headliner missing

Bam Green · 09-02-2008, 03:08 AM

are there any cheap solutions to replacing a headliner? I don't need help on how to repair one, I just straight up don't have a headliner in my blazer.

actafool4187 · 09-02-2008, 03:45 AM

That depends on how cheap you want to be. The cheapest way is to get some thumb tacs, but I wouldn't suggest that one, ha.

jasond · 09-10-2008, 10:40 PM

I have the same problem with my '89, it's all gone, cardboard backer and everything. lol

JoPre · 10-01-2008, 11:18 PM

well since no one ever answerd this for some reason, and its not that old i guess i will...

what i would do is just go to the junkyard and get a head liner, and recover it to fit your needs.

WireBiterMonkey · 10-09-2008, 10:13 PM

go to a fabric store like hancocks or something they sell headliner material like what goes in other cars. you'll have to double up on the width though, worth a shot. If you're feeling creative, you can find some metal rods and make a bow hung headliner. or build a mold and make a new one. Of course the easiest thing to do may be a junkyard like JoPre said.

EDIT: I should have mentioned the headliner material is just that, material, no cardboard backer but you can go to autozone or something and get the plastic push clips [like thumbtacks HAHA]

leprechaun1874 · 10-10-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by WireBiterMonkey

go to a fabric store like hancocks or something they sell headliner material like what goes in other cars. you'll have to double up on the width though, worth a shot. If you're feeling creative, you can find some metal rods and make a bow hung headliner. or build a mold and make a new one. Of course the easiest thing to do may be a junkyard like JoPre said.

EDIT: I should have mentioned the headliner material is just that, material, no cardboard backer but you can go to autozone or something and get the plastic push clips [like thumbtacks HAHA]

most autoparts stores have the material, but he is missing the entire thing. Best best is go to a junkyard

Anothersutherner · 10-10-2008, 10:32 AM

Try LMC Truck or JC Whitney. They usually have that stuff.

WireBiterMonkey · 10-10-2008, 02:08 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by leprechaun1874

most autoparts stores have the material, but he is missing the entire thing. Best best is go to a junkyard

I know he's missing the entire thing. I was saying he can piece it together cut it to the right shape and use the clips to hold it up. What autoparts store has it?
It is 4.99 a yard at hancocks. [here*]

leprechaun1874 · 10-10-2008, 04:10 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by WireBiterMonkey

I know he's missing the entire thing. I was saying he can piece it together cut it to the right shape and use the clips to hold it up. What autoparts store has it?
It is 4.99 a yard at hancocks. [here*]

I've seen it at pepboys for sure.

WireBiterMonkey · 10-10-2008, 10:43 PM

ok, we don't have pepboys in Memphis. but gotcha

JoPre · 10-11-2008, 12:31 AM

i went to hancocks today to check out fabric ideas for the interior and the headliner material there was i think 10.99/yrd.

and ive never seen it at any parts stores in my area

WireBiterMonkey · 10-11-2008, 06:45 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre

i went to hancocks today to check out fabric ideas for the interior and the headliner material there was i think 10.99/yrd.

and ive never seen it at any parts stores in my area

...daaaamn,
I know here that hancocks has soo many "discounts" all the time that it may u be why it's so cheap here... you can get one of those "customer cards" which takes a crap load off, and then after you sign up there's lots of coupons in some mail out flyer they send out on occasion, usually worth it even if you don't go a lot because it's free. I use it a lot though because I do upholstery on the side, and I also help make props [and costumes] for my old highschool and a middle school theater here.

JoPre · 10-11-2008, 08:27 PM

well since you do upholstery could you tell me, if i wanted to do my head liner in somthing other than the headliner material, could i do it without using foam? and if i need foam what kind should i use?

sykominitrkr · 10-12-2008, 01:20 AM

Not to "hijack" anybody's thread(sorry man), but I have a question as well, and don't wanna bother with creating a WHOLE new thread. Anyway, is vinyl too heavy to use on a headliner, or do you just need to use PLENTY of glue???

