so im in this part to throw a few ideas around and maybe get a few tips. i have a neighbord that does fiber glass and was wondering if anyone has heard of a plastic headliner. or does anyone know any kinds of good fabrics i can use and what glue i dont want it being ripped off for a long time im hoping for a permanent headliner

 

my pace car has a plastic headliner in it when i bought it. not sure where it came from. you might search on here.

 

ok

 

Factory Fisher Body T-top headliner was made from "fiberboard".
Kind of like cardboard but a bit more durable.

after market are generally made from ABS plastic.
1AAuto, a sponsor for this site sells them covered in many colors or bare.
Classic Industries is another example of a seller.
Look around if you're interested in a ABS piece for prices.
If you want original
You might get lucky looking in the
Interior Parts For Sale boards
Or Craigslist

 

http://www.1aauto.com/1A/headliners/...HL00224/286497

 

whoa 230 dollars i aint got thatk inda money for a headliner i was thinking maybe 40 dollars to do it myself not give an arm for it

 

I just ordered some material for 25 shipped. Now wondering best adhesive...?

 

same i got some materials just my biggest thing is i was wondering if ianyone had any ideas on how to reinforce it a little bit

 

I saw someone use fiberglass to reinforce the fragile board.

 

Ok
If yours is in good condition then yes you can remove the old material & re-cover.
Take it easy removing the material. The fiberboard can be extremely easy to break!!
You want to get off all the foam too. Ours was so dried out I just used my hands & rubbed it off.

Also, when removing // installing the fiberboard, use care so as not to tear // break off the plastic mount little metal pieces made into the fiber. Its repairable but a PITA to get it back to position!
If you use too much pressure popping them in the body, it will cause a dip in the board. Hard to get it in!!
It would be a good idea to have a couple people help removing : installing.

 

I would buy some from an auto body supply shop. 3M will most likely be a choice. The important thing is for it to specifically be recommended for headliners and, of course, be sure to follow the manufacturers directions.

 

I did this too.
Do it before you re-cover.
Still flexable enough to install.
I used glass matt around visors, dome light, & seatbelt openings.
I only did the inside. Some have done both sides.

 

I fiberglassed mine myself. cost me 40 bucks including fabric

 

yes thats what i want to do

 

I think I paid around $275 for mine and thought I got a good deal

-- Joe

 

This old man here in alabama that's been doing interior for the last 50 years (he's about 90) did my headliner sun visors and sail panels in perforated leather / vinyl for 125$ ! ... He also did my dads seats front and rear door panels head rest and arm rests in his 69' Buick lesabre 400 for 700$ !!! This guy is awesome !

 

I recovered my original headliner board a while back. The board was still in great shape after I got the fabric off. I worked at a stereo shop at that time and I took fiberglass resin(no glass)and coated the board with it and let it soak in. Did that a few times and let it cure. Stiffened the board right up but was still able to be worked to get back in the car. Worked out well.

 

I fixed mine also. I used resin, but I added some fiberglass cloth to the places that felt a little soft. Don't go crazy with the resin and cloth as you don't want it to get too heavy. I took the repaired board to a local interior shop and had that and my visors recovered.