[GTurboZ]

85 Turbo Z, NO T-top or sun roof. Took out the head liner board that hood the fabric up. Sadly, it turned to dust mostly and what remains is soaked with mouse. Anyone have suggestions? Any way to make a new one? I’ve tried eBay, but that’s about as far as I’ve gone. Already got the fabric I want luckily.

Part Number - 4248082

 

[motomick76]

Good point to bring up, the headliner in my T-van is powder, tried regluing it and it failed. Two days worth of work down the tubes. Very interested in how to make this repair and install a new headliner.

 

[Tonatom]

You need to sand down the old headliner get every last bit of glue and dust residue off it then glue your choice of new material on.

Need to do this on the 87 Shelby Z too.

 

[GTurboZ]

You need to sand down the old headliner get every last bit of glue and dust residue off it then glue your choice of new material on.

Need to do this on the 87 Shelby Z too.

Yeah. I can try that. The one out of my car and the parts car are shot. I know of a junkyard car I could probably take it from, though it’s an 84 and missing the map light hole. Not hard to cut out though.Unfortunately mouse piss is too much. Mine has a big hole in it and where the map light goes in is torn off completely.

Once I do get it I’m doing a nice black plaid pattern. I love plaid in cars.

 

[motomick76]

You need to sand down the old headliner get every last bit of glue and dust residue off it then glue your choice of new material on.

This is the issue with my van, the backer material litterally turns to powder when handled. There is nothing to glue to. Is the soultion using 1/8" birch, cut to fit, and glue new material on?

 

[GTurboZ]

This is the issue with my van, the backer material litterally turns to powder when handled. There is nothing to glue to. Is the soultion using 1/8" birch, cut to fit, and glue new material on?

The only issue I’d see with that is that it has a curve to it so doing it flat might make it weird.

 

[hixs]

I've done this but its not a walk in the park. pick up a sheet of 1/8th inch Masonite or facsimile--lay you liner down on top for a pattern--outline it then cut it carefully ( some people use a saber saw and don't pay attention to it while cutting it & break/crack/rip it due to vibration of saw)--make sure it the same as the pattern. You can buy spray adhesive to spray on new liner then cover it with a fabric of your choice ( even leather/pleather ) folding the fabric over the edges & glue. To reinstall it will take two people because of the tension the Masonite has. A second method ( this is a little crude) is to spray adhesive on inside of roof the get fiberglass ceiling panels 2' x 4'---2' x 2'of what ever design you want also 12" square blocks--if done carefully it will look unusual but great---this 2nd method is limited only by your imagination. I'm sure I'm gonna get negative feedback on this post.

 

[arieskcar]

bring the board to an upholstery shop they can make a new one...

 

[rau_d]

⬆⬆Ditto⬆⬆

 

[GTurboZ]

bring the board to an upholstery shop they can make a new one...

Actually- I know someone with Daytonas that isn’t into them any longer and also owns an upholstery shop. That might be my ticket

 

[TurboZfan]

Actually- I know someone with Daytonas that isn’t into them any longer

After carefully considering this information, I believe this person could legally be declared insane. But then again I am a little biased...