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ken in texas · Apr 4, 2009

My 92 gmc pickup has the common problem with the upholstrey on the cab ceiling detaching and saging down,Can have it replaced if I want to spend the money butcould could Iremove it and then paint the backer board it is attached to.Ihave heard of that being done.It is extended cab what do you think,and what is best tecnique to use and keep it looking good?????????????

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

Try some wrinkle finish paint on something and see if you like the look.

What if you use spray adhesive and just put the fabric back in place?

Dave

Revredneck · Apr 4, 2009

You can't use spray adhesive on the old material (don't ask how I know). The backing on the material has deteriorated, which is what caused it to sag in the first place. I have taken the headliner out of my truck and laid out an even pattern on it, then used those little split paper tacks to push through the whole thing and hold it all together. It kind of looks like that old fashioned button tufted upholstery, except now my material is falling apart, too. HTH
Good Luck and God Bless.

ken in texas · Apr 4, 2009

Could I carefully cut around the edge of the material to remove it with out damaging the backer board,or what isthe best way to remove it??

Lanse · Apr 4, 2009

the hillbilly thing to do take a regular office stapler and staple it to the backing.

ken in texas · Apr 4, 2009

tried the stapler ,but backing is too thin,and staples could cause damage to cab top metal .

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

Probably have to play it by ear.... Shouldn't be a big deal. Worse case, get you some material and recover it (where your spray adhesive may come in handy). I think I'd try the wrinkle paint after cleaning off the panel.

Dave

Casey in Ky · Apr 4, 2009

Hillbilly thang to do?? An office stapler?? What's that??? The true hillbilly thang to do is 1.)let it flop in the wind, 2.)yank it out completly, or 3.) thumb tacks or a nail gun, whichever is handier.

Casey

JDB · Apr 4, 2009

Speaking from experience, thumb tacks fall out when dring on rough roads. Grin

Lanse · Apr 4, 2009

bradk · Apr 4, 2009

Autozone(maybe others) has twist fasteners made especially for sagging head-liners.Sold in packs of 6 or 8.

NEsota · Apr 4, 2009

As I am not familiar with your vehicle, I may not understand the problem but here is what I did with an old Ranger that had a problem with the upholstery hanging down. It was not torn but must have become unattached to something and fell down. I used the black metal (spring steel?) banding strips, used in shipping, that are maybe .040 inch thick and vary in width up to about two inches. These were cut to a length so that when placed above the top of the metal door molding (from side to side) they bowed up and held the material to the top of the cab.

The Dukester · Apr 4, 2009

I had the headliner in my '95 F-150 redone by a upholstry shop in Lenexa, KS a couple years ago when I was out there visiting my brother and sis-in-law. They put in new material and it cost 185 bucks...still looks perfect. Those fuzzy headliners..velour I guess it's called just don't stay glued up. Every Ford thing I've had with them has had the cloth droop down somewhere since they started using it. I liked the perforated vinyl/cardboard headliners in the older model Fords, they never drooped down. Modern design again.

Casey in Ky · Apr 4, 2009

That's why I usually opt for the nail gun....and a tube of some sort of sealant...

Goose · Apr 4, 2009

What I've done on several cars, and a some pickups, is remove the headliner, pull all the old fabric off the backer board, then take a wire brush and scrape ALL of the old foam backing off the backer board down to the bare board. This is important, because as someone else said spray adhesive won't hold if it's just sprayed on top of the residue from the fabric.

After you've cleaned the backer board off, spray adhesive will stick to it. Then go to Walmart, or elsewhere, and buy a piece of fabric of the approximate color and texture of the original. Then you can glue the new fabric onto the board with spray adhesive. I've found it works best to lay the fabric on the board, fold it over, and do first one half, then the other. That way the fabric stays placed right on the board. Then trim around the edges and cut any holes necessary.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

Let me get this straight. You have a 1992 half ton and you're worried about how the interior looks??? I think I'll go paint the foundation below the ground on the back side of my machine shed!! Two coats, of the best!!

Vito · Apr 4, 2009

Lanse,
That's hysterical!

Vito

fixerupper · Apr 4, 2009

Staple gun with 1/4' staples works fone for me.

ken in texas · Apr 4, 2009

Someone made a comment about being concerned about the interior looks on a pickup that old.They don,t realize that the body and paint are not beat up and looks great,and I want the interior to also look good

dandeere · Apr 4, 2009

I agree, less than 2hr job, its like cardboard held up with screws and trim. I used a heavy fabric like upholstery and vinyl floor adhesive I had on hand. You want it up there even the old 86 Dodge Ram was noisy with out it, been at least 5 years and still tight. Have I told ya I like my old truck,Justin boots,70D,case stockman,model 12 winchester,..,..,.........Dan

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

Sorrrrrrry!!! Where I come from we drive old trucks as opposed to living in them. BTW I'm not from Iraq or even Iran or Kuwait but I am from that other country that continues to provide the oil that makes the gas to keep that fuel efficient Ford running. Mind you, at time of posting, it still seems that Ford will be making trucks next year, somebody needs to. Anyway, a 1992 that you're worried about the interior still baffles me. If it was a 1962?
Best thing to do with a 92 that looks good is put oil in the spark plug holes, put it a shed cover it with a tarp and forget it for 30 years. I guarantee you it's cash value will be more then than now...because it's real value now is based on weight. Oh well, what ever floats your boat!!

