So i just turned 17 & needed a car, so this past year i went out & bought myself a 91 firebird. I love it, ive always wished of getting my own classic since growing up around my dad with many cars ive dreamed of having of my own some day. Ive put some work into it and now its in great shape but lacks some more interior work. The headliner was completely missing when i bought it. Ive been shopping around for one & i cant really afford to put another $150+ into a new headliner right now so i wondering if anyone knows of a cheaper place to buy one or simply knows a way i can make one at a reasonable price? Anything advice would be much appreciated, thanks.
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Pics are there.

 

If you still have the headliner board, take it out. Be careful, they are fragile. Clean
all the old glue and crumbling foam off it, the guys I worked with in an upholstry
shop would use hand held wire brush. Get a good spray on contact adhesive, spray
board and new cloth, then spread new cloth on. If the board was gone out of your
car, you will have to get a new one.

 

Sadly i dont even have the headliner board :/ any ideas of where i can get one? & how much they generally cost?

 

Checkout TGOs Interior For Sale Forum.see if anyone is breaking up a car or if anyone is selling a headliner.or you could list it in Interior Parts Wanted.

 

Alright will do, thanks alot.

 

http://www.hawksthirdgenparts.com/pr...un-Visors.html
http://www.1aauto.com/1A/headliners/...HL00267/286501

 

I'd say check the salvage yards in your area. Places that let you pull your own part will be about half the price of ones that don' t. You may find one that is undamaged. If the color is wrong Dupli-Color makes a Fabric and Vinyl paint that works great and one can would probably do the whole thing.
If all you can get is the backing board then grab it. Pick up a can of strong spray adhesive. I recommend 3M products. You can get fleece at any store with a sewing materials department. They usually have at least black and white. If you need a grey or tan and can't find it get white and spray it with the Dupli-Color.
If the backing board has gouges in it put a small piece of duct tape over the damage so that you don't create dimples when smoothing the fleece.
Spray the backing board all the way across in about an 8" band. This will give you a starting point secureing it and prevent pinches and stretches. It will need to sit and tack up for a bit before placeing the fleece and should be a heavy enough coat to bond firmly without soaking through.
Once the center is done you can work toward both ends easier. Fold the fleece back on itself to prevent over-spray of the adhesive onto the face side of the fleece. Spray the board and let it tack and then very lightly stretch the fleece over it. Smooth it into place by hand working from the center outward. Do the same for the opposite end.
Remember...1) Leave enough material to wrap around edges (the front and T top areas especially since trim hides the rear and sides on hard tops. 2) If it's a T top car you'll need relief cuts on the inside corners, but don' t cut to deep. 3) If you have an area like these that isn't secureing well you can use small pieces of velcro to pull them tighter, but don't overdo it.
I did my headliner two months ago this way and it turned out well. My backing board was rough and I have T tops so I had to fiberglass it in a few spots to reinforce and repair it. Expense wise the fleece was about $12 for two yards ( doing sail panels too) at Hobby Lobby, $12 for the spray adhesive at Lowe's, and $1 for the velcro strips at Dollar General. The fiberglass I needed for other small repairs anyway, but was under $20 from Walmart. If you need the Dupli-Color, it's about $7.00 at most any auto stores.