HofinaterSS · 10-12-2008, 09:45 PM

if you use super heavy duty glue like 3M 90 and let it dry real good before putting it back in, it should be ok.

JoPre · 10-13-2008, 12:29 AM

any one have an answer to my question?

ohio420jb · 10-13-2008, 02:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre

well since you do upholstery could you tell me, if i wanted to do my head liner in somthing other than the headliner material, could i do it without using foam? and if i need foam what kind should i use?

I just redone mine with a thin fleece like blanket. Didn't use any foam, glad I'm didn't cause it would have been too thick then. I used some spray on adhesive from advance and it turned out well.

I'll post pics tomorrow if any one wants to see

WireBiterMonkey · 10-13-2008, 01:30 PM

JoPre Yes you can do it with out foam, but unless you make a bow headliner I wouldn't. Bluecore Foam from home depot works good because it is stiff and if you use a heat gun to heat it up, you can mold it to the right shape. Tack it up in the front at the corners and work your way into the center front with the heat gun, then slowly work your way back in a zig zag tacking it up as it's heated up [not too much or it will droop while cooling, just warm enough to get the right shape. and so it cools down quickly] until you've gotten the wwhole piece formed.

[EDIT: SAFETY warning, bluecor is toxic when burned/melted, have the doors open wear a mask and if you are careful about warming it up, you won't have the problem, but it happens and if you do burn a hole in it, get some great stuff and fill in the hole then shave it down]

Syko, see hofs post , use heavy duty glue, I use SHORT staples on the folds when I use vynl.

If I can get some extra money or come across another job like this, I will take pics and make a howto

sykominitrkr · 10-13-2008, 05:05 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by HofinaterSS

if you use super heavy duty glue like 3M 90 and let it dry real good before putting it back in, it should be ok.

Okay, thanks!

JoPre · 10-13-2008, 05:21 PM

WireBiterMonkey - i am planning on just using my stock headliner backer..... i am confused about your answer why would i use the foam in the truck.

what i mean to do is to take out the head liner take off the fabric and re wrap it.
my question is , after i scrap off the stock foam can i just recover the backer without foam? or can i recover it over the exsisting foam possiably?

WireBiterMonkey · 10-13-2008, 06:15 PM

oh ok, I thought you were missing the backer*

Yeah, just leave that foam on there, clean up the foam with some Murphy's Oil Soap and then re-wrap it.
Sorry got confused myself.

JoPre · 10-13-2008, 08:51 PM

just wipe it on there or what? ( the murphy's)
seems like that would effect the adhesiveness of the glue. but i guess i dont know what im talking about lol.
what exactly does that do anyway?

WireBiterMonkey · 10-14-2008, 01:26 AM

I brush it on to the old ones with a 2" paintbrush and let it soak for 10 - 15 minutes and use an icescraper [that I dip into the murphy's oil soap while working] to get any of the old glue and crud off. It just makes a clean surface so the new glue holds better. Kind of like wet sanding when you are painting something. Murphy's Oil Soap is a soft soap, and is used for cleaning brushes/ polishing wood/ things like that. It won't damage anything it'll just help you clean real careful.

JoPre · 10-14-2008, 07:40 AM

isnt that funna fvck up the foam? cause my foam seems real brittle.

WireBiterMonkey · 10-14-2008, 01:47 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre

isnt that funna fvck up the foam? cause my foam seems real brittle.

I've never had any problems with murphy's oil soap messing anything up,
and you shouldn't be scraping hard, the crud should just come off,.

so all I can say is if you're scared of "fvcking" it up, then don't do it, because you will....

ohio420jb · 10-14-2008, 05:18 PM

I removed the old foam completely, and this is what I ended up with. Been 4 days or so and it's still holding great. Need to run over it with a lint brush Ignore the messy garage, I haven't cleaned it for a while

this thing was in horrible shape before. Still need to do the visors but I'm planning to get some from the junkyard that are a little stiffer.

