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I am installing a wood headliner in my 1952 1/2 ton panel truck. I thought I would post my progress. I am using pre-finished maple. I supported the headliner panel with 2x4's and added another board to create the arc I wanted, and then I attached bevel cut trim pieces to the edges to support the headliner. I then removed the temporary supports. I posted pictures at the following site https://picasaweb.google.com/barthhc/Headlinprog?authkey=Gv1sRgCMG2o5Hvxd-OpwE#

Hope to see more pictures as you progress. Ambitious project!!
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The trim pieces supporting the headliner are now fastened. The section at the rear is now installed. The entire headliner is totally supported by resting on supports at the perimeter. It will not sag because it is bowed. I posted my progress at the following site https://picasaweb.google.com/barthhc/Headlinprog?authkey=Gv1sRgCMG2o5Hvxd-OpwE#

A transition piece of moulding will be added where the 2 headliner sections meet at the back. The panelling over and to the rear of the front doors will be supported by the screws fastening the windlace.

I am not sure how far I will extend the panelling down the sides. I am also considering adding lighting in the arched openings at the top of the sides.

The wood headliner is now extended down to the top of the side walls
https://picasaweb.google.com/barthhc/Paneltrk1?authkey=Gv1sRgCNnz2J-PjeOgXg#

Nice job there Harrybolt your timing is perfect, i have been running this over in my mind and was about to start doing the same thing. Did you try the paneling without the 2x4 in the center?
I was thinking about screwing it right on to the steel supports.

The panel is not attached to anything. It is just supported by beveled cut sticks along the sides and the metal over the windshield. The edges of the plywood sit on top of the supporting sticks. The plywood is bowed so it will not sag.
The bow will change a little because the panel will expand and shrink as the temperature and humidity change.
The plywood is a little below the 2X4 in the center. The 2X4 will restrict how far the roof will raise if some pushes up on the center. I was concerned if the plywood raised too far it might come off the side supports.
Go thru the slides in the first link again. I have pictures and comments showing the process.

Had another look, got ya,

I posted a picture showing the progress of my wood headliner project at https://picasaweb.google.com/barthhc/Headliner?authkey=Gv1sRgCLL8i7PCle6DNA#5661200536345343810

I posted a couple pictures of the wood headliner that I installed in my 1952 1/2 ton Panel truck https://picasaweb.google.com/barthhc/Headdone?authkey=Gv1sRgCNPwy5Sc9puGbw#

kewl looking. Plus it seems to "open it up" to where it looks bigger inside than it is.

(now that you have practice come on up and do mine)

That will look great, nice job. My only thought is that smooth wood will reflect sound and be kind of noisy, unless you have some good carpet. Keep the pics coming!