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I have a 1950 1/2 ton PU and want to install the cab roof liner. What is the best way to do so?

It has a floating support.

Do I place the two liner pieces into the floating support and then fit it in? Do I put the rear piece in first and then the front?

Before I start manipulating the somewhat fragile pieces of cardboard, I would like to know how you guys did it.

Thanks.

My truck is a 55 1st series with the single piece curved windshield, Richie, so I don't know how close the following info will be to your situation.

The front section goes in first with the headliner cardboard tucked under the windshield rubber gasket. You might have better luck by putting the support bow on the front headliner piece before installing it. Then the back portion is fitted into the bow and the trim piece screws into place over it.

Another tip to make the process easier is to spray a 50/50 mixture of water and household ammonia on the backs of the headliner pieces to make them temporarily more flexible. Just mist it, don't soak it soggy.

Can't tell you how to locate your mirror and visor mounting holes as I haven't done that successfully yet. I have my winshield out for replacement right now and my headliner is out as well. I will be making another run at a new headliner and insulation when I get the new windshield back in.

Here's a link to a log entry on my website where I had my first dealings with the headliner that describes the above in more gory detail.

Odds n Ends

Good Luck!

Before you put in the headliner...consider cleaning the 'roof' and applying a product called "Peal & Seal" It is a sound deadener and offers alot of insulation. Cheap for the benifits too. Check it out here! I found mine at a roofing supply place. Just don't settle for a substitute....most others stink bad. Peal & Seal is just as good as the high-bux stuff they sell to the guys that put it in their cars with wah-zoo sound systems.