WireBiterMonkey · 10-14-2008, 06:15 PM

^ my garage is worse ^ .... :\ I may go do that in a little bit...

not to nit pick, but can I see pic from center towards the visors?
Can't see through glare*
Looks nice,

ohio420jb · 10-16-2008, 04:23 PM

like this?

and a couple more

WireBiterMonkey · 10-16-2008, 04:46 PM

looks nice, I'm not a fan of fleece, but that's my own problem. haha
How well does it hold w/o the foam? I'd be worried about it bending/warping too much and breaking?

ohio420jb · 10-16-2008, 05:13 PM

so far it's holding great. If I do it again I'll pay the extra 5 or so dollars to get the 3m glue.

JoPre · 10-16-2008, 06:07 PM

man i gotta get some time to pull mine out and re wrap it, bad. its so annoying everytime i look at it.

djremix · 10-25-2008, 09:04 PM

I have a headliner for a 82-93 S10 single cab for sale. It's ABS plastic and not cheap cardboard and it's black, BRAND NEW out of original box. It's a beautiful headliner and was excited when I got it but will not fit my 95 S10. MY LOSS YOUR GAIN!

Item is up for sale on Ebay... check it out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320313749970

09-02-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
Bam Green Registered User Age: 20 Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 28 Location: bellingham, wa User is: OffLine	headliner missing are there any cheap solutions to replacing a headliner? I don't need help on how to repair one, I just straight up don't have a headliner in my blazer.
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09-02-2008, 03:45 AM	#2
actafool4187 '02 Sonoma X-Cab Age: 21 Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,235 Location: Northwest Indiana User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing That depends on how cheap you want to be. The cheapest way is to get some thumb tacs, but I wouldn't suggest that one, ha.
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09-10-2008, 10:40 PM	#3
jasond A work in progress....... Age: 27 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 20 Location: Emporia, Ks User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing I have the same problem with my '89, it's all gone, cardboard backer and everything. lol
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10-01-2008, 11:18 PM	#4
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing well since no one ever answerd this for some reason, and its not that old i guess i will... what i would do is just go to the junkyard and get a head liner, and recover it to fit your needs.
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10-09-2008, 10:13 PM	#5
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing go to a fabric store like hancocks or something they sell headliner material like what goes in other cars. you'll have to double up on the width though, worth a shot. If you're feeling creative, you can find some metal rods and make a bow hung headliner. or build a mold and make a new one. Of course the easiest thing to do may be a junkyard like JoPre said. EDIT: I should have mentioned the headliner material is just that, material, no cardboard backer but you can go to autozone or something and get the plastic push clips [like thumbtacks HAHA] Last edited by WireBiterMonkey : 10-09-2008 at 10:16 PM.
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10-10-2008, 10:09 AM	#6
leprechaun1874 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 325 Location: Charlotte User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by WireBiterMonkey go to a fabric store like hancocks or something they sell headliner material like what goes in other cars. you'll have to double up on the width though, worth a shot. If you're feeling creative, you can find some metal rods and make a bow hung headliner. or build a mold and make a new one. Of course the easiest thing to do may be a junkyard like JoPre said. EDIT: I should have mentioned the headliner material is just that, material, no cardboard backer but you can go to autozone or something and get the plastic push clips [like thumbtacks HAHA] most autoparts stores have the material, but he is missing the entire thing. Best best is go to a junkyard
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10-10-2008, 10:32 AM	#7
Anothersutherner It only quit once...today Age: 24 Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 66 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Try LMC Truck or JC Whitney. They usually have that stuff.
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10-10-2008, 02:08 PM	#8
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by leprechaun1874 most autoparts stores have the material, but he is missing the entire thing. Best best is go to a junkyard I know he's missing the entire thing. I was saying he can piece it together cut it to the right shape and use the clips to hold it up. What autoparts store has it? It is 4.99 a yard at hancocks. [here*]
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10-10-2008, 04:10 PM	#9
