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| | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 | So, I have a 1954 3800. The inside, with exception to the door uppers, is a tan/beige color. I need a new headliner which is also that same tan color. The closest I could find was medium brown but when I just received it from Jim Carter it is REALLY brown. I haven't found any others that may fit. Has anyone else found this to be a problem? Do I need to accept my headliner will be brown?
1942 BK 1/2 Ton Pickup
1954 3800 1 Ton Pickup
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I think JC is, as usual, correct (for standard 1954 cab interior color - Pearl Beige). However, this sales brochure shows a headliner that matches the interior color? (sales brochure are often done by artists, not by photographs) Deluxe interior (Pulsar Gray, with light Gray headliner) and two-tone interiors had other colors (none of them light tan). Chevs of the 40s also sells black, brown, and gray. Classic Parts - black, brown, and gray (and 2-tone interior). You could paint the headliner whatever color suits you. I suggest painting/sealing the top/edges of the cardboard headliner to diminish warpage from moisture. | | | | | Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Aug 2013 Posts: 116 | Well, Since the seat is brown, and the door trims (I guess that's what you call them, just below the window) I don't think the brown headliner would be too bad. Who know's maybe the original owner before me painted it over time.
Anyway, thanks for the help (again)!
1942 BK 1/2 Ton Pickup
1954 3800 1 Ton Pickup
| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
I think that brown would look good.
Consider my advice to seal the top and edges of the cardboard headliner.
Humidity/condensation will quickly deform the cardboard.
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | Tim, Consider my advice to seal the top and edges of the cardboard headliner. Can you add more detail as to how? Thanks, Harold
Harold
Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | Harold,
Do you use any 2-part urethane? - spray the cardboard panel with good side down (try to get a good seal on the edges )
Maybe people will recommend a brush-on or spray-can paint that will seal cardboard from moisture?
| | | | | Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,321 | Tim,
Thanks,
Do you think the Spray Can "Clear" would work?
Harold
Harold
Is a restoration ever finished? | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | I am paint "illiterate/ignorant". Maybe someone with knowledge/experience will reply?
You might want to check the product description on-line. It might give information about moisture resistance.
Good luck.
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