner with my head. Once in place, I re-installed the visors and from there, it was just a matter of re-installing the trim pieces and findng the screw holes.

Thanks for the help/advise!

soleeagle · 10-16-2003, 12:15 AM

I still need to remove mine and fix it, to much to do and to little time to do it in.

KShortell · 10-16-2003, 11:29 AM

Here's how I did the one in my Sub last year:
http://www.geocities.com/kevinshorte.../headlinr.html

Hope it helps...

10-09-2003, 07:12 PM	#1
Ripley Bryant Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 67	Headliner removal... I want to remove and repair the headliner in my '77 this weekend. Is there any trick to getting the headliner out? Looks like I just remove the trim and it should come out. Any Gotchas I need to worry about? Thanks, __________________ Ripley Bryant Salem, Oregon '77 Chevrolet Silverado 20 - 454 BB, TH400, Factory wood floor longbed '75 Fiat X1/9 - my AutoXer '77 Fiat X1/9 - her AutoXer '81 Fiat 2000 Spider - under construction '00 Dodge Neon - Commuter '00 Dodge Grand Caravan - Family bus

10-09-2003, 07:30 PM	#2
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Don't forget to remove the sun visors and dome light assembly too as well as all the trim. Depending on the material used, when I removed and refurbished my headliner from my 78, my skin itched like hll because I think there is some fiberglass in the headliner backing. You might want to wear gloves, long sleeves and a cap. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400 Last edited by 78SilveradoSWB; 10-09-2003 at 07:33 PM.*

10-09-2003, 07:33 PM	#3
Ripley Bryant Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 67	Sounds like a job my kids can help me with. Have one hold up each side while I take it all apart. Thanks! __________________ Ripley Bryant Salem, Oregon '77 Chevrolet Silverado 20 - 454 BB, TH400, Factory wood floor longbed '75 Fiat X1/9 - my AutoXer '77 Fiat X1/9 - her AutoXer '81 Fiat 2000 Spider - under construction '00 Dodge Neon - Commuter '00 Dodge Grand Caravan - Family bus

10-09-2003, 11:45 PM	#4
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Good job for the kids, Mine like to help me too. Just make sure they are wearing enough to keep the fiberglass off of them. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-10-2003, 10:31 AM	#5
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,326	if youre having kids help make em wear the disposable masks that wont let fiberglass get intheir lungs not good for a young kid __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-15-2003, 01:22 PM	#6
Ripley Bryant Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salem, Oregon Posts: 67	Update... I removed the headliner successfully. Pretty easy. Didn't have the kids help because of the fiberglass.. The reason for the removal was that the vinyl cover was sagging pretty badly. Got some spray on adhesive, and after pulling the vinyl liner off, liberally sprayed the adhesive on and reattached the vinyl liner. It's not perfect, since it had stretched out a bit over the years from sagging down, but except for under the visors, it looks pretty good. Installation was a little trickier than removal. I left the 2 rear trim pieces on for each corner and worked the back side of the liner onto them while supporting the center, front of the head liner with my head. Once in place, I re-installed the visors and from there, it was just a matter of re-installing the trim pieces and findng the screw holes. Thanks for the help/advise! __________________ Ripley Bryant Salem, Oregon '77 Chevrolet Silverado 20 - 454 BB, TH400, Factory wood floor longbed '75 Fiat X1/9 - my AutoXer '77 Fiat X1/9 - her AutoXer '81 Fiat 2000 Spider - under construction '00 Dodge Neon - Commuter '00 Dodge Grand Caravan - Family bus

10-16-2003, 12:15 AM	#7
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	I still need to remove mine and fix it, to much to do and to little time to do it in. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-16-2003, 11:29 AM	#8
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 734	Here's how I did the one in my Sub last year: http://www.geocities.com/kevinshorte.../headlinr.html Hope it helps... __________________ Semper Paratus



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