leprechaun1874 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 325 Location: Charlotte User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by WireBiterMonkey I know he's missing the entire thing. I was saying he can piece it together cut it to the right shape and use the clips to hold it up. What autoparts store has it? It is 4.99 a yard at hancocks. [here*] I've seen it at pepboys for sure.
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10-10-2008, 10:43 PM	#10
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing ok, we don't have pepboys in Memphis. but gotcha
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10-11-2008, 12:31 AM	#11
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing i went to hancocks today to check out fabric ideas for the interior and the headliner material there was i think 10.99/yrd. and ive never seen it at any parts stores in my area
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10-11-2008, 06:45 PM	#12
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre i went to hancocks today to check out fabric ideas for the interior and the headliner material there was i think 10.99/yrd. and ive never seen it at any parts stores in my area ...daaaamn, I know here that hancocks has soo many "discounts" all the time that it may u be why it's so cheap here... you can get one of those "customer cards" which takes a crap load off, and then after you sign up there's lots of coupons in some mail out flyer they send out on occasion, usually worth it even if you don't go a lot because it's free. I use it a lot though because I do upholstery on the side, and I also help make props [and costumes] for my old highschool and a middle school theater here.
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10-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#13
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing well since you do upholstery could you tell me, if i wanted to do my head liner in somthing other than the headliner material, could i do it without using foam? and if i need foam what kind should i use?
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10-12-2008, 01:20 AM	#14
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,021 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Not to "hijack" anybody's thread(sorry man), but I have a question as well, and don't wanna bother with creating a WHOLE new thread. Anyway, is vinyl too heavy to use on a headliner, or do you just need to use PLENTY of glue???
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10-12-2008, 09:45 PM	#15
HofinaterSS rusty bumper member Age: 22 Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,829 Location: north jersey User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing if you use super heavy duty glue like 3M 90 and let it dry real good before putting it back in, it should be ok.
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10-13-2008, 12:29 AM	#16
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing any one have an answer to my question?
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10-13-2008, 02:30 AM	#17
ohio420jb Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 325 Location: SE Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre well since you do upholstery could you tell me, if i wanted to do my head liner in somthing other than the headliner material, could i do it without using foam? and if i need foam what kind should i use? I just redone mine with a thin fleece like blanket. Didn't use any foam, glad I'm didn't cause it would have been too thick then. I used some spray on adhesive from advance and it turned out well. I'll post pics tomorrow if any one wants to see
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10-13-2008, 01:30 PM	#18
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing JoPre Yes you can do it with out foam, but unless you make a bow headliner I wouldn't. Bluecore Foam from home depot works good because it is stiff and if you use a heat gun to heat it up, you can mold it to the right shape. Tack it up in the front at the corners and work your way into the center front with the heat gun, then slowly work your way back in a zig zag tacking it up as it's heated up [not too much or it will droop while cooling, just warm enough to get the right shape. and so it cools down quickly] until you've gotten the wwhole piece formed. [EDIT: SAFETY warning, bluecor is toxic when burned/melted, have the doors open wear a mask and if you are careful about warming it up, you won't have the problem, but it happens and if you do burn a hole in it, get some great stuff and fill in the hole then shave it down] Syko, see hofs post , use heavy duty glue, I use SHORT staples on the folds when I use vynl. If I can get some extra money or come across another job like this, I will take pics and make a howto Last edited by WireBiterMonkey : 10-13-2008 at 01:35 PM.
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10-13-2008, 05:05 PM	#19
sykominitrkr Minitruckin' 4 life!!! Age: 31 Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 3,021 Location: S.A. TX. User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by HofinaterSS if you use super heavy duty glue like 3M 90 and let it dry real good before putting it back in, it should be ok. Okay, thanks!
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10-13-2008, 05:21 PM	#20