TomR Ont · Apr 4, 2009

ken in texas,
I had the same problem on my S10 and the wife’s Astro van.
Tried the spray glue, didn’t work worth a pinch of …. So I tried the upholstery tacks available at the hardware store.
They have a clear plastic head with a curled metal shank … much like a pushpin only smaller and curled. You will probably have to hold them with needle nose vice grips because they are so small and you can’t get a good grip on them, so it flattens the curly part if too push to hard (china quality).

KRUSS1, It may only be a truck, but pride of ownership in most cases is a safer vehicle.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

In Ontario, how much does it cost to put that truck on the road? I am from Manitoba, I have a really good, well maintained 1988 GMC (with pride of ownership and the whole shateroo) but it doesn't change the fact that it costs $986/per year to put a $1200 truck on the road. And for that reason, I license it once a year for a month (deer hunting season). In other parts of the year I use it sneakilly and proudly without getting too worked up how nice the interior looks (on my modest 1900 acre plot). I leave the keys in it, you and all the neighbours are welcome to use it, if you need it where ever it happens to be. If I got stuck and walked a mile and a half to my neighbour's truck I would be really upset if the keys weren't in it. But, guess what?? If the keys were in it, and I was smart enough to get it going, I'd drive it to where I wanted to go even if the interior wasn't in tip top shape. I'd even pretend I didn't know it wasn't registered. Probably eat his lunch too and replace it. BTW the best way and the most economical way to fix the interior roofing of a 17/18 year old truck is..... up to you. Hexx I spend $$$$$$$$ every year on old corn binder tractors.

ken in texas · Apr 4, 2009

I am still a little puzzeled why anyone finds fault with keeping a pickup looking.I am 73 years old and it probably will be the last I will ever own and want to keep it in good condition.I don,t use it on a farm or ranch.I use it to pull my trailer to tractor shows,grive it to shop at town,Wife drives it on longer trips.My eyesight is not so good(four eye surgerys).It,s not a piece of junk,and I was taught to take care of what you have and take pride in it.

Mel in SW Iowa · Apr 4, 2009

I work out of a 93 Dodge D350 and try to keep it
looking as good as a newer pickup. When the headliner drooped on it, I took all the trim loose
around the headliner and removed it to get it redone. It cost $85 at a shop near me. They did
a good job, but I discovered I liked the painted
double wall roof better than I do the headliner,
so I have operated it the last 3 years without it.

n8terry · Apr 4, 2009

Have you ever considered being considerate?

IA Roy · Apr 4, 2009

If you remove the trim around the edges, the whole headliner will come out. I have used wallpaper paste on numerous vehicles to glue it back to to the board. Try not to use too much or it will stain thru the cloth. Paste is cheap too.

Anonymous-0 · Apr 4, 2009

yes, but not on this topic, why do you ask?

old art · Apr 4, 2009

i took my staple gun and made nice rows across the liner it dosent tuch my head any more and i dont look up at it.
oldart

Anonymous-0 · Apr 5, 2009

(quoted from post at 10:05:50 04/04/09) Then go to Walmart, or elsewhere, and buy a piece of fabric of the approximate color and texture of the original. .

Don't forget the spring rods and enough extra for curtains :shock:

Sorry, had to..........

However,,, This leaves you wide open for possibilities. Carpet padding and some apholstery buttons and you can be pretty creative........ You may find yourself overflowing to door panels and dash board if not careful.

Have fun and get them creative juices flowing.

Dave

cannonball · Apr 5, 2009

Ken look here and see if this helps....

http://www.stockinteriors.com/items.asp?Makeid=31&Modelid=89&MainCatId=7&Desc=Chevy_Full_Size_Truck,_Extended_and_Quad_Cab_Headliner

MAY GOD BLESS THE USA

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Apr 5, 2009

Have you checked LMC Truck Parts? They have everything for those little touch ups to complete body parts and interiors. It's supposed to be pretty easy to replace the fabric on the original backing material.
Kruss, I guess all I can say is my 98 Silverado looks as good as the day it did when it was new and I'm not the first owner. I'm glad the previous owner took such good care of it before I bought it. Keep on walking. The keys aren't in it and the garage is locked...

TomR Ont · Apr 5, 2009

KRUSS1,
"how much does it cost to put that truck on the road?"

$70.00 plate sticker, $35.00 E-Test, $55.00 Mechanical Fitness, depending on your driving record, Insurance $400. to $6,000.

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