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing WireBiterMonkey - i am planning on just using my stock headliner backer..... i am confused about your answer why would i use the foam in the truck. what i mean to do is to take out the head liner take off the fabric and re wrap it. my question is , after i scrap off the stock foam can i just recover the backer without foam? or can i recover it over the exsisting foam possiably?
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10-13-2008, 06:15 PM	#21
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing oh ok, I thought you were missing the backer* Yeah, just leave that foam on there, clean up the foam with some Murphy's Oil Soap and then re-wrap it. Sorry got confused myself.
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10-13-2008, 08:51 PM	#22
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing just wipe it on there or what? ( the murphy's) seems like that would effect the adhesiveness of the glue. but i guess i dont know what im talking about lol. what exactly does that do anyway? Last edited by JoPre : 10-13-2008 at 08:54 PM.
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10-14-2008, 01:26 AM	#23
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing I brush it on to the old ones with a 2" paintbrush and let it soak for 10 - 15 minutes and use an icescraper [that I dip into the murphy's oil soap while working] to get any of the old glue and crud off. It just makes a clean surface so the new glue holds better. Kind of like wet sanding when you are painting something. Murphy's Oil Soap is a soft soap, and is used for cleaning brushes/ polishing wood/ things like that. It won't damage anything it'll just help you clean real careful.
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10-14-2008, 07:40 AM	#24
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing isnt that funna fvck up the foam? cause my foam seems real brittle.
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10-14-2008, 01:47 PM	#25
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing Quote: Originally Posted by JoPre isnt that funna fvck up the foam? cause my foam seems real brittle. I've never had any problems with murphy's oil soap messing anything up, and you shouldn't be scraping hard, the crud should just come off,. so all I can say is if you're scared of "fvcking" it up, then don't do it, because you will....
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10-14-2008, 05:18 PM	#26
ohio420jb Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 325 Location: SE Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing I removed the old foam completely, and this is what I ended up with. Been 4 days or so and it's still holding great. Need to run over it with a lint brush Ignore the messy garage, I haven't cleaned it for a while this thing was in horrible shape before. Still need to do the visors but I'm planning to get some from the junkyard that are a little stiffer.
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10-14-2008, 06:15 PM	#27
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing ^ my garage is worse ^ .... :\ I may go do that in a little bit... not to nit pick, but can I see pic from center towards the visors? Can't see through glare* Looks nice,
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10-16-2008, 04:23 PM	#28
ohio420jb Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 325 Location: SE Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing like this? and a couple more
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10-16-2008, 04:46 PM	#29
WireBiterMonkey Registered User Age: 21 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 64 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing looks nice, I'm not a fan of fleece, but that's my own problem. haha How well does it hold w/o the foam? I'd be worried about it bending/warping too much and breaking?
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10-16-2008, 05:13 PM	#30
ohio420jb Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 325 Location: SE Ohio User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing so far it's holding great. If I do it again I'll pay the extra 5 or so dollars to get the 3m glue.
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10-16-2008, 06:07 PM	#31
JoPre umm yea Age: 22 Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 999 Location: newly relocated 2 Glen Burnie MD User is: OffLine	Re: headliner missing man i gotta get some time to pull mine out and re wrap it, bad. its so annoying everytime i look at it.
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10-25-2008, 09:04 PM	#32
djremix 95 S10 Single cab V6 Age: 36 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 55 Location: Derry, NH User is: Online	Re: headliner missing I have a headliner for a 82-93 S10 single cab for sale. It's ABS plastic and not cheap cardboard and it's black, BRAND NEW out of original box. It's a beautiful headliner and was excited when I got it but will not fit my 95 S10. MY LOSS YOUR GAIN! Item is up for sale on Ebay... check it out! http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=320313